Brakes

[timc]

I have a 97 LX450, and I'd like to know if anyone has any recommendations on improving the brakes on this truck, and sources for the parts? (Drilled rotors, ss lines, special pads, etc etc etc) Anything has to be an improvement.

 

[Beowulf]

100 series OEM front pads, 97 rear OEM pads, & 4 new OEM rotors from CruiserDan.
SS Brake lines from Slee Offroad.
Rebuild calipers if needed; kits available from C-Dan.
Flush brake fluid and replace with Valvoline synthetic available from NAPA.
Adjust LSPV if you have lifted the truck.

I prefer the OEM rotors over drilled rotors for off-road duty. The DBA rotors also get good reviews and they are available through Sleeoffroad.

-B-

 

[RAYJON]

both of mine have the same setup as above and stop well, they are better than stock but with almost 6000 lbs it isn't going to stop real fast... also slee has the caliper hoses that go from the axle to the caliper now, which allows you to change all 7 brake hoses to braided lines...

 

[timc]

What is the difference between the 100 series and 80 series for the front? Any particular brand of Pad's?

 

[Scamper]

They're both OEM pads, but the 100 series has more surface area and so can provide more stopping power. They will fit onto the 80 series caliper, but since they have greater surface area, will be damaged by any irregularities in the rotor (e.g., the ridge that forms on the outer edge), hence B's instruction to replace the rotors too.

 

[Texus]

power stop...

I just got a set of Power stop front rotors (drilled) for my LX...I have used these for years on my BMW & have autocrossed the s*** out of them...been across the country 4 times... great ,great rotors...and these were designed for police & ambulance applications initially...so they should be great for this truck...

 

[JZenger]

My LX450 has the stock brake set-up, which works pretty good in my opinion given the weight of the vehicle. If your brakes are as bad as you make it sound is there a chance they are not performing properly? Of course there is room for improvement and I plan on upgrading to 100 series pads when it is time to replace the rotors.

 

[timc]

Thanks for all the repsonse. I am going to try the 100 series pads, and install a set of Brembo rotors with SS lines, and flush the system with Valvoline Synthetic.

Thanks again to everyone who responded, I really appreciate the suggestions.

tim.

 

[timc]

One more question, any particular year I should ask for regarding the 100 series brake pads, and does it matter if I ask for Lexus or Landcruiser for the 100 pads?

I understand there is no mechanical difference between the Lancruiser and Lexus on the 80 series, just not sure on the 100.

tim.

 

[Wayne]

timc, CDan can answer any questions regarding 100 series pads, Slee Offroad can supply the SS brake lines. Check out this link for Brembo rotors..

http://www.performancerotors.com/ca.../9_90?osCsid=0a5ea2ac2673f63d1f76344590f23309

Wayne S