My Sunday "simple" brake job gone wrong

[jvazquez53]

I got my new disc rotors yesterday, so I decided to get the rum and Coke, and the tools ready. This morning I took the mission of replacing the brakes (all 4 wheels) on "El Tractor Dos". As soon as I removed the tires, I knew is was not going to be a "simple" job. I saw the old rotors pitted, one rear shock busted. Then the fun began, I found those funky cone washers were frozen, they are coming out with the help of a propane torch, that put me behind schedule couple of hours. I have to change plans and probably end up doing a full birf job. At least the rear drums are fine, except one shock, which will stay busted until I get some $$ to get the OME lift kit. More info tomorrow, too with the PO for such a poor maintenance. As of right now, 8:00 PM Eastern time, I have only removed one disc, found, of course that the grease on the wheel bearings looks from 1992 also. Quit for today, tomorrow I will find out how's the other wheel looks.

 

[Bluetribal]

That sounds similar to my last two weekends... Birffs, more birffs, and a third time birffs for good measure, oh then brakes, and last but not least learn the hard way about the stupid sprocket for the e-brakes.

 

[retrofive]

Ouch. Good luck Jose!

Dont' forget step 6 and refill as needed

 

[e9999]

dude! these are "los wimpos" jack stands eh? I hope you're not spending any time under there...

 

[jvazquez53]

Finished today, found out that those cone washers cost, at least at the Stealership $16.00 for five!!! Wheel seals $7.00 each, not bad. After spending one hour bleeding brakes, the final outcome was good.

 

[jvazquez53]

Final Product

This is the finished job. Brakes are working great!

 

[retrofive]

Dig the red

Did you also hit some more under there with black? Looks super glossy and good.

 

[jvazquez53]

Dig the red

Did you also hit some more under there with black? Looks super glossy and good.

Duplicolor red Caliper paint, and Krylon glossy black.

 

[retrofive]

Duplicolor red Caliper paint, and Krylon glossy black.

I like

 

[kennyfj40]

Jose,
I am in the middle of doing a brake job on my 80 also. Looks like I ordered the same vented and cross drilled rotors as you. Let us know how you like the new rotors.

 

[jvazquez53]

Jose,
I am in the middle of doing a brake job on my 80 also. Looks like I ordered the same vented and cross drilled rotors as you. Let us know how you like the new rotors.

I have my other Cruiser with a set of these, and so far I'm happy with them. I got them recommended by a co-worker that uses those in his Subaru WRX, so I imagine they must be good.

 

[chford]

Jose - which rotors did you end up using? From where?

 

[tblume]

Peformance Brake Rotors and Brake Pads - R1Concepts.com - Search Results

from his other thread last week, I'm going to get a set also if they sound like winners; and a set of 100 series pads if they fit on these rotors....anyone done these on a 93-4 with the 100 pads?

 

[jvazquez53]

Jose - which rotors did you end up using? From where?

I got them from R-1 Concepts. I put a set of these in my other Cruiser about a month ago. And after all the stop and go traffic, and my daughter driving, they are holding up great. For pads I got a set from Autozone Golds (lifetime warranty).

One Stop Shop for Brake Rotors, Brake Pads, Brake Kits | R1Concepts.com

 

[AKcruiserfreak]

Looks great! Bling-bling!

TK

 

[tblume]

Bump for update?

how are these rotors and pads holding up?

I am getting the coin together to pull the trigger on the same rotors and wondering if there are any problems going to the 100 series pads in combination. (mine is a '93) a little searching did not get much info there, anyone got help or thoughts?

 

[jvazquez53]

Update

how are these rotors and pads holding up?

I am getting the coin together to pull the trigger on the same rotors and wondering if there are any problems going to the 100 series pads in combination. (mine is a '93) a little searching did not get much info there, anyone got help or thoughts?

After 9 months in mine and 10 on my daughter's brake rotors still working as expected. They probably workk fine with the 100 pads. Now I have come with the idea to convert the rear drums into disc. I know that some of you will tell me that is easier to swap the axle from a FJZ, but those are very hard to get here not to mention ship them from the USA $$$$ Any ideas on what disc/ caliper I can "transplant"?

 

[Bluetribal]

Since I posted up early on in this thread I should share what rotors I went with and have been very happy with.

OEM Rotors machined with a curved slot by our SoCal local Land Cruiser mechanic John of SD Trux

 

[veeLC]

Good job on the brakes and thanks for the info!