My 40 has front disc brakes. Who's components did/would you use to rebuild the assembly?
Replacement Disc Brake Components (1 Viewer)
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AZMoonshadow
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Are the disc brake components OEM or after-market?
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Currently OEM. As is the 99% of the vehicle. Just wondering if better brake components are available or worth it.
iptman
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Hard to do better than mono block 4 piston calipers. But if you're talking about pads or discs you can get high quality after market replacements if you don't want to spring for OEM.
I installed rear disc brakes. I have stock front disc brakes. I am amazed at the difference the rear disc brakes made. I have all the breaking I need. If you do rear disc brakes, you probably will feel the same way.
I have found that when looking at new brake components at the local parts stores the counter guy will price the cheapest they have. I always ask for OE brake pads on all of the vehicles that I do because I have found that they last longer and do not dust as bad as the cheaper components. The cheaper pads with the lifetime warranty are sometimes harder and eat the rotors. I always ask for the best parts when I am doing maintenance for people.
I put ceramic pads on mine. Ordered them off the web. I got the disks from autozone. Disks are very inexpensive.
I upgraded the OEM 2-piston calipers on my '77 40 to 1994 4Runner SR5 V6 4-piston calipers. You will need to trim at least one corner on the baking plate due to the increased caliper size. Wheel fitment may also be an issue if you have wheels with more than 3.75" backspace. If you have upgraded wheels/tires to larger and heavier than OEM, it's a good idea to upgrade your brakes. Your life could count on it.
I will probably get some grief, but I rebuilt my brakes with the best calipers Rock auto sold. I have about 3k miles and no problems. They even came with pads. They werent expensive, and fit perfect. I still have the original calipers and if I have any issues I may look into rebuilding them.
1977 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 4.2L L6 Caliper | RockAuto
1977 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 4.2L L6 Caliper | RockAuto
Remanu OEM calipers are available from yota delears, put new remanu's on my '78
iptman
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Your 77 not a USDM 40? My 77 has factory 4 pot calipers.
Definitely a USDM 40. I did the mod years ago. Maybe I mis-remembered? I am positive that the SR5 V6 4R calipers and pads are quite a bit larger than the originals and perform very well.
iptman
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Yeah I'm fairly certain yours would have come with 4 piston units up front. I've only ever seen Land Cruisers with 4 piston calipers on the front axle, 40 through 100 series.
