Time to replace the brakes...

[fjfar80]

All - I am well into building the 80 (well at least into stage 1). New rubber came in today (285/75 BFG ATKO's) and the truck is starting to look respectable. So, with the new rubber comes the time to put on new brakes front and rear. I need some advice here. Is it worth while getting some cross-drilled rotors from Slee or is it better to just order all OEM parts from CDan? I am looking for good brake performance, I do not drive hard, I just want to be able to stop quick, when needed (yes, I know I am drving an 80). For those of you who live or have spent time in Memphis, brakes are key to surviving Memphis traffic and the Oblivions that tend to make up said traffic. Lastly, are there any aftermarket kits that offer calipers with an increased number of pistons to help shorten the stopping distance? Bear, WP Pro, Brembo??? Thanks to all for your time and knowledge.

 

[Cruiserdrew]

My vote is to stick with OEM, as the stock Toyota stuff is extremely high quality. I am running DBA slotted rotors now, and they work great, but they are not any better than OEM.

The best bang for buck is to run 100 series brake pads in the front calipers. That made a suprisingly large difference. Because they are thicker, I run the 100 series pads without the antisqueal shims and have had no issues.

Also, since your truck is close to 10 years old, I would replace all the rubber brake lines. Slee has an extremely nice kit for this.

Others may disagree, but I would not replace the calipers until you have a problem.

 

[fjfar80]

Thanks for the advice, I was thinking of sticking with stock but, I am always curious as to what others (with more experience) are doing.

 

[gnx7]

Cross drilled rotors are prone to cracking. Slotted rotors are a better bet if you must have the bling factor.

Stick with the stock ones and upgraded pads.

Upraded rotors won't stop any faster typically; however is you are doing repeated high speed stops and/or downhill towing they will resist fade.

Stainless steel brake lines will provides better pedal pressure and new fluid is a definate must at normal service intervals.