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[rockrock513]

Hey everyone! Long time lurker here finally verifying my profile…I probably started using this forum in 2010
currently trying to search info on seized pots…
Noticed some brake drag (I think) noise and figured I needed new pads and rotors all the way around… rear pads and rotors have plenty of meat, got to front driver and with my s***ty harbor freight calipers the front rotors measure 28… I may replace the fronts anyway… idk…
the pads also had plenty of meat (driver’s side anyway, got hung up here and haven’t looked a right side yet), but inside pad much less meat than outside.
The bottom inside pot isn’t retracting all the way, so I am looking for all the good info on dealing with that

As a lurker I want to take the time to thank everyone who shares their experience and knowledge!
I think between the blue room and this forum I have been able to complete so much work on my rig that a shout out is more than overdue!
CHEERS!

 

[aztoyman]

Calipers are pretty simple. Some pistons that need to move freely in their bores and some seals. You can either rebuild them or use them as cores to replace them.

Rebuilding them is fairly straight forward. Sometimes you may buy a kit ahead of time to minimize downtime, then get your caliper apart to find excessive pitting in the bores or on the pistons. You won't know until you check.

Good luck with whatever you decide. And please follow up.
Scott in AZ.

 

[iwashmycar]

Unless you go OEM Toyota again, you might try and just change it all out with a kit.

The reman calipers seem to seize up way faster than original OEM stuff. I got to the point where I was making it a point to warranty out my calipers at NAPA every year. The moment I would go offroading (Yay Ohio muddy water) they would seize up again. Crap seals.

My solution was simple. 6pot Stoptech BBK..

But recently what seems like a more affordable option has popped up.

Upgraded performance brake kits - Powerbrake USA

Find the perfect upgraded performance brake kits for your vehicle with the help of Powerbrake USA. Visit our website now to shop our upgraded brake kits.

powerbrake.us

 

[BMThiker]

Unless you go OEM Toyota again, you might try and just change it all out with a kit.

The reman calipers seem to seize up way faster than original OEM stuff. I got to the point where I was making it a point to warranty out my calipers at NAPA every year. The moment I would go offroading (Yay Ohio muddy water) they would seize up again. Crap seals.

My solution was simple. 6pot Stoptech BBK..

But recently what seems like a more affordable option has popped up.

Upgraded performance brake kits - Powerbrake USA

Find the perfect upgraded performance brake kits for your vehicle with the help of Powerbrake USA. Visit our website now to shop our upgraded brake kits.

powerbrake.us

CRIPES! This is the more affordable option?
$2,675.00 USD

 

[aztoyman]

If you want larger OEM front brakes, the calipers and rotors from a 2010-up 4Runner bolted right on. You MUST have 17" wheels though! Also make sure to select the ones with 12mm mounting bolts. There are 14mm options as well.

Big Brakes

I just thought I'd post this in case anyone is interested. I don't have an FJ Cruiser but my wife does. It's time for brakes and I happened to have a new set of front brakes for a 2010- up 4Runner ( 14WA calipers) and the 338mm (13.3") rotors. My wheels don't clear them on my build so she was...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[BMThiker]

If you want larger OEM front brakes, the calipers and rotors from a 2010-up 4Runner bolted right on. You MUST have 17" wheels though! Also make sure to select the ones with 12mm mounting bolts. There are 14mm options as well.

Big Brakes

I just thought I'd post this in case anyone is interested. I don't have an FJ Cruiser but my wife does. It's time for brakes and I happened to have a new set of front brakes for a 2010- up 4Runner ( 14WA calipers) and the 338mm (13.3") rotors. My wheels don't clear them on my build so she was...

forum.ih8mud.com

That's the route I'm headed for my next brake job.