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taikowaza · 05-15-2008, 07:01 AM

Thanks guys! Thanks Dudebud

the reason I'm concerned about the brakes is that on the way to seatac I had to stop quickly, and I had some (what I think is called) fade in the brakes, it wasn't responsive and I felt like I had to pump them to get the stop I needed, luckily I was not following to closely b/c that extra time would have been BAD. So I felt that a refresh would be in order...
Dudebud thanks for telling me about the rear shoe condition! That was when you repaired those backing plates for me! (wow thanks again for that you totally saved me from the fiasco when the guys lifted my truck by the backing plates).

I ordered the front pads from marlin yesterday and I'm sure they will ROCK just like his clutch does.
I didn't order the braided brake lines as I am not yet sure if I need them...
good call on replacing the front pads and having the rotors turned! this is what I'll start with. Master Cylinder still looks good, so thanks Elvota for the heads up on FJ80 m/c=disc conversion.

so far only spent $40 on the pads from marlin (both axles). just to have a nice even refresh I might get rear shoes also and combined with turning the rotors this will most prob. take care of the issues!

Wabbit's advice was spot on: his advice was: "You probably just need new pads (front) and shoes (rear) and the rear adjusted. Brakes are pretty simple realistically. Also it never hurts to flush the system as the brake fluid you have in there is probably as old as your truck.

thanks everybody I just saved a lot of money. final question, those marlin brake lines, worth it?
they're waiting on shipping the pads until I decide. if it's not a good investment I'll just cancel that part of the order and get the pads on their way.

05-15-2008, 07:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
taikowaza Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 629	Thanks guys! Thanks Dudebud the reason I'm concerned about the brakes is that on the way to seatac I had to stop quickly, and I had some (what I think is called) fade in the brakes, it wasn't responsive and I felt like I had to pump them to get the stop I needed, luckily I was not following to closely b/c that extra time would have been BAD. So I felt that a refresh would be in order... Dudebud thanks for telling me about the rear shoe condition! That was when you repaired those backing plates for me! (wow thanks again for that you totally saved me from the fiasco when the guys lifted my truck by the backing plates). I ordered the front pads from marlin yesterday and I'm sure they will ROCK just like his clutch does. I didn't order the braided brake lines as I am not yet sure if I need them... good call on replacing the front pads and having the rotors turned! this is what I'll start with. Master Cylinder still looks good, so thanks Elvota for the heads up on FJ80 m/c=disc conversion. so far only spent $40 on the pads from marlin (both axles). just to have a nice even refresh I might get rear shoes also and combined with turning the rotors this will most prob. take care of the issues! Wabbit's advice was spot on: his advice was: "You probably just need new pads (front) and shoes (rear) and the rear adjusted. Brakes are pretty simple realistically. Also it never hurts to flush the system as the brake fluid you have in there is probably as old as your truck. thanks everybody I just saved a lot of money. final question, those marlin brake lines, worth it? they're waiting on shipping the pads until I decide. if it's not a good investment I'll just cancel that part of the order and get the pads on their way. __________________ 92 4runner,Thorley Ceramic Headers,Stan's Custom Exhaust,OME Suspension,DowneyHDCoils,MarlinHD Clutch,PIAA520s,24/30"Magnaflow Muf/Cat,Warn Hubs,BudBuilt IFS Skid+Xmbr,Sonoran Truss,Odyssey Batt,33x10.5 BFG A/T,ISR Mod,Boyle's Alternator,TJM T-15,Demello Sliders,Warn XD9000,Dual 4.88 Truetracs,LCE bored TB,Weasy Cams,NWMP Xtnd Range Tank