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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 04:53 PM
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i used the stock booster with a 1" mc.

95 v6 4wd 4runner front calipers and rotors.

trail gear rear disc kit.

my truck came with a 22re.
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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by donomite49
i used the stock booster with a 1" mc.

95 v6 4wd 4runner front calipers and rotors.

trail gear rear disc kit.

my truck came with a 22re.


Thanks for the response - that's good to know I can pair the stock booster with a larger MC and these calipers. I plan to keep the rear drums - think that will change anything (since you have discs)?

What vehicle did you get the 1" MC from (or what did you specify when shopping for it)?

Thanks
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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 11:40 PM
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Nothing looks out of the ordinary. Maybe I'll try and grab a shot of my setup tomorrow for you.
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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 08:49 AM
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When i took my booster out there was a shim plate between the fire wall and the booster, so when i installed the v6 booster i got the extra room for the bigger booster. I can't remember how thick it was, but check the junk yards you might find one. I got all my parts from a 95 4runner, the only thing i got from an 89 cressida was the MC because the one from the 95 runner had a broken master cyl. reservoir tank.
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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Philbert
Thanks for the response - that's good to know I can pair the stock booster with a larger MC and these calipers. I plan to keep the rear drums - think that will change anything (since you have discs)?

What vehicle did you get the 1" MC from (or what did you specify when shopping for it)?

Thanks

the 1" mc will not be a problem with stock drums.

i think the 1' mc came with the 95 runner i got my calipers and rotors from
not 100% on that, i got a new aisan 1" mc from trail gear with the rear discs.

you can tell the differance by the way the lines comes out on the side on the 1" instead of on the top(front line) and the reservoir is connected to both ends instead of the rear only like my stock mc.

i bought a new mc, did'nt want to chance it as the mc is not expensive.
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 03:34 AM
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Thanks again guys - I'm shopping for a 95 MC on eBay, and coming across a ton that have only 2 mounting holes (as opposed to the 4 seen in my photos (mounting the MC to the booster).

What's up with that?

I do see ones with 4 bolt holes, which are more expensive. How would the 2-hole versions even mount up I wonder - and why are they listed as compatible with 95 4Runners, along with the 4-hole versions?

Seeing brands I recognize like Beck-Arnley and Cardone, and several no names, but from well-rated sellers.
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 08:39 AM
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aisan is oem. go oem...

trail gear has em if you can't find one on e-bay.
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Philbert
Thanks again guys - I'm shopping for a 95 MC on eBay, and coming across a ton that have only 2 mounting holes (as opposed to the 4 seen in my photos (mounting the MC to the booster).

What's up with that?

I do see ones with 4 bolt holes, which are more expensive. How would the 2-hole versions even mount up I wonder - and why are they listed as compatible with 95 4Runners, along with the 4-hole versions?

Seeing brands I recognize like Beck-Arnley and Cardone, and several no names, but from well-rated sellers.
2 hole might for ABS? just a wild guess..
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 10:57 PM
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You asked earlier about using vise grips first and then flare wrenches. I recently had good luck with using them at the same time. I put the flare wrench on, then clamped the vise grip down hard onto the head of the flare wrench itself. It kept the wrench from spreading open, and the fitting came right off.

The flare wrench had already slipped on that fitting a couple of times, and I was pretty impressed that this worked on a fitting that was already getting rounded edges.
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 10:29 PM
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I think i will go for the trailgear one inch mc. Lowrange offroad seems to have the best prices on TG parts....i emailed them monday asking whether the pads and rotors they sell fit my 95 4runner sw13b calipers but haven't heard back yet....
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 11:12 AM
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OK, guys, Update here....

I just ordered the FJ80 Brake Master Cylinder, 1" Bore (140331-1-KIT) from Low Range Offroad (they are TG distirbutor, cheaper than TG's site, and had a 10% off discount code going on).

I also called my local auto parts store to confirm that the rotors for the 94 T100 and 95 4Runner (both V6 models) were the same size - they are the same part, so now I know what I'm getting (since they have the SW13B calipers).

Not sure when I'll get around to it but the parts are starting to come in. I'll post photos and progress along the way - I'm sure I'll have more questions too!

Thanks

Phil
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 02:33 PM
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forgot to update this, sorry!

I installed these calipers, rotors, pads and the MC, and bled the system - stops a hell of a lot better now. Little firm pedal feel, but I'm OK with that. I can finally lock up my 32's!!
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Old Apr 24, 2014 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Philbert
forgot to update this, sorry!

I installed these calipers, rotors, pads and the MC, and bled the system - stops a hell of a lot better now. Little firm pedal feel, but I'm OK with that. I can finally lock up my 32's!!
Sorry I know this is an old thread, but did you ever get the booster on??

I've heard different things - that the booster is necessary and also that it is bolt on. Ive also heard that it doesnt bolt straight on and that it is not needed.

Whats your take?
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Old Apr 26, 2014 | 09:35 AM
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On my 87 4runner the booster bolted right on. On my buddy's 84 4runner he needed to do a little clearancing with a file. The bigger booster is important in my view.
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Old Apr 26, 2014 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Daddyota
Sorry I know this is an old thread, but did you ever get the booster on??

I've heard different things - that the booster is necessary and also that it is bolt on. Ive also heard that it doesnt bolt straight on and that it is not needed.

Whats your take?

Daddyota, Philbert was killed in a tragic accident earlier this year.

Maybe others will answer your question(s).

Last edited by rworegon; Apr 26, 2014 at 10:09 AM.
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Old Apr 26, 2014 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by rworegon
Daddyota, Philbert was killed in a tragic accident earlier this year.

Maybe others will answer your question(s).
So sorry to hear. Read the article, seemed like a really good guy from his posts and from his story.
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Old Apr 26, 2014 | 03:30 PM
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Bigger booster will fit, definitely worth the trouble.
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