My 4Runner brakes aren't very good
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My 4Runner brakes aren't very good
I have a 1989, 1st generation 4Runner with the 22re and 5 speed. I like it in every way except it doesn't stop like I think it should. I had an 85 4wd extended cab p/u with a similar powertrain, plus a winch and bumper and a camper shell. It stoppped fine.
I have a firm pedal and no leaks. It is impossible to lock them up. I don't believe this model runner has anti-locks; does it? Even if it does, it should stop better than it does. I have bled the brakes; adjusted the back brakes. I haven't changed the fluid.
Is this a 4Runner characteristic on the 1st generations? Could it be the proportioning valve? Help me out here guys. Thanks
I have a firm pedal and no leaks. It is impossible to lock them up. I don't believe this model runner has anti-locks; does it? Even if it does, it should stop better than it does. I have bled the brakes; adjusted the back brakes. I haven't changed the fluid.
Is this a 4Runner characteristic on the 1st generations? Could it be the proportioning valve? Help me out here guys. Thanks
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not qite sure...mine do the same i think...when on an off ramp of a highway slowing down the brakes seem to vibrate...like anti-locks do...but when it's wet out or even dry i can lock them up...
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I recently saw a post on one of these boards about the V6 , dual-stage brake booster being a direct bolt-in upgrade for older 4Runners. Some one please correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe you can snag a booster from a yard and improve your braking.
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or, check out this article-brake master cylinder
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Originally Posted by V_Runner
not qite sure...mine do the same i think...when on an off ramp of a highway slowing down the brakes seem to vibrate...like anti-locks do...but when it's wet out or even dry i can lock them up...
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