Brake conversion?
 

I have a 98 4Runner. I was interested in finding out if I could convert the rear brakes to disk. Would this throw of the way the 4Runner brakes in a bad way, since it would have more braking power and doesn't exactly hande like a sports car? Can it be done, and what would I have to modify (besides fitting a brake and calipers back there)?

I'm interested in doing the same thing.

I was thinking that the Landcruiser (96&up) rear discs would probably be the best match for us, unless we take the new generation 4Runner discs and try those. I wonder how much that would cost?

Go do a search on the pirate board. Many have done this swap and you'll find many threads. You will need rotors from a chevy with the center hole opened up, calipers from a Caddy, and brackets from
http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/
Look under Toyota, suspension about half way down the page.
All the parts can be bought from Sky to do it.
Our network is about to go down, but I'll search in a while on the pirate board for a good thread.

Here is one thread off Pirate that contains pictures and other rear disc brake links.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...ht=disc+brakes
From all the posts on rear discs, most say Sky's is the best AND very reasonably priced. About $250 for all the parts.

sky doesnt carry the calipers anymore. downey sells a complete kit with everything you need in one box. i dont know if its specific to 2nd gen toys only or not, but im sure you could call and ask.

i got my brackets from sky, and the calipers from downey. both very nice parts

For the 3rd gens, the best bet, in so far as compatibility is concerned, is the rear brake assembly from the LC95 Prado. The 4Runner/Hilux Surf has the same axle and ABS rotor/sensor as that of the Prado. I believe, the rear brake of the 4th gen is still the same as that of the LC95 since the rotor, diameter is the same. Looking at the Toyota EPC, it's direct bolt-on, I think.

I'm planning on the same mod too. I have started scouting for the rear brake assembly. Most probably, will get from Japan since it's cheaper than getting a new one from our STEALERSHIPS here.

Cheers!!

I haven't seen any swaps on 3rd gens....it would be nice to know what LC has the discs we need. :bigok:

I did see a 3rd gen with rear disc on the Pirate Board. It used the same Chevy rotors and the Sky kit. The brakes are the same on 2nd/3rd, and the ABS hooks up to the axle tube independent of the brake assembly.
I think the reason no one has used LC rotors is the LC caliper doesn't fit to the axle easily. The Chevy calipers work so they use a Chevy rotor.

I have been interested in this since the day I drove off the lot in 2001. I'd rather not cobble it together with parts from various makes though. If the 4th gen setup is pretty much a bolt on, I'd love to know more. Maybe someone will come across a junkyard 4th gen and be able to make the comparisons?

Andreas

There is a '91 LC FJ-80 at a wrecking yard I go to alot. Maybe I'll see if I can get the rear calipers and rotors.

BUMP! I want rear discs!

Anyone make this upgrade?

Wow, talk about Necro-bumping lol. Anywho, yeah there are a few guys that made the jump but it turned out to be more of a pain in the rear than anything, not to mention expensive. You also lose your e-brake from what I understand. All in all it's not worth it, It's just best to upgrade your front brakes to a Tundra Disk/Rotor/Caliper in order to gain stopping power without all the draw backs. We are talking last Gen Tundras.

Yeah i was searching on rear brake conversion and there isnt much out there lol. Wouldnt upgrading the fronts make the brake bias too front heavy? Or is that only an issue in performance cars. Coming from a background in dodge srt 4s here so i might be off a little lol.

Yeah, I totally understand where you are coming from. I am coming from STI/EVO/WRX so with that in mind the first thing that came to my mind was EBD, Brake bias, and what not but so far it's working out for the many guys that are successfully running this set up. I am not sure if you are a member over at T4R.ORG but check them out, namely the 3rd gen section, and you will see just how many guys are running the Tundra brake upgrade.

Thanks. I am not a member there but i will check it out. so far only thing ive done on brakes is a new oem master cylinder

Higher temp. fluid, SS Brake lines, better compound pads/rotors would possibly be better than OEM set up I would think, before going to a tundra upgrade. Of course it all depends on how you drive it/or are towing with it..

Not currently towing anything, but im sure i will at some point. Depending on price difference i will probably go the lesser price of the two. Anything is better than stock lol.