Rear discbrakes upgrade Good/Bad anyone?

707taco · 07-07-2008, 11:53 AM

Has anyone upgraded to rear disc brakes on the new tacos and is this even possible and is it worth the trouble thanks to anyone who knows 707taco

lsocoee · 07-07-2008, 11:56 AM

I haven't heard of anyone. This has been discussed a bunch. SOS makes a conversion kit but you probably shouldn't do it because your brake system was designed for disc/drums not disc/disc. There would probably also be some issues with anti-lock brakes.

Do a search here and you should find much more info.

tacoskim · 07-07-2008, 12:26 PM

i think it would be alot safer if u stuck to the drum brake. if u haul lots of stuff ur gonna want that drum

BrunesDoesTRD · 07-08-2008, 06:24 PM

Disc brakes are far superior to drum. The drum brakes are cheaper and will stop the truck even under load....but the stopping power of a good disc with good pads is better.

If you use a full kit- including the right brakes lines, pads, calipers, discs, and fluid- You'll be fine (I've HAVEN'T done a Tacoma- but I've done other trucks). It's not necessary, but if you've got cash to trash- It's an option.

Janster · 07-09-2008, 05:07 AM

Before considering disc brake conversion... you should do A LOT of research first. You can't just slap on the disc brakes in the rear and call it good. There are other issues to consider - such as Master cylinder, proportioning/valving, and not to mention...ABS issues.

bambooshoots · 07-11-2008, 08:19 PM

Don't fix what ain't broke.

apexbill · 07-17-2008, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by bambooshoots

Don't fix what ain't broke.

I agree. I put 249K miles on my '91 4x4 Toy until I sold it a couple of months ago. The same set of Drum brakes were still on it from when it was new. I had them adjusted several times when they were inspected; normally when my front brakes were worked on; I probably had worn the shoes to just below 50% of what they were new.
You just don't need the disc's on the back.
I admit though that they would look cool.

ERdept · 07-19-2008, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tacoskim

i think it would be alot safer if u stuck to the drum brake. if u haul lots of stuff ur gonna want that drum

Are drum brakes better for hauling? I thought disc were the end all.

BrunesDoesTRD · 07-20-2008, 05:09 AM

The "end all" of brakeing might be a little strong. There is a reason that high performance cars have 4 corner dics' but...
The rear brakes aren't used to stop the truck but for during serious decel or heavy load conditions...So drum brakes are more then sufficient to stop the truck...and when properly adjusted can last for a good long while

If you were to get into an emergency stopping situation you might notice the difference-
But the major thing to consider is that the friction between the tire and the road can only be a certain amount- Go above that and you slide the tires. Add a disc kit and you might grab faster, but you might get to locking up faster.

If they made a brake kit for the '08 Taco-I might think about it...but there are lotsa things I wanna do before that.

chris4x4 · 07-20-2008, 07:08 AM

From what I have read, people that have converted to rear disk on the Tacoma, have had their braking preformance drop.

BrunesDoesTRD · 07-20-2008, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

From what I have read, people that have converted to rear disk on the Tacoma, have had their braking preformance drop.

Dat's good info right der.

ERdept · 07-20-2008, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrunesDoesTRD

Dat's good info right der.

Yo yo. Tru dat, tru dat.

mjp2 · 07-21-2008, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

From what I have read, people that have converted to rear disk on the Tacoma, have had their braking preformance drop.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrunesDoesTRD

Dat's good info right der.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ERdept

Yo yo. Tru dat, tru dat.

Word.

I'm running rear discs on my 2006. Performance dropped but not so much that it's a concern for me. I converted for the improved cooling and self-cleaning aspects of the discs over the drums and not for improved braking.

Chickenmunga · 07-22-2008, 12:52 PM

That was one of the things on the Nissan Frontier that I was upset that the Taco didn't have. Braking power aside, working on discs versus drums? Give me discs any day.

07-07-2008, 11:53 AM	#1
707taco Member Joined: Jul 2007, #2229 Location: kila cali Posts: 45	Rear discbrakes upgrade Good/Bad anyone? Has anyone upgraded to rear disc brakes on the new tacos and is this even possible and is it worth the trouble thanks to anyone who knows 707taco

07-07-2008, 11:56 AM	#2
lsocoee Why am I always the little spoon? Joined: Feb 2007, #872 Location: Metairie, LA Gender: Dude Posts: 6,686 2007 PreRunner SR5 Double Cab Long B 2007 Double Cab Automatic V-6 Bed mat, URD CAI, URD MAF Calibrator, C2C Hood Struts, Wet Okole Seat Covers, Pop-n-Lok, Wet Okole Underwear	I haven't heard of anyone. This has been discussed a bunch. SOS makes a conversion kit but you probably shouldn't do it because your brake system was designed for disc/drums not disc/disc. There would probably also be some issues with anti-lock brakes. Do a search here and you should find much more info. __________________ Tacoma World: One big happily dysfunctional family.

07-07-2008, 12:26 PM	#3
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07-08-2008, 06:24 PM	#4
BrunesDoesTRD Just Hanging Out. Joined: May 2008, #7011 Location: Panhandle Florida Age: 24 Posts: 934 08 Red with Graphite Inside 2008 Access Cab Manual 4L V6 Debadge, Tint, LiteRider Tonneau with Locker Handle, 5 Pc Billet Grill-Murdered Out	Disc brakes are far superior to drum. The drum brakes are cheaper and will stop the truck even under load....but the stopping power of a good disc with good pads is better. If you use a full kit- including the right brakes lines, pads, calipers, discs, and fluid- You'll be fine (I've HAVEN'T done a Tacoma- but I've done other trucks). It's not necessary, but if you've got cash to trash- It's an option. __________________ Namaste Brunes

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07-11-2008, 08:19 PM	#6
bambooshoots Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7645 Location: Texas Posts: 184 05 DC PreRunner TRD Off Road 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6	Don't fix what ain't broke.

07-20-2008, 05:09 AM	#9
BrunesDoesTRD Just Hanging Out. Joined: May 2008, #7011 Location: Panhandle Florida Age: 24 Posts: 934 08 Red with Graphite Inside 2008 Access Cab Manual 4L V6 Debadge, Tint, LiteRider Tonneau with Locker Handle, 5 Pc Billet Grill-Murdered Out	The "end all" of brakeing might be a little strong. There is a reason that high performance cars have 4 corner dics' but... The rear brakes aren't used to stop the truck but for during serious decel or heavy load conditions...So drum brakes are more then sufficient to stop the truck...and when properly adjusted can last for a good long while If you were to get into an emergency stopping situation you might notice the difference- But the major thing to consider is that the friction between the tire and the road can only be a certain amount- Go above that and you slide the tires. Add a disc kit and you might grab faster, but you might get to locking up faster. If they made a brake kit for the '08 Taco-I might think about it...but there are lotsa things I wanna do before that. __________________ Namaste Brunes

07-20-2008, 07:08 AM	#10
chris4x4 Western Aliance: Fix it Division Joined: May 2008, #6497 Location: Tempe ,Az Posts: 5,959 2007 PreRunner 2007 Double Cab Automatic 1GR-FE (4.0 V6) OME 885's, OME shocks, Total Chaos UCA's, TSB springs with AAL, 5100 rear shocks, custom built fuel tank skid plate	From what I have read, people that have converted to rear disk on the Tacoma, have had their braking preformance drop. __________________ The simplest solutions are often the most clever..............they are also usually wrong.

07-22-2008, 12:52 PM	#14
Chickenmunga Not the regular Beefaroni Joined: Apr 2008, #5877 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Age: 28 Posts: 305 08 TRD Offroad DC 4x4 w/ susp TSB 2008 Double Cab Automatic V6 Alpine iDA-X100	That was one of the things on the Nissan Frontier that I was upset that the Taco didn't have. Braking power aside, working on discs versus drums? Give me discs any day.

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