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Wilwood Big Front Brake Kits for Tacoma 12.88 and 14 inch - 6 pistons

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by tow-coma, Dec 22, 2017.

  1. Dec 22, 2017 at 11:55 PM
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    tow-coma

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    http://www.fleetowner.com/hd-pickup-van/wilwood-introduces-big-front-brake-kits-tacoma

    "Camarillo, CA-based Wilwood Engineering has introduced two new big front brake kits for 2005-2016 6-lug Toyota Tacoma trucks. The kits are designed to provide increased braking capacity and long-life durability for all types of highway, towing, hauling, off-road and extreme-duty applications.

    New big-bore SL6R six piston calipers are mounted with high-performance street compound BP-10 SmartPads over either 12.88-in. or 14.00-in. diameter directional vane rotors to maximize braking capacity based on wheel size, according to Wilwood. A choice of black or red powder coat or 22 additional caliper color options can be combined with either GT slotted or e-coated SRP series drilled and slotted rotors to suit personal styling preference.

    MSRP for the kits starts at $1,741.59"
     
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  2. Dec 23, 2017 at 5:17 AM
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    mutely

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    Will the follow it up with a big drum kit for the back.:boink:
     
  3. Dec 23, 2017 at 5:38 AM
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    TACOVRD

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    $1750......I'm sure the performance is there but I think that this will be a mod way down the priority list.
     
  4. Dec 23, 2017 at 8:28 AM
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    MESO

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    Actually.. once the front is swapped, take the OEM discs and bolt them up to the rear with a conversion bracket :thumbsup:
     
  5. Dec 23, 2017 at 8:44 AM
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    Are there any big drum kits??
     
  6. Dec 23, 2017 at 8:45 AM
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    Rogues Gambit

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    How many threads how I've seen saying don't do a rear conversion, it'll mess things up
     
  7. Dec 23, 2017 at 9:16 AM
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    MESO

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    Mess what up??
     
  8. Dec 23, 2017 at 9:35 AM
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    From what has been said in other posts. Someone has claimed that there will be uneven brake pressure.
     
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  9. Dec 23, 2017 at 9:44 AM
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    I scoured the forums before I joined, so I heard the tales

    Whaddya think though, Ant?
     
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  10. Dec 23, 2017 at 9:48 AM
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    Thinking BS. People have been doing this for years.
     
  11. Dec 23, 2017 at 9:50 AM
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    Agreed
     
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  12. Dec 23, 2017 at 9:50 AM
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    Really??

    Then I'm definitely going big brakes all the way around!
     
  13. Dec 23, 2017 at 9:56 AM
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    I dont know how I feel about larger brakes on the taco. Unless you tow it doesn’t seem to be worth it much. Looks cool though.
     
  16. Dec 23, 2017 at 11:00 AM
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    "I need a race car braking system on my entry level mid-size pickup I daily drive to work and back."

    Haha
     
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  17. Dec 23, 2017 at 11:03 AM
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    100% Legit here
     
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    You're missing the point bro.
    Some of us have much larger/heavier wheels and tires. Additional weight from armor bumpers/skids/bedracks, not to mention any other gear in the loadout.

    This "race car braking system" is just to get me back to the stock level of stopping power(and a little more can't hurt).

    But yes, for your bone stock tacoma going to the grocery store.. you'll be fine.
     
  19. Dec 23, 2017 at 11:36 AM
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    How about stop and go city traffic?
     
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