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Rear FJ Cruiser Disc Brakes on my 2003 Tacoma 4X4 From SOS Performance

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by gusto11071, Apr 18, 2022.

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  1. Apr 19, 2022 at 12:41 AM
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    You adjust the rear height sensing valve to dial in the rear brake pressure.
     
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  2. Apr 19, 2022 at 12:43 AM
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    My cables are from their older kit. They thread into the backing plate. That makes them universal as far as the brake end of the cable. That allows me to make up any length I want for cables.
     
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  3. Apr 19, 2022 at 12:56 AM
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    Your kits from a tundra. They’re still threaded. His is for a 2nd gen Tacoma which uses those cables he’s got
     
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  4. Apr 19, 2022 at 1:19 AM
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    Nice, performance wise any real difference? With the tundra calipers up front my 97 4runner had a dramatic stopping power difference. Intrested in the setup, my rear drums need to be adjusted frequently.
     
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  5. Apr 19, 2022 at 1:22 AM
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    Drums have superior sureface area and technically will stop better. But they fade quick because they can’t shed heat nearly as quick as disc. Disc swap with a sequoia master should stop the same (or better if you’re out of adjustment currently) but it’s mainly going to help with brake fade and well.. easier brake jobs and no need to adjust
     
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    Ahh thx for the info, nice rear disk setup but sounds like u might need to press out the drums to install the brackets.
     
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  7. Apr 19, 2022 at 1:41 AM
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    Or do what I did.
    IMG_20220414_181631_1.jpg
     
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  8. Apr 19, 2022 at 1:50 AM
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    Haha nice
     
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  9. Apr 19, 2022 at 4:31 AM
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    Yes that is correct , but I HATE DRUMS, they are more superior to disc, but I did the upgrade for looks and not working with nasty drums. I have the NEWER kit. You can UPGRADE to a TUNDRA master Cylinder or a Sequoia one. I do not use rubber hoses on any part of my brake setup. helps a lot with brake fade. In either case the REAR disc look a lot better with some nice wheels that show off your retrofit. These are 18X9 OEM Wheels
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    bummer... i was going to ask if you wanted to sell your backing plates. I need some.
     
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  11. Apr 19, 2022 at 8:15 PM
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    They could be bolted on and mig welded back together. Cover shipping and i'll send them.
     
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    i cant bring myself to do this... because i have 4 of these trucks.. and i dont plan on disc braking them all.
     
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  13. Apr 20, 2022 at 3:36 AM
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    just pick one and see how it goes, lol ......
     
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    All that so you don't have to remove the rear axels? The backing plates come right off after that, or like most people do, cut them off. My Tacoma did not come with the E-Locker, so I was upgrading mine anyway, my setup also has ABS system.
     
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    Also another option was this , but way more expensive OEM backing plates!........ OUCH !!!!$500 each side. Or source them out at a salvage yard.
    Rear Brake Backing Plate For Lexus GX460 GX470 4Runner FJ Cruiser MX69V3 & MX69V2
     
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    OEM TOYOTA PART#46504-60091 is the LH side and #46503-60131 is the RH side
    Another Option: These are Advance Auto aftermarkets, they do not fit very well, but also doable, $175 for the set.
     
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    D24BD91B-CB0E-47BD-B586-6FBA028CB1C8.jpg The equalizer where the e-brake cables mount to, then you have to adjust the pull T-handle
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    You have to press the axle bearings off to get backing plates off.
     
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  19. Apr 20, 2022 at 10:52 PM
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    the disc are on the 01. i just havent ran cables yet
     
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    these will not bolt up to a tacoma. the bolt pattern is totally different
     
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