2nd Gen Big Brake Upgrade Brake Line Question

Got a 2010 TRD Offroad w/ 117k miles, wanted to do the big brake upgrade here https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...t-oem-parts-part-s-provided-installed.443656/
are the braided brake lines necessary? Or just suggested?

 

Anyone?

 

They help pedal feel and fade. It's noticeable adding them even without the big brake upgrade.

Answer is recommended but I think you're wasting your time if you don't also upgrade the lines

Edit: why not ask this in that thread?

 

It was posted in 2016, didnt know how we felt about bumping old threads

 

Ehh, seems like a relevant question but I used the same WH set up and makes a big difference. You already will have the lines open, might as well do the lines and flush a little extra thru while you are there.

 

I personally feel like it should be part of the upgrade. If you have to bleed the line anyways, mine as well. Plus, I always prefer the firmer pedal feel.

 

Alright, thanks for the input, i have everything but the brake lines wont be in til next thursday, i was just getting impatient. Ill wait

 

I have used braided lines on a couple of vehicles and IMO they don't really improve pedal feel. But with 2010 it is probably a good idea to replace the lines... and the braided ones look good.

 

I have done this exact brake upgrade and I agree. Pedal feel didn’t necessarily improve in a noticeable way with the exception of heavy/prolonged braking where it makes a big difference. Also I needed to extend mine for the lift so it was a no-brained to upgrade. Figure it’s the last time I’ll need to fix them versus rubber lines that will eventually wear out. More armor against off-road damage. The upsides add up and only downside is a little extra cost. Do it right one time and you won’t have to do it over again later.

 

since yours are already 12 years old, and you are bleeding the brakes put in stainless lines.

 

I agree. I put braided lines on my Tacoma when I did the first (and still only) front brake job at around 77,000 miles. They didn't help pedal feel, but they should last for a long time. For whatever reason they were a bear to get on. Moreso than any other brake line change I have done. Those damn clips just didn't want to go on. Maybe it was just the particular lines I got, which were Goodridges from Tire Rack IIRC. But I dunno.

BTW the only thing I have found that helps pedal feel in these trucks is to adjust the rear brakes which seem to stay a bit loose with the automatic tighteners. I don't follow the manual that says bring them up snug then 15 clicks out. That seems too loose to me. What I do nowadays is just get under the truck a couple times a year and tighten them a few clicks. That is not near enough to bind them up so no worries about that.