Powerbrake X-Line Big Brake fitment question

This is my first truck build, so I'm kind of learning on the fly, but I'm currently getting things together for a long travel setup on my 01. Brakes are next on the list. After a lot of YouTube and looking around online, I thought I had settled on going with powerbrake. To my surprise, their site does not offer any kits for the 1st gen tacomas. They do however offer Tundra kits.

My concern is since they are being sold as "big" brake kits. I imagine they'd be considered oversized for a Tundra in comparison with the stock Tundra brakes, and that'd likely make them too big for my Tacoma. (Their site doesn't seem to offer dimensions)

I called their US office last night and left a voicemail, but I figured I'd post here as well in the meantime and see if anyone might know.

I'm essentially wondering if the Tundra kit would fit, or if anything else they offer might fit. If not, what are some comparable options to consider? I usually try to spring for quality over cheap in general.

I'll keep looking around, but asking here can't hurt either. Thanks for looking.

4x4, 6 lug

https://powerbrake.us/product/x-line-4x4-big-brake-kit/

 

The common "big brake upgrade" for 1st gens is purchased piecemeal (not as a complete kit) and uses OE Tundra calipers, as described here: https://adventuretaco.com/guide/step-by-step-tundra-brake-upgrade-on-a-tacoma-or-4runner/

Are you trying to go even bigger?

 

No reason why it shouldn’t fit.

I have a Powerbrake kit on my FZJ80 LandCruiser and man those brake work extremely well, even with 37” tires.

 

6P4 - Thanks, I'll read through that. I'm definitely trying to go bigger than what I have now, but not sure about "even bigger".

ChargedSHOTaco - As far as that FZJ80 goes, what size wheels are you running diameter-wise?

I found a couple of local powerbrake dealers online, so I'll make a couple of calls on Monday and see what they say

 

I have 18” wheels, but 17s would have fit. The calipers on the FZJ80 stage 2 kit are massive.

Let us know what they say.

 

Kinda crazy how someone will fork out $4k for big brake upgrade. I looked at that kit years ago before covid inflation and it was like 2/3 the price of my custom built front axle using 80 outers/9.5 centered. Be nice to have 6 piston setup but the stock 80 brakes just fine with rear disc and 42” tires. Maybe when I hit the lottery…..

Are you running the stock replacement Powerstop setup on the 80?

 

I’m running the $4K setup, with replacement calipers and rotors. I purchased it pre-COVID, still a hefty price tag, but its still one of the best purchases I’ve made for that truck.

 

When you decide to sell it second hand, lmk

 

The PowerBrake kits are engineered to work with the stock master cylinder for the application it’s designed for. You may get it to fit on your application but it may not work properly. I have found their customer service exceptional. Try giving a call to their North America headquarters and they will help you as best they can.

 

Check out the LCE kit...works great for me.

https://www.lceperformance.com/Prod...MItJzBhtOAjQMViyytBh2zkiKbEAQYASABEgLt1_D_BwE

 

Thanks, I've seen the LCE's show up a lot, but I think I'm looking to get something with a 6 piston caliper. This truck has definitely been turning into more of a toy instead of a daily driver as time goes on and I'm planning to push it pretty hard.

I haven't heard back from powerbreak yet, or either of the local dealers. It's hard for me to find time for phone calls during work, and right when I get off is when powerbreak's business hours are ending for the day, but as soon as I can get in touch with anyone, I'll report back.

 

Another option is to run 5th gen 4runner calipers with 4th gen sport or limited rotors (this bigger rotors that required the 17" wheels) i am running this set up and man this truck stops incredibly well. No upgrade needed to the master cylinder either and brakes feel very firm.

 

IIRC, all 4th gen 4R (1gr & 2uz) uses the same 338mm rotor regardless of trim level.

 

Nope, there are two different brake sizes. Some of the 4th gens had 16" wheels, and cant use the larger rotors

 

Funny that you ask, the 1st gen-specific kit is being released this month. Here are the details of it.
https://exitoffroad.com/product/powerbrake-x-line-1st-gen-tacoma-front-big-brake-kit-1995-2004/

 

Wow those brakes almost cost as much as I paid for the truck! Sure do look nice though.

 

Amazing! Talk about perfect timing. Thanks for the link.

 

you could go the way of the first swap; use the S13 WE caliper (199mm). If I remember correctly, they were inexpensive because they were being taken off Tundra's for a service bulletin. I think I got mine for less than $100 shipped with pads. You can ebay them pretty cheaply, rebuild and then buy a set of the dedicated brake lines to do the conversion. There are steel braided line kits out there to complete the swap. Pad cost and rotor costs are largely the same vs stock via rock auto, so you could get out for a few hundred bucks. I've had my WE calipers on for 220k. Less fade than stock, longer life and they weigh less than the larger version calipers. If you're not towing or putting really large tires on there's going to be the diminishing returns on ever bigger brakes. Cost vs function vs losing at bench racing.

 

I did the tundra swap a little over a year ago now and paired it with new rears as well. That swap was one of the best “mods” I’ve ever done on the truck. I want to say after everything the front+rear was just under 1k