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355mm BIG BRAKE KIT?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Mexzoid, Apr 5, 2021.

  1. Apr 5, 2021 at 10:02 PM
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    Mexzoid

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    I just wanted to share that there is a possible BBK (big brake kit) available for anyone who is interested. I work for this company called Racingbrake (pretty well known in other popular tracking/racing communities) and we have this BBK, designed for the 00-06 Tundras that's 355mm with a 4 pot caliper. Which will actually fit our 1st gen Tacomas. You will need minimum 17inch wheels. It's pricey but someone out there might be willing to try it out. Here is the link: https://racingbrake.com/2253-k
    Oh, I also recommend these pads:
    https://racingbrake.com/pd647-391
    I don't get compensation for this btw, i just wanted to let you guys know.
     
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    wow!

    I totally don't get compensation for this either!
     
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    You don't work for free? :duh:
     
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    I need a 40s n tons kit

    The bolt on version :burp:
     
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    Is this for the front or rear?

    Who manufactures your rotors and pads?

    will this affect my pedal feel?

    Have you benchmarked stopping distance before and after replacing stock rotors and pads with yours?

    When you say 17s will clear it is that 17" steel wheels or only alloys?
     
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    No, the point for the thread I guess was to see if anyone would want to try it. (I currently can not afford it :notsure:)
    This is for the front.
    As for replacing the master cylinder, I don't think you have to. It is still a 4 piston caliper setup.
    This will definitely give you a better brake feel.
    What I can do is add the "wheel fitment template" to the link. (give me 24hrs.)

    Which reminds me. Would anyone be interested in just a caliper upgrade? I wouldn't mind keeping my ~298mm rotors but with a good aftermarket caliper.
    Let me know! If I can get enough ppl interested I can convince my boss (the engineer) to develop an adapter for us!
     
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    Here is what the "possible" caliper upgrade would be. (Different than the BBK caliper)

    (I changed my rotors/pads and upgraded to stainless steel braided lines :thumbsup:)

    [​IMG]
     
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    aka: no commissions :(
    (I need a raise for this :rolleyes:)
     
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    :rofl:
    Trust me, I wouldn't have that Autozone rotor if I was well off in the company.
    I would have gone with the 2pc rotors we offer.
     
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    Sorry, I'm not sure what you mean.
     
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    I bet if I tried I could get my 345mm Porsche calipers to fit lol

    Edit: just saw the price, and WOW. Definitely not worth it.
     
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    Very true. But you never know who will be interested.
    That's why I suggested the caliper upgrade. it would still be like $1k though, which I believe would be worth it.
    There's also the Tundra retrofit, which is a straight swap. 318mm rotor (I believe)

    I thought about it but we don't make that brake pad shape. :p
    The ss lines made a good enough difference.
     
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    Yeah I went with the 13WL Tundra brake swap. I probably spent around $500-$600. I could have spent a lot less if I didn't buy OEM Toyota brake pads and rotors. It was definitely a huge improvement.

    $1000 for a 355mm BBK would be pretty good. I spent $1400 on my other car for 345mm .
     
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    Where did you get the 13WL? OEM? And what rims do you have?

    (I'll see what I can do about that price) That kit was developed like 2yrs ago and we have sold 1 (that I know of)
    I just want to see one on a Taco.
     
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    I got them reman from Napa. They took my old calipers as cores so I ended up paying like $60 a caliper. I'm using the stock "Snowflake" 16 inch wheels.

    I'm not sure I could use those because I don't have any intention of going 17 inch wheels as I just bought some new wheels and tires lol.

    But $3000 is a huge chunk of money for just a brake swap. I realize a lot of r&d goes into it, but I don't see your average guy buying them at that price.
     
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    Nice! That's a great price. Thanks.

    Yeah, it's definitely for a very narrow demographic.
     
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    Jesus H Christ, $2,900???

    Or...

    For like 1/10th that price, you can just get tundra brakes.
     
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