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Electric front drum brake conversion, anyone done it?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by six5crèéd, Jan 5, 2023.

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Electric front drum conversion?

  1. Plug it in, let the good times roll

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  2. Pull the plug, it's time

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  1. Jan 5, 2023 at 9:48 AM
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    six5crèéd

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    That's right, anybody done an electric front drum brake conversion? I'm so tired of the brake dust from those exposed disc brakes and electric will help save the snails.


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    six5crèéd, Jan 5, 2023
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  2. Jan 5, 2023 at 9:58 AM
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    Seriously... those are trailer brakes.
     
    na8rboy, Jan 5, 2023
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  3. Jan 5, 2023 at 9:59 AM
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    Yes. I pull a trailer sometimes too :burnrubber:
     
    six5crèéd, Jan 5, 2023
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  4. Jan 5, 2023 at 10:00 AM
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    For some reason nothing is ever good enough and the grass is greener on the other side (rear drum/disc brakes discussion)
     
    Chew, Jan 5, 2023
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  5. Jan 5, 2023 at 10:05 AM
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    Yea no...
     
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    Don't think I've seen anyone do it?
     
    Tacospike, Jan 5, 2023
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  7. Jan 5, 2023 at 10:06 AM
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    Try it and report back. Or at least provide a loved one your TW credentials, so they can report back!
     
    CalcityRenegade, Jan 5, 2023
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  8. Jan 5, 2023 at 10:07 AM
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    I think you're a day early there bud..
     
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  11. Jan 5, 2023 at 10:08 AM
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    In reverse?
     
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    lol - I guess because drums dont stop your vehicle nearly as well as disks do?
     
    Out2gtcha, Jan 5, 2023
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  14. Jan 5, 2023 at 10:10 AM
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    It's an idea, a bad idea, but still an idea.
     
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    Sometimes.

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    Dooo eeeet! :popcorn:
     
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