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Anyone make a rear disc conversion kit?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Frkypunk, Nov 1, 2013.

  1. Nov 1, 2013 at 3:37 PM
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    Frkypunk

    Frkypunk [OP] "Death is what you make of it."

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    Was wondering if there is a conversion for rear disc brakes or a DIY thread for it. I did searches and got nothing. Thanks for any input.
     
  2. Nov 1, 2013 at 3:43 PM
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    Trail gear makes one. Only one I know of.
     
  3. Nov 1, 2013 at 3:52 PM
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    Frkypunk

    Frkypunk [OP] "Death is what you make of it."

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    Pricey..or reasonable?....any input from members who have put one on would be appreciated. It's for my work truck so I am always hauling something heavy or the trailer I am towing is heavy....better brakes would make me less stressfull.
     
  4. Nov 1, 2013 at 3:54 PM
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    Think they have it priced for 450.00
     
  5. Nov 1, 2013 at 3:54 PM
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    Ghost848

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    For towing i would keep the drums
     
  6. Nov 1, 2013 at 3:57 PM
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    StAndrew

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    Drums tend to perform better from what I hear. Generally speaking, they have more surface area for stoppage, just that they fade much quicker than disks.
     
  7. Nov 1, 2013 at 4:10 PM
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    My buddy just picked up a 2013 chevy 1500 rocky ridge edition and it has drums. The dealer told him that drums out preform disk on the rear. Not sure if any of that is true but that's what he was told
     
  8. Nov 1, 2013 at 4:17 PM
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  9. Nov 1, 2013 at 4:19 PM
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    Drums initially stop hard. Just that they fade too fast so not a big favorite with the track guys. Don't need a whole lot of stoppage power in the back so I wouldn't sweat it.
     
  10. Nov 1, 2013 at 4:23 PM
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    tacomataco2

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    Get tundra brakes up front, makes a big difference! Disc brakes in the rear require a larger master cylinder or residual pressure valve. Seems like a hassle to me, i have 199mm tundra calipers with abc greenstuff pads i love it
     
  11. Nov 1, 2013 at 4:54 PM
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    This. Got mine and never looked back. Pair them with braded lines though or you may get squishy brakes.
     
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