Big Ole' Brake Upgrade Thread for Third Gens

It looks like it's hitting the section below it. These are Stoptech lines via SOS, but they are definitely concerning. I have Stoptech BBK front and rear along with lines. I make sure to get them a bit longer than normal to account for any pull.

 

The rub on the ring below is definitely what caused the failure IMO. I just don't know if the same would have happened with OEM lines? Probably?

I started with the extended lines for my first set. RSG here in town rerouted them when doing a front suspension upgrade. Then they caught on something while turning and snapped off. When RSG replaced them, they ordered the standard length lines per their recommendation. RSG also added the ring to hold the lines in place so they don't snag. Suffice to say I don't take my truck to RSG anymore.

 

ok that makes sense yah RSG prob not the way to go. That's a good call. Yah def how they are routed is key. I had a line loosen as it was rubbing the shock. Since then SOS send me some shaved down ones for the brake lines.

Are you running stock length or Long Travel setups?

When I get home, I can snap a photo of how we ran my lines, but I believe it ran up the spindle rather than out like that. It looks like it stretched it against that deal they added, as you said.

If you are concerned they are still not good you can look into some Goodridge lines which are pretty standard for good lines.

 

Originally, the longer lines because the truck is lifted. But when RSG broke those while in their possession, they recommended the shorter ones saying they don't need the extra length. Then this shit happens because they're too short, and they routed them funny. So Tom at SOS was a good sport and sent me a new set of the longer ones today for free.

 

Wow that is garbage

 

Been running Powerbrakes up front and SOS performance disc brakes in rear on 39’s. Brakes like OEM but a tad hair better.

 

How did you get the rear line pressure high enough to work well with the SOS rear disc brakes?

 

I don’t think it’s the rear disc that’s making the difference for me since I didn’t upgrade the master cylinder. Most of the power is coming up front from the big brake kit. Only reason why I went with disc brakes is so I don’t grenade drum brakes like I did in the rubicon trail.

 

I should have stopped with just the fronts, IMO. They did provide a better braking experience. But the rears only made the pedal feel worse. They don't get enough line pressure to really do much. I wonder if that was part of my front brake line exploding or if it was just the rubbing? Lastly, you can upgrade you master cylinder to the Sequoia '04 to '07 master cylinder to get proper pressure for the rears. But your Tacoma can't be an Offroad or have the electronic boosted brake system otherwise. Wondering if the 2024 Taco w/ 4 disc brakes, if that master cylinder would work? Spindle size would need to be the same (likely) but it would also need compatible wiring for the electronic boost - which is not likely to be compatible?

 

yeah unfortunately I have the TRD pro model and can’t upgrade the MC. The braking difference was really felt once I got the Powerbrakes.

 

Do you think these will do just fine for 35s?