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Brake upgrade help 03 DC 4x4

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Thaitoy, Mar 28, 2017.

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  1. Mar 28, 2017 at 7:36 AM
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    Thaitoy

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    Thaitoy [OP] 2003 3.0 turbo diesel. 6in lift w 33's

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    I have an 03 double cab 4x4
    I've selected the rear brake convertion I'm going to be using ow for the front. Noting online shows 03 4x4 for front upgrade I want slotted and drilled with better calipers.

    Also does anyone know what brake booster is used for the upgrade to rear disc.

    Problem is if I get it wrong I have paid a non refundable import tax and shipping then a kit that won't work. I understand I'm taking a chance on the booster and new master cylinder. I have yet to see a Toyota even new ones with rear disc brakes.

    I've read abut the tundra upgrade a little bit.
     
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  2. Mar 28, 2017 at 7:42 AM
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    Haven't heard much about rear upgrades. Nothing about changing booster and master cylinder. Have you upgraded fronts to the larger Tundra brakes?
     
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  3. Mar 28, 2017 at 7:45 AM
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    Do you have a link to this rear conversion setup? Biggest bang for your buck for brake upgrades will be your fronts. The make up 80% of all your stopping power. Tundra brakes will be a HUGE improvement.
     
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  4. Mar 28, 2017 at 8:09 AM
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    Also, your profile says you have a 4" lift. Do you have a rear brake proportioning valve relocate bracket?

    That helped mine immensely.

    Holy Crap! Turbo Diesel...you got a build thread somewhere?
     
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  5. Mar 28, 2017 at 10:49 AM
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    I really want to do the Tundra upgrade. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate the difficulty level for someone mechanically inclined and can follow instructions?
     
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  6. Mar 28, 2017 at 11:38 AM
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    If you can do front brakes on a vehicle you can do the upgrade
     
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  7. Mar 28, 2017 at 12:39 PM
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  8. Mar 28, 2017 at 1:50 PM
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    Tundra Brake upgrade first, assuming you can source the parts where you live.

    he's out of the country. I remember him posting the rear disc brake conversion kit before. I think in south america somewhere?
     
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  9. Mar 28, 2017 at 1:55 PM
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    Thaitoy [OP] 2003 3.0 turbo diesel. 6in lift w 33's

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    No but I did my Mustang and the Ford f150 booster and master made all of the difference since the rear resivore is smaller than the front.
     
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  10. Mar 28, 2017 at 2:04 PM
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    Thaitoy [OP] 2003 3.0 turbo diesel. 6in lift w 33's

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    It's factory since I live in Thailand. 6 inch lift. Yes I did the rear bracket for the brakes.
    The brakes work good just mountain driving they get hot and fade a bit.

    I have yet to see rear disc brakes on a Toyota truck here.

    I found the kit is want now I'm looking for the fronts to do.

    I'll prderived the katzskin leather interior seat replacements with the heater since my truck doesn't have heat.. néed it in the mountains.

    I'll post the link for the rear convertion for the brakes when I get to my other phone.
     
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  12. Mar 28, 2017 at 2:28 PM
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    TBU (231mm calipers) requires at least a 16" Toyota rim or spacers to clear the caliper.

    edit: unless you only do the smaller TBU (199mm calipers), although someone will have to chime in on this one
     
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  13. Mar 28, 2017 at 9:27 PM
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    Thaitoy [OP] 2003 3.0 turbo diesel. 6in lift w 33's

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  14. Mar 28, 2017 at 9:49 PM
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    Thaitoy [OP] 2003 3.0 turbo diesel. 6in lift w 33's

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    I'm looking at this kit except it shows in one pic dual piston and the other pics single piston.
    Will the 2004 tundra 6 lug fit my truck basically it's a 2003 tacoma.

    Sorry for my lack of toyota swap smarts
     
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  15. Mar 28, 2017 at 10:01 PM
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    Thaitoy [OP] 2003 3.0 turbo diesel. 6in lift w 33's

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    This is the sequoia rotor kit I want for the rear brakes
    sequoia+rear+brake+rotors+coated
    Now I just have to find nickel coated rotors
     
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  16. Mar 28, 2017 at 10:34 PM
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    I used 2005 tundra v8 4x4 rotor pads and calipers. There 4 pisron calipers. There huge.20161029_154846.jpg
     
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  17. Mar 28, 2017 at 10:35 PM
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    Yes ot will fit 03 prerunner
    There's some good how to write ups on here. $350-400 total
     
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  18. Mar 29, 2017 at 12:59 AM
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    Holy crap those calipers are huge. Now I can see why they have so much stopping power.
     
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  19. Mar 29, 2017 at 1:42 AM
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    mechanicjon They call me "Jonny Stubs"

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    20161029_134902.jpg 20161029_134931.jpg
    Also bigger diameter and thicker rotors.
     
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  20. Mar 29, 2017 at 10:33 AM
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    I'll throw in a +1 on the Tundra 13WL 231mm conversion. Pretty easy install and quite a noticeable improvement, especially if you're hauling weight or dealing with mountains. The stock 1st gen front brakes are weak and much more prone to warping, whereas the Tundra caliper and rotor are much larger and less susceptible to overheating. One of the best mods I've done to my truck.

    If properly maintained, the rear drums are plenty strong. For all the work and money in converting them to discs, you're going to get a lot more performance by doing the front instead.
    Plus you get to keep your emergency brake and not have to worry about re-proportioning/master cylinder/abs shenanigans with the rear discs.
     
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