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rear drum brakes, a couple of questions

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by NMBruce, Aug 3, 2018.

  1. Aug 3, 2018 at 2:59 PM
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    NMBruce

    NMBruce [OP] Well-Known Member

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    2020 Quicksand TRD OR, sold = 2006 GX470 (past 85, 2-1987 pickups,90, 92, 96 pickup, 2000 xtracab, 2002 double cab)
    Ironman Foamcell 3" lift, ARB dual compressor, GoPro mount, BadElf mount, Drive grab handle, RCI skids, Victory sliders, half rack, TuffStuff Alpha ll RTT, Dometic 75 Fridge, extra USB & Outlets
    So I did some searching and really could find what I was looking for, sorry if its there and I didn't find it.
    Right now I have a 2006 GX470, lifted, bumpers, skid, rock rails and more, but thinking of moving to a Tacoma in the future.
    So the questions
    1) how fast do the rear drums wear with the newer traction control systems? I know in my 2014 JKUR, my current 2006 GX470 (traction control can't be turned off) and my girlfriends 2015 GX460 the rear pads wear at 2-3 times faster than the front pads. In my older pickup, 1987 Toyota xtra cab, reg cab turbo, 2000 Tacoma and others, the rears never seamed to wear out, but that was before traction control.
    2) just did the Dempster highway up to the Arctic Ocean and coming back down with all the rain the roads where super muddy, parts had even washed out. I uploaded a picture of my rear tire to show the build up from driving on the Dempster Highway. The rear disk where never a problem, so what about drums, YOUR thoughts?

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  2. Aug 3, 2018 at 3:06 PM
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    Wsteven

    Wsteven Well-Known Member

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    Never had a problem with drum brakes and that kind of build up of dirt / ice or snow and as for brake wear on the drum system with the Traction control system I may not be the best to speak for that however You can turn the traction control off on the Toyota. Oh BTW any more in dept answers will cost ya that beautiful trailer I see in that picture....
     
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  3. Aug 3, 2018 at 3:16 PM
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    NMBruce

    NMBruce [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
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    Vehicle:
    2020 Quicksand TRD OR, sold = 2006 GX470 (past 85, 2-1987 pickups,90, 92, 96 pickup, 2000 xtracab, 2002 double cab)
    Ironman Foamcell 3" lift, ARB dual compressor, GoPro mount, BadElf mount, Drive grab handle, RCI skids, Victory sliders, half rack, TuffStuff Alpha ll RTT, Dometic 75 Fridge, extra USB & Outlets
    thanks, the trailer did good, I had trailing arms broke twice from the pounding, need to redesign the mounts. The box is removable and made from Hickory wood and Red Oak
     

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