Soft brakes

Was thinking of upgrading the brake-lines to a solid or steel flex line. My stock brakes just feel a little too spongy. Anyone change out their lines? To what? Did it help tighten them up? Any thoughts would be appreciated...

 

I actually did hear from someone on another forum that stainless braided lines helped the brakes pressure issue on these trucks. And the theory was - the rubber lines are cheap and expand under pressure/braking.

If you offroad at all and are lifted - it's good idea to have stainless braided lines (extended) anyway with all the suspension flexing & such. I had a full set on my 96 taco and my jeep has stainless lines.

I'd definately do some more searching. I'm curious to hear the results also.

I just haven't heard of that many people who have done it...Perhaps TTORA guys might have some insight?

 

Thanks for the info.

 

I watching tis thread also...just curious.....

 

i have heard of alot of people swapping out the rubber lines for braided stainless and it helping alot. also....some are changing otu the fluid to a better brake fluid like motul. also.....when stock brakes wear out, a great combo(which im gonna do before too long)is hawk ceramic pads and power slot rotors!!

 

How expensive?

 

Just ordered a set of (Goodridge G-Stop braided brake lines) from AutoAnything, so, I guess I'll be keep'in you guys in the loop on how well they work out. More posts to come...oh, and thanks for the feedback.

 

Sweet!! How much did they run ya? (too lazy to look it up )

Maybe I'll put this on the Christmas list.... along with several other things.

Keep us updated on the performance!

 

I used those very brake lines on my Altima and they were well worth it. I definitely felt a difference in braking. I hadn't actually thought about using them on the truck but now I think I will.

I've also been looking for some decent slotted rotors for the Tacoma. I found EBC rotors but I'm not paying $170 each for them so if anyone knows of a cheaper solution, please speak up.

 

hey wilson.......cheapest place i have found for rotors and brake pads...........

http://www.raceshopper.com/

 

$115 + tax, a little pricey but well worth it IMO if it eliminates my spongy brakes.

 

$115 plus tax.....is that for the braided stainless brake lines?? if so....not a bad price there. i have seen them alot higher.

 

Actually you're right, I did do well on the price. I checked a few other sites and saw the same braided lines anywhere from $139-$175 for my application. Can't wait to review them, I'm feeling real good about the purchase.http://www.autoanything.com/brakes/61A3671A0A0A2652829.aspx

 

BTW Tacomaman, when does deer season start this year? I mean for bow of course. I really should plan a trip back to East Coast this fall.

 

Have you adjusted the rear brakes lately if they are way out your pedal will feel spongy just a thought.

 

here, the bow season starts about the second week in september.....getting real close man!!! im ready to put some meat in the freezer!!

 

The brakes should be self adjusting (paticularly the rear drums).

Now - unless the adjusters aren't working properly, you'd *think* this is something should be covered under warrantee. I wonder what the dealer would say if you requested they *check* the functionality of the drum brake adjuster? Would they cover that under warrantee considering the adjuster itself is NOT a wear item?

On the 05+ model trucks - are the rear drum brakes adjusted in reverse? Or are they adjusted via using the ebrake?

 

I don't use my ebrake (per say) with the Auto unless I'm on an incline.

My brakes are nice (harder) when I first get in the truck but that only lasts the first couple presses on the pedal. After that - they're soft like everyone complains about. I've gotten used to it so I'm not overly concerned.

Makes me wonder if they're in adjustment at first - but not staying there after the first couple pedal pushes? In most cases...I'm in reverse when I'm using the brakes the first couple times, the brakes feel good. Hmm....
I've never had my drum brakes off since owning this truck. I was tempted to open 'em up the last time I rotated my tires, but they weren't coming off easily and I ran outta time to bother with it.

 

I don't think they would it is an adjustment which the warranty is usually 1 year or 12,000 miles.

For the best adjustment and you know there adjusted try this tighten them up just till there is a little drag :