I have a 1997 Toyota T100. Does any one know of a rear brake conversion from drum to disk? If some one could point me in the right direction, that would be great.
I just did the conversion friday, it was so simple. Got used 05 calipers complete with pads for 50 bucks each. Got rotors for 50 bucks each at advance, and got the brake lines and bolts from the dealer.
Go my dremel after the backing plate. Trimmed it up, put everything on, and right now am using the pads that came with the calipers. Stops MUCH BETTER.
I have some Satisfied Pro Ceramic pads coming, and will swap out soon.
I bet I don't have 300 bucks in the whole thing. Definitely a great move.
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2002 Tundra SR5, TRD Off-Road with Limited Slip
Dynomax Super Turbo Exhaust, K&N FIPK, ASP pulley.
The TSB are there to help assist a dealer in repairing your problems. Unlike like a recall where a certain part or repair must be done for safety's sake a TSB usually explains a known fix for a common problem.
Toyota is obligated to repair the this brake issue for 3 year or 36000 miles. If your buddy's problems occurred in this time/milage frame and the upgrade was never performed he could have a case to go back to Toyota and pressure them to repair it.
Some on this forum have had the dealer do this repair way out of warranty. Maybe one of them will see this and can explain how they pulled this off.
Mike
It's easy call the zone manage or area zone rep and problem solved. I forced Toyota to replace mine due to wasted trip to and from the Dealership.Toyota is very aware on the problem's having owned a 2000 With lot's of brakes issues im glad it was resolved to kept me happy ever 3 to 4 k on replacement brakes was getting very old
I couldn't say for sure since I'm haven't read this warranty details. My take is most manufacture's extended warranties only cover drivetrain components for a extend mileage. (Engine, Trans, Diffs, and Transfercases)
If this is an aftermarket warranty I'm sure this will not cover things like this as these warranties normally barley cover anything at all.
I would be happy to read it over if you want to IM me.
Mike
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Mike, this was the best, most comprehensive posting of the front brake TSB i've ever seen. Used it to upgrade the calipers on my 2000 Tundra.
With the information you provided, i was able to procure the parts and do the conversion in 2 hours after work. Finished the job just before dark set in.
Again, i can't thank you enough for the caliper conversion post.
I'm going though all your other posts so i'm not sure if you've already addressed it yet but could you do the same type of post on the rear brake vibration TSB's BR00302 and BR00600?
I use my parking brake and pump the brake pedal to adjust the rear brakes but the drums continually warp.
I'm purchasing the upgraded drums from Toyota but i'm not sure if i also need the newer 2006 Brake pads, brake hardware and star adjuster.
Thank you,
Lou
TS member anhn27 did a fantastic write up on the rear brakes at: Braking Shudder (Its not the rotors)HELP!!!
I recently added the copy of the Chiltons section for the rear brakes to the post so that should be a plenty to get you going on the rear brakes.
I just moved this thread into the brake forum where it needs to be. I am considering making it a sticky but want to read through it completely first. I may have a little something to add.
Mike
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I tow camping gear and two large ATV's on trailer from Sea Level to 7000 ft. and found the stock break set up dangerous. My breaks we fading and failing after medium to long downhills, and came close to wrecking.
After searching for solutions, I came upon this install guide. I upgraded with the larger calipers and bought the best rotors I could find.
Now I have no problems stopping. Thanks for the post.
I did the upgrade this weekend. To the gentleman who took the time to write up that instruction manual: THANK YOU!!!! I owe you a beer or two if you are ever in Eastern NC. I spent about 500.00 total in my brake upgrade. I bought reman, loaded calipers from Autozone for 121.00 each, new rotors at 69.99 each (but you get a 15% discount if you buy pads at the same time), new metal brake lines and bolts, a new set of metal shears and some gloves.
I started at noon and was done at 3:00, as I had to bleed the brakes when I was done, and I took apart my calipers to put silicone in all the good places. Drove the truck last night and the difference was night and day. I didnt end up needing to use the new metal brake lines, but since I plan on replacing my rubber lines with stainless steel shortly, Ill do it then.
I'm so glad to hear this post has helped so many with their brakes. I've been out of the public service side of auto repair for about 7 years now. This is one thing I miss about fixing customers cars, the part when you can really help someone out and give them more then they bargained for.
Not only are you all upgrading your brakes, I hope you are all learning how to professionally repair your brakes.
Great brake repair is all about the details and when you are working on your own vehicle you are more apt to pay attention to the details then many technicians out there tend to do.
I am so glad I can help,
Mike
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For anyone who has done the brake TSB on their Tundra: I want your old calipers! I have a 2000 4Runner, and installing the old Tundra calipers will be an upgrade for me. Please PM me if you have any Tundra calipers with S13WE stamped on them.
For anyone who has done the brake TSB on their Tundra: I want your old calipers! I have a 2000 4Runner, and installing the old Tundra calipers will be an upgrade for me. Please PM me if you have any Tundra calipers with S13WE stamped on them.
Thanks!
Jason
It depends on if there is a core charge for the calipers. My core charge was 80.00, and they didnt have a problem taking back the old, different calipers.
Some places won't take the cores back if they are not the same. So there is a chance someone will have a set for you. Then you could check a savage yard also.
Mike
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Re: How To: Early Tundra Brake Upgrade
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