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This is a discussion thread titled "Proposed Group Buy: Sos Disc Brake Conversion For The '00 To '06 Tundra", within the Group Buys forum, part of the Marketplace Forums category.
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Re: Proposed Group Buy: Sos Disc Brake Conversion For The '00 To '06 Tundra
I'm in. I am so tired of not really trusting my brakes to stop safely at 65+ without rear ending the guy in front of me (and I leave PLENTY of room in most cases). Like keninsb said, the installation instructions are on the SOS web site and I can't imagine them being any easier for a Tundra kit. I watched an episode of Speed or one of those car shows designed for do-it-yourselfers not too long ago and they installed a big brake rear disc conversion kit on a Mustang that most junior high kids could have done, with the before and after test results showing a significant improvement in the stopping distance. I used to be in the group that believed the rear drum brakes are good enough since they don't do the greatest percentage of stopping anyway. And I subscribed to the theory that most tractor-trailer rigs use drum brakes and as heavy as they are they can stop pretty well, right? Then my employer gave me a new Trailblazer for my company vehicle with four wheel discs and I cannot believe the difference it makes in your ability to stop quickly and safely. That was enough to sell me on the idea of disc brakes on all wheels.
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Re: Proposed Group Buy: Sos Disc Brake Conversion For The '00 To '06 Tundra
what about replacement pads?
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Re: Proposed Group Buy: Sos Disc Brake Conversion For The '00 To '06 Tundra
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Originally Posted by '00tundra
what about replacement pads?
The calipers used for this conversion are from an '87-88 T-Bird Turbo Coupe. Pads can be ordered for those calipers. I checked some different sites for pads because I want to use ceramic pads (my wheels are a pain to clean). I ended up ordering new EBC Red Stuff Ceramic pads for the front and rear from Buybrakes.com (I needed new front pads anyway and wanted to match them up).
I think that the only parts that are really custom are the caliper mounts and brake hoses. Most other parts can be bought OTC.
Hope this helps.
Ken
Re: Proposed Group Buy: Sos Disc Brake Conversion For The '00 To '06 Tundra
Does any one have this mod installed, I'm curious to the improvement, if any? I replaced my front calipers a couple of years ago with some good brembo's and I think the stopping power is pretty good now.
Re: Proposed Group Buy: Sos Disc Brake Conversion For The '00 To '06 Tundra
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Originally Posted by fastman9
Does any one have this mod installed, I'm curious to the improvement, if any? I replaced my front calipers a couple of years ago with some good brembo's and I think the stopping power is pretty good now.
TS member dogger did the install. You can see his comments in this thread.
Re: Proposed Group Buy: Sos Disc Brake Conversion For The '00 To '06 Tundra
alright alright you twisted my arm...sign me up! Just a quick Q though, i'm a bit unclear as to what the diff is between this kit listed and the pro series besides the min. wheel size requirements, what is the difference?
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Re: Proposed Group Buy: Sos Disc Brake Conversion For The '00 To '06 Tundra
2003TRD: I am not sure about the cold weather thing. I was told that disc brakes are better if they get wet because they dry off quicker. Not sure about the cold though.
Kaleo: I am not sure on the difference between the standard kit and the pro-series kit. I emailed Tom to see if he could clarify.
Re: Proposed Group Buy: Sos Disc Brake Conversion For The '00 To '06 Tundra
Just bumping this group buy, I am interested but not yet a positive. Just looking for a few more 1st hand experiences with this setup. Also from the instructions and pics it looks like the parking brake uses the caliper as a mechanical brake? So no more drum shoes? Just want to clarify. Oh and one mmore? What kind of rotor are they? Since the calipers and pads are t-birds, are the rotors the same?
Re: Proposed Group Buy: Sos Disc Brake Conversion For The '00 To '06 Tundra
OK, Group Buy is officially closed. However, you can still contact Tom at Sosperf@aol.com and he said that TS members will receive special pricing.
Thanks to all that contributed and participated.
Ken
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Re: Proposed Group Buy: Sos Disc Brake Conversion For The '00 To '06 Tundra
Re: Proposed Group Buy: Sos Disc Brake Conversion For The '00 To '06 Tundra
Re: Proposed Group Buy: Sos Disc Brake Conversion For The '00 To '06 Tundra
besides the min. wheel size requirements, what is the difference?
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