Tundra Brake Upgrade Parts Reccomendation

Hey there, does anyone have experience with the Tundra brake upgrade kit on 1st gen Tacoma. I was going to go with OEM Tundra rotors and pads. But not sure what 13WL calipers to get as there are so many options. I was thinking of the A Premium calipers. If anyone has recommendations that would be great.

 

Tons of threads on this, even write ups.

 

Maybe check rockauto.com for calipers

 

I like the Napa Calipers myself. But if you can find some used OEM calipers that are in good condition. Those would be good too.
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This page has a great step-by-step guide (with pics) on the upgrade, as well as links to all the parts needed (at varying price points).

https://adventuretaco.com/guide/step-by-step-tundra-brake-upgrade-on-a-tacoma-or-4runner/

• 2 Toyota Tundra OEM rotors (L/R: 43512-0C011) Note: Amazon is sometimes out of these, and the Bosch QuietCast line is another good (and cheaper) option
• 2 Remanufactured Tundra 13WL calipers. Any of the following will work just fine and are all generally remanufactured by Cardone:
  • Callahan: L+R set, red powder coat
  • A-Premium: L+R set
  • Napa Eclipse: (L: CAL SE3263) (R: CAL SE3264) or Adaptive One (L: ADC 1766XA) (R: ADC 1766XB)
  • or 13WL calipers from another parts store. Note: if they carry multiple lines, I recommend getting a line that has a lifetime warranty in case you ever need to replace a caliper.
• 1 set of Toyota Tundra OEM brake pads (set of L/R)
• 1 set of Toyota Tundra OEM brake pad shims (set of L/R)
• Brake lines
  • Tacoma: 1 kit of Tacoma-to-Tundra Hard Brake Line Upgrade Kit
• Some DOT4 brake fluid, and 3M brake cleaner

OEM is best for the pads, but for the calipers you shouldn't pay the premium. Get them from your local parts store (ideally) or amazon, which will give a lifetime warranty in case you ever need to replace them.

And don't forget the upgraded lines, they make a big difference with the larger calipers.

 

Think I went with rock auto for the calipers, Amazon for the rotors, O'Reillys for the pads, and this guy ^ for the brake lines

 

I went with this $200 Tundra Rotor/Caliper/Pad kit as well as Adventure Taco's brake line kit and Toyota OEM shims and the recommended Toyota OEM pads in the AT guide.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/195545139293

I also went with Motul DOT 5.1 Synthetic brake fluid, which I have used for years in all my vehicles. I believe the synthetic is shown to be more resistant to the damaging effects of water absorbtion.

All is well after about 1300 miles on the parts.



Mike

 

Anyone know the pitch of the brake line to the Tundra caliper? It is M10 thread. Is it 1.0?

 

This is what you want... https://adventuretaco.com/product/tacoma-to-tundra-hard-brake-line-kit/

 

That is an approach.

But back in the day of FJ40s (and by extension minitrucks), we went to a single line in an effort to get rid of the hard lines from caliper. Two less leak points.

From what I'm seeing, a standard rubber line is ~$15ea(Summit search) but I'm trying to narrow down pitch at caliper. I could go 3an stainless plus fittings. *cheap bastard hat on*

 

I have that same hat!

In the case of the Tundra upgrade, I initially wore that one too. Turns out, not such a good idea due to the design of the 13WL and 13WE calipers, which were/are designed for a situation where there's a hard line into the caliper rather than a banjo.

After going through the process of having a 13WL seize up on the trail, and having to source a replacement that would actually work with the single-line setup, I wrote up my analysis.

Making It Right: Tacoma-to-Tundra Brake Upgrade

You'll see at the bottom there, that's how the kit came to life.

 

I wasn't planning on banjo at caliper. There is male threaded M10 flex lines available. I'm trying to find pitch needed for Tundra caliper.

As I noted, old FJ40s and minitrucks ran the same exact "short hardline" setup. Many/most people got rid of it and went male threaded flex line to the caliper with no issue.

 

Why not go with the banjo bolt setup? Keeps the brake line tight to the caliper so nothing sticking out to get hit by debri.
Not my truck, but mine are the same. Been running for more than 10 years, no problems

Wheelers Offroad, LCE, poly performance all sell extended stainless steel brake lines with a banjo fitting.

 

Banjo only works with certain 13WL (and 13WE) calipers, since they were designed for hard lines. No way to know prior to getting your hands on the specific caliper. Details here: Making It Right: Tacoma-to-Tundra Brake Upgrade. So, not to say that you can't make it work (and many do, I did initially even), but it's not easily guaranteed.