Upgraded brakes?

Anyone upgraded their brakes? Looking at alcon, stop tech and power brake. Not sure if 2k + is worth it or is ther a cheaper option? Pic for attention...

 

I thought I saw people post here that Tacoma’s are actually better then some of the other mid-size trucks.

 

Best value is kool stop cryo treated and TRD pads.

 

If you go to the correct 17” wheel, there are a ton of options!

There is a Tundra caliper upgrade as well.

What’s the best setup, @JasonLee ?

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/brake-upgrade-stoptech-rotors-trd-performance-pads.523829/

 

I have the SOS 16” kit and rear disc conversion. The front makes the biggest difference (rear helps when loaded up or towing). Personally it’s one of the changes I’m happiest about. Money well spent IMO - not cheap but worth it to me. Will make a huge difference with the weight your carrying on your rig.

 

Not break related but I love the setup what’s height on the topper?

 

I really got to ask why? You going to race this thing on the track?

 

Weight + hills


OP go for the ole @crashnburn80 special

 

I use my truck as a truck and pull a camper.

 

Right on.

 

It is possible to overheat the stock pads in the mountains. I would have guessed otherwise but it happened to me. When really hot they had a little shutter to them.

If I cared to upgrade them, pads and fluid should be plenty. Maybe duct some cold air to them. Big brakes like Stop-tech or Brembo have a place, but on the street they are overkill. The OE calipers are smaller Brembo knockoffs anyway.

 

Big brakes using factory parts. Will require 17" wheels.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...unner-bbk-upgrade-for-2nd-gen-tacomas.504234/

 

Stoptech 6 Piston BBK. Noticed my brakes fading on long technical trails. Will add rear disks and larger master cylinder, Black Friday sale permitting.

 

If it no longer stops in a safe distance or has fade often, then yeah, I'd say it's worth it
It looks like you've got a lot of $ in to mods, so don't stop short of finishing the build. (Pun intended)

 

Cheaper is the 4Runner or Gx470 upgrade.

For max bling, StopTech 6-piston up front.
I have a 300lb camper on my truck and have never wanted to upgrade the rear drums.

 

Have you tried upgraded pads, rotors, and fluid first?

 

Cool story bro..

 

I was looking at this kit

 

I need to freshen up my front brakes soon I'm at 140,000 miles stock stuff lol impressive to me .