Trd Big Brake Kit

[bcrib559]

Toledo FJ previously said:

I'm pretty positive you don't need 18 inch wheels to use the TRD big break kit. I've seen it on a TRD edition FJ with just stock 16 inch TRD wheels. Just upgrading to stainless braided break lines will make a big improvement. Add some performance pads and it will be even better.

What will the brake lines do? Also I was looking thru some threds and they said that the trd ss lines wont run with the stock brakes???????????

[Air2air]

OK FJamming asked me to weigh in here.

I LOVE my TRD big brakes. You will notice a mighty big improvement. Yes, the stock brakes are good. But these are much better.

Everyone who drives it notices the improvement. Also I have not had to change pads in 20,000 miles. Comparison with stock:







When I got mine in November 2006 they were not TRD's but Stoptechs. TRD bought the rights to Stoptech for some of the Toyota vehicles.

Here they are on Gadget's 4Runner:

[Fjamming]

Thanks Todd. Looks like I've misspoken. They are not the same as regular TRD brakes. These guys are monsters.

[bcrib559]

So the stop tech will be the exact same as the trd if I order them? they look a lot bigger.....What were those other threds talking about when they said it is a mm difference?

[Air2air]

Crib I forgot to mention mine are the 355mm and are likely a tad too big. I would go with TRD's recommendation. It's been awhile since I was up on the latest on this

[BigEd78]

Execellent thread, I am planning on doing the same thing when I have to replace brakes.
Same questions. Do you have to replace line and what size rims fit and does it work with the factory abs with out having to change anything else?

[DominicG]

So.. In the end are 18"s required?

[bcrib559]

Basically the question still goes unanswered.... The TRD Brakes obviously have to fit with stock wheels 16's or 17's or they wouldn't make them. Why would they mass produce a part that doesn't work on there vehicles.......With that said....Does anyone have the TRD brakes? Are the worth the money?

[Fjamming]

DominicG previously said:

So.. In the end are 18"s required?

Dom, Stoptechs are MUCH bigger then TRDs and need 18s. TRDs apparently will fit 16s and 17s according to others who's chimed up.

I guess you'll need to study up on swept area and pressure to make a determination on whether it's worth it or not. Just by looking at the Stoptech, you KNOW they are better. They look like Porsche brakes.

[DominicG]

Are slotted rotor's even a good idea for the dirt?? Seems like dirt would pack in there.