Author Topic: Vented Brake Rotors (Read 23303 times)

90TOYPU · « **on:** Jan 08, 2003, 04:32:02 PM »

Can someone please tell me what year FJ80 vented brake rotors work on minitruck front axles? Thanks

Paul_Elbisser · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 09, 2003, 03:01:41 AM »

I'm using 82 FJ40

whitetoy · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 16, 2003, 06:44:39 AM »

Hey Paul,
Since the rotors are thicker, do the wheels end up
sticking out that much more ?

90TOYPU · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 16, 2003, 01:55:43 PM »

Nope, axle width does not change.

cruzila · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 20, 2003, 02:34:43 AM »

Any Fj40 disc will work too. I am assuming you already know to change the caliper too.

90TOYPU · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 20, 2003, 10:28:44 AM »

I actually have the rotors on my truck but I need to replace them and I'm not sure what to buy. The axle is originally out of an 85 truck. I have been told there are a few different applications that will work. I thought they were from an fj80 but maybe fj40 rotors are what I need. HELP!!
SO, WHAT MODEL AND YEARS WILL WORK?
Cruzila, I am aware that you have to run IFS callipers with the rotors...thanks for the note though.

Paul_Elbisser · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 20, 2003, 05:00:12 PM »

I'm running 82 FJ40 rotors on the stock 84 mini truck hubs. 87 IFS calipers, and 1/4" spacers to clear wheels.

90TOYPU · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 20, 2003, 05:03:15 PM »

Thanks buddy........I'll check into some 82 FJ40 rotors.

cruzila · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 22, 2003, 02:10:21 AM »

ANY year FJ40 will work. :up:

Paul_Elbisser · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 22, 2003, 06:26:20 AM »

If I remember corectly some of the mini axles had a disk that went over the studs. I believe these need a diferent rotor. However I am not positive.

cruzila · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 23, 2003, 02:28:03 AM »

Yes, bolt on mini rotors are not as desirable. Not sure if you can change to studs through both and get them to work. IIRC it will work if the through studs are used with a vented rotor.

brainlessfool · « **Reply #11 on:** Feb 09, 2003, 09:03:53 AM »

ok how about a dumb ? why do it? whats the benefit? if its more stopping power, well I'd better get some of that too!

brainlessfool · « **Reply #12 on:** Feb 17, 2003, 03:06:04 PM »

WHY? WHY? WHY? I just gots ta know!

Cracker · « **Reply #13 on:** Feb 17, 2003, 04:05:40 PM »

Keeps the brakes cooler.
Rotors prolly arent as prone to warping.
Also if you use 90+ V6 IFS calipers, (bigger calipers/pistons) + bigger MC = better stopping power.

Supposedly another application that will work is any year FJ60.

BigMike · « **Reply #14 on:** Feb 17, 2003, 09:25:54 PM »

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ok how about a dumb ? why do it? whats the benefit? if its more stopping power, well I'd better get some of that too!

Allows you to wedge a long screwdriver in the vents and up against the caliper for various reasons. :monkey:

brainlessfool · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 18, 2003, 07:14:12 AM »

cool!! I could use a screw driver in my brakes! thanks mike:thud:

brainlessfool · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 18, 2003, 07:16:03 AM »

and thanks cracker! I tought that mite be the case, and I'll be looking in to the V6 calipers.

brainlessfool · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 18, 2003, 11:04:45 AM »

HEY, that would make a heck of a parking brake! thanks mike:bowdown:

:up:

BigMike · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 18, 2003, 06:44:26 PM »

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HEY, that would make a heck of a parking brake! thanks mike:bowdown: :up:

But only in one direction eh? eh? The driver would fall out if rolled away from the caliper and down, and then you've got no screwdriver e-brake

brainlessfool · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 19, 2003, 07:09:31 AM »

Well how about two drivers??? one on each side of the caliper?

brainlessfool · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 19, 2003, 03:02:40 PM »

eh?eh?

cruzila · « **Reply #21 on:** Feb 26, 2003, 02:25:01 PM »

Well if the screwdriver fell out..... the flat tire it caused would hold you back :~~: :~~:

brainlessfool · « **Reply #22 on:** Feb 26, 2003, 03:40:02 PM »

Rock_Starr · « **Reply #23 on:** Mar 11, 2003, 10:17:01 AM »

I was under the impression that the fj80 rotors were the ones to use. I have a set of ifs calipers coming my way and would like to get this info straight before i get started. Which work? And which are superior, if any?

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #24 on:** Mar 12, 2003, 01:46:46 PM »

well red it seems that sometimes when mags do articles on brake swaps they think people have too much money and recomend expensive stuff ya dont need anything costly just use about any year of fj40 disc and they will swap right on with either a ifs or fj caliper it simply couldnt get eisier!! and by the way if they can lock up my 38s they are worth the time!

BigMike · « **Reply #25 on:** Mar 12, 2003, 06:11:25 PM »

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Well if the screwdriver fell out..... the flat tire it caused would hold you back :~~: :~~:

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Rock_Starr · « **Reply #26 on:** Mar 27, 2003, 11:53:46 AM »

Good point WT, and thanks for the info.
-Starr

Rock_Starr · « **Reply #27 on:** Mar 27, 2003, 11:58:48 AM »

:oAnd Holy Sh|t they lockup 38s, i dont think i could lock up my 32s with the factory setup (even with both feet on the brake pedal.) :yum:

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #28 on:** Mar 27, 2003, 06:17:07 PM »

if you saw what my legs had to support you would understand why i can do that (plus of sourse i have a few tricks done all with stock parts nothing sneeky)
:chug:

Rock_Starr · « **Reply #29 on:** Mar 28, 2003, 01:36:25 PM »

nice, so would you mind pm -ing me the tricks or posting them?

I am very curious! :~~:
:chug:

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