Author Topic: What can I do to upgrade my brakes on a budget??????? (Read 3584 times)

Endlessjake · « **on:** Jul 31, 2006, 10:35:10 PM »

I have a stock 84 brake setup right now and when I brake the truck pulls real hard to the left.
So it makes me believe that I need some new rotors or have mine turned with some new pads.
BUT while I do this if I could swap some parts from other new models that work better calipers, rotors etc.
would be the time to do it. Long explanation I know.

So can I swap anything out at the same time?

fourwd1 · « **Reply #1 on:** Aug 01, 2006, 08:43:43 AM »

A common bolt-on upgrade is vented FJ rotors and IFS V6 calipers. The rotors dissipate heat better and the V6 calipers are a bit larger.

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #2 on:** Aug 01, 2006, 09:48:09 AM »

Also, get a good pressure bleeder...getting ALL the air out of the system really makes a noticable difference.

Tat2drew · « **Reply #3 on:** Aug 01, 2006, 04:27:40 PM »

all the ifs v6 caliper kits i have seen say you will need to run wheel spacers to clear the bigger caliper

Jedi87 · « **Reply #4 on:** Aug 01, 2006, 09:18:28 PM »

I have v6 calipers on my 87 and the brakes feel better than in my trans am. It is a worthy upgrade.

8D3TOY · « **Reply #5 on:** Aug 02, 2006, 06:24:25 PM »

I think you can put the larger rear drums from an IFS truck on your rear axle.

Endlessjake · « **Reply #6 on:** Aug 02, 2006, 09:05:22 PM »

So the IFS calipers bolt up exactly where the stock calipers are now?
What year FJ disks ?

brainlessfool · « **Reply #7 on:** Aug 04, 2006, 07:05:32 AM »

Quote from: Endlessjake on Aug 02, 2006, 09:05:22 PM

So the IFS calipers bolt up exactly where the stock calipers are now?
What year FJ disks ?

yes they do, may have to grind a little on the dust sheild. I think I use 80 fj rotors on my 83.

Endlessjake · « **Reply #8 on:** Aug 06, 2006, 12:01:56 PM »

Thanks guys for the help I will let you all know how it turns out.
Might as well change to some stainless brake lines.

Any recommendations on where to find some decent lines?

46&2 · « **Reply #9 on:** Aug 06, 2006, 12:20:03 PM »

I am running some brake lines from All-Pro. they are pretty nice, a little pricey but they are quality.

http://allprooffroad.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=33

rattlecanpaint · « **Reply #10 on:** Aug 09, 2006, 06:17:57 PM »

I think if you use t he V6 calipers, you also have to change the master cyl. I just did this upgrade using the rotors off an FJ80 and the calipers off a 86 4cyl 4runner and had no problems with needing a master cyl. Had to grind some slag off one of the calipers to get the wheel to fit though.

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #11 on:** Aug 09, 2006, 07:36:05 PM »

endlessjake, you can get new 84 rotors, DONT HAVE YOURS TURNED

and new premium pads and ad a fj80 mastercylinder and you will much improve over the stock brakes, however eveything you need you can get from Marlin
http://www.marlincrawler.com/htm/brakes.htm

brainlessfool · « **Reply #12 on:** Aug 09, 2006, 09:11:45 PM »

Kept my stock master on my. seams to work just fine for me.

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #13 on:** Aug 10, 2006, 04:00:04 PM »

Quote from: brainlessfool on Aug 09, 2006, 09:11:45 PM

Kept my stock master on my. seams to work just fine for me.

i went from a 13/16 stock MC to a 7/8 MC from a celica and MAN did it make a difference

i could throw somebody thru the windshield with a 1 inch MC

Hottrod81 · « **Reply #14 on:** Aug 10, 2006, 04:13:51 PM »

I have the master cylinder Marlin offers and it stops 100% better than the stock one.

Endlessjake · « **Reply #15 on:** Aug 11, 2006, 09:49:46 PM »

Cool thanks guys for all the help

IronClad · « **Reply #16 on:** Aug 12, 2006, 04:47:25 AM »

1ton chevy MC makes a world of differences ( 1 1/8th bore)

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #17 on:** Aug 12, 2006, 08:40:00 AM »

Quote from: IronClad on Aug 12, 2006, 04:47:25 AM

1ton chevy MC makes a world of differences ( 1 1/8th bore)

doesnt SKY make a adapter for that ??

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #18 on:** Aug 12, 2006, 09:00:15 AM »

Just as a thought, you say your truck pulls when braking. Is it stock or have you lifted it? If you lifted it do you still have push pull steering or have you upgraded to High steer. Now if you lifted your truck and did not upgrade to High Steer or upgrade the stock steering that could be the problem and upgrading your brakes won't help. You would be experiencing bump steer under braking.

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #19 on:** Aug 12, 2006, 09:14:27 AM »

it would pull to the right then wouldnt it, i know mine will pull to the right if i stab the brakes hard

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #20 on:** Aug 12, 2006, 09:34:58 AM »

I've heard of it doing it either way depending on how high you go, 3 inch lifts tend to send you right, 5-6 will change things since when you go that high most people also remove the torque rod. This does only apply if you have push pull steering though, so if it has High Steer my point is mute.

IronClad · « **Reply #21 on:** Aug 12, 2006, 06:26:58 PM »

Quote from: 79Coyotefrg on Aug 12, 2006, 08:40:00 AM

doesnt SKY make a adapter for that ??

yeah and rockstomper does too.. or you can make one out of a piece of 3/8ths plate like me.. the MC was given to me and i had the plate so i had nothing into my swap.

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #22 on:** Aug 12, 2006, 07:05:56 PM »

i have a chevy MC maybe i'll do that, just for research purposes of course

wmflyfisher · « **Reply #23 on:** Aug 14, 2006, 10:33:50 AM »

Quote from: 79Coyotefrg on Aug 09, 2006, 07:36:05 PM

endlessjake, you can get new 84 rotors, DONT HAVE YOURS TURNED and new premium pads and ad a fj80 mastercylinder and you will much improve over the stock brakes, however eveything you need you can get from Marlin

Does anybody have the part numbers for these pieces? I work at a parts store and could probably cross the numbers and save a little $!

wmflyfisher · « **Reply #24 on:** Aug 14, 2006, 10:34:22 AM »

Does anybody have the part numbers for these pieces? I work at a parts store and could probably cross the numbers and save a little $!

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #25 on:** Aug 14, 2006, 12:01:05 PM »

just look for 97 FJ80 landcruiser 4wd non abs

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