Big Brake Upgrade Kit
(Front)
Let's face it, the stock brakes on your 1995-2004 6-lug Tacoma leave a little to be desired. Sure, they work alright for stock trucks that don't get driven hard, but when you start towing, hauling heavy loads, or even so much as putting on a set of aftermarket wheels and bigger tires, the stock brakes can quickly go from mediocre to downright scary.
Fortunately, LC Engineering has developed a kit for these trucks to make the brakes on your 4-wheel drive or Pre Runner Tacoma much better. By using Tundra four piston calipers, a set of our exclusive drilled and slotted rotors, combined with a set of OEM brake pads, and a custom set of stainless steel brake lines, we've increased the rotor diameter from the 11-11/16" to 12-1/2" as well as the overall thickness of the rotor for better clamping force and resistance to brake fade.
The brake lines we have developed for this kit include Tundra-style hard lines and brackets, and a custom set of braided Teflon-lined hoses to connect to the stock Tacoma frame-side brake lines. We have also included a matching brake line for the rear to make it a complete package. As with our regular Tacoma braided brake lines, these are also available in stock length(roughly 16"), 3" extended, and 6" extended length to accommodate lifted vehicles and other suspension modifications. Stock length is the standard, unless you choose the extended length.
Kit Includes:
- Front Drilled And Slotted Rotors
- Tundra 13WE Calipers
- Stainless Braided Brake Lines (2 Front, 1 Rear)
- OEM Brake Pads
- Caliper Hard Lines
- Brake Line Clips
- Brake Line Spindle Brackets
NOTE: This upgrade requires minor modifications to the dust shield, and requires the use of 16" or larger wheels. Uses stock master cylinder. Brakes are one of your vehicle's control systems. Do not purchase and/or install brake components unless you are prepared to accept the sole responsibility for use of these components. This Kit will not work on T-100 Trucks. Calipers are shipped raw (un-coated and unpainted) in order to prevent rust, we would recommend to add some sort of protective coating (i.e paint, powder coating, etc.) .
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- 1995.5-2004 3RZ 2.7L Tacoma (6 Lug)
- 1995-2004 5VZ 3.4L Tacoma (6 Lug)
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Installation:
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1. Jack up vehicle and support with jack stands.
2. Open brake master cylinder cap.
3. Remove brake line from frame mount, spindle mount, and remove bracket from spindle. Leave brake line attached to caliper. Removal is unnecessary.
4. Remove caliper by removing two 17mm bolts on the backside of the caliper.
5. Remove rotor. Due to exposure to the elements and moisture, the rotors may be "stuck" to the hub and may require some force to remove from the hub. A dead-blow hammer or rubber mallet should be enough to break the rotor loose from the hub. DO NOT USE A STEEL HAMMER as it will chip and damage components.
6. Remove any corrosion that may be present on the hub surface. Use of anti-seize or disk brake lubricant may prevent further corrosion, and aid in future rotor removal.
7. Install Rotors. Make sure to get the proper rotor on the proper side- Right and Left sides are different.
8. Bend backing plate away from rotor if necessary.
9. Install new caliper with pads and new hardware. Make sure to get the proper caliper on the proper side- Right and Left sides are different. See pic below for hardware placement.
10. Using the factory bolt, mount new brake line bracket on spindle. Left and right side brackets are different, so verify that you have the correct side.
11. Install new steel brake line from the caliper to bracket. Left and right sides are different, so make sure to get the correct side where it needs to be. As a tip, the yellow mark on the line goes closest to the spindle.
12. Install new braided steel line from hard line to frame mount and install retaining clips. You may need to open the center of the frame mounted brake line bracket to allow the new brake line to "clock" to the correct position.
13. Repeat process for other side.
14. This kit also includes a new brake line for the rear of the vehicle. Remove old line and replace with new braided line.
15. Fill brake master cylinder with fresh fluid and bleed brake system according to factory specs. Start at the farthest corner from the master cylinder, and work your way closer. Start with right rear, then left rear, right front, left front (right side is passenger side and left is drivers side).
16. New brake pads will need to be "bedded" and broken in for maximum performance and longevity. Follow the brake pad manufacturer's directions for brake pad break-in.
13 Reviews Hide Reviews Show Reviews
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Great Brake Kit
Very excited to install the Tundra brakes on my 2003 DC Tacoma. Shipping was fast and reasonable considering how heavy the brake parts were. The parts shipped from LC Engineering were carefully packaged with plenty of padding in the boxes- everything arrived in perfect shape. The calipers are the 199mm S13WE models that have plenty of stopping power and fit much easier than the larger 231mm S13WL version. Glad LC chose this caliper for the easy install with stock and after market 16" wheels.
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Instructions somewhat lacking, but Components are
Straightforward and the braking is PHENOMENALLY better than the stock brakes. Without a doubt the upgrade is worth the $$$$
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A no brainer to stop your Tacoma faster
A complete kit that took less than 2 hours to install! It is the most well thought out set of components we've installed on our 2001 Tacoma. Didn't have to go to the auto parts store once!
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Big brake upgrade
The upgrade kit was perfect the the brake job I wanted to accomplish, as I tow my boat every weekend. The braking capabilities of my Tacoma are now greatly enhanced, providing me and my family with more confidence when towing in today's environments! LCE even accommodated some modifications to the kit that allowed me to further enhance the braking system. Loved the kit, service & results, Thank You LCE