Rear disc brakes on the Cheap - Page 5

Winch · 03-30-2009, 02:18 PM

Hi. I see that the adapter plates are still not available from ruffstuff and the ones listed on Sky are for chevy calipers. Would those brakets from Sky work for the front Tacoma calipers? Mine are from a 2002, so it came with 16" wheels. Or does anyone know who else would make a bracket for Tacoma calipers? Thanks
http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/...per-p-111.html
http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/new...uct.php?id=128

hytenor · 03-30-2009, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winch

Hi. I see that the adapter plates are still not available from ruffstuff and the ones listed on Sky are for chevy calipers. Would those brakets from Sky work for the front Tacoma calipers? Mine are from a 2002, so it came with 16" wheels. Or does anyone know who else would make a bracket for Tacoma calipers? Thanks
http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/...per-p-111.html
http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/new...uct.php?id=128

Sky's are designed for Chevy calipers only but they do fit the Taco ends.
...never seen any other brackets for disc calipers other than FROR's Supra rear discs that are no longer available.

Winch · 03-30-2009, 08:37 PM

OK thanks. So, would they require a bit of grinding, or is it a complete fit?

Mr Tacomi · 03-30-2009, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Winch

OK thanks. So, would they require a bit of grinding, or is it a complete fit?

your question is vague... 'they' = Tacoma calipers ? NO FIT

sky's brackets fit tacoma axle 'ends' and CHEVY calipers... NO, Chevy calipers and Tacoma calipers are not in the least bit interchangeable.

Winch · 03-31-2009, 09:21 AM

Oh OK, I get it now. Thanks. Does anyone perhaps know what the exact offset of the brackets is? I see that they are bent to the outside, and I'm thinking I'd be better off if I make my own brackets that will fit the Taco calipers I already have.

hytenor · 03-31-2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Winch

Oh OK, I get it now. Thanks. Does anyone perhaps know what the exact offset of the brackets is? I see that they are bent to the outside, and I'm thinking I'd be better off if I make my own brackets that will fit the Taco calipers I already have.

you will just have to experiment.

do you have a plate bender that can handle 5/16" plate? that's what you'll need.

I do have the Sky kit including the Chevy brake parts fs ...got them on a Diamond axle that I just bought and don't need them. Rotors, calipers, pads, brackets. They are front calipers so no ebrake.

Winch · 04-01-2009, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by hytenor

you will just have to experiment.

do you have a plate bender that can handle 5/16" plate? that's what you'll need.

No, but I actually had no intention to bend the plate. Instead I can cut the plate out of 1/2" steel and then weld the appropriate size spacer to the outside of the plate to give me the correct offset for attaching the Taco caliper. Would still be a lot of work, though, but so far my truck is 100% Toyota, and I plan on keeping it that way. No chevy calipers, please.

hytenor · 04-01-2009, 01:18 PM

take pics and do a writeup if you're able to make the Taco calipers work

Deacon · 04-06-2009, 08:08 PM

I think I'll try the SKY brackets with the Chevy calipers.

hytenor · 04-07-2009, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Deacon

I think I'll try the SKY brackets with the Chevy calipers.

I have a brand new set, brackets, rotors, calipers and pads...will sell for a lot cheaper than off their site. they came on a Diamond axle I just bought...have no use for the brake parts.

Sky brackets
Monte Carlo rotors, calipers, pads

Yotastalker · 11-01-2009, 01:53 PM

Can anyone please put all this info together in a step by step process with parts and tools and how to/pictures and hook a guy up. I feel like I'm piecing 10 different web sites together trying to get the same thing, I'm confused as hell now. I did a rear brake swap on my 87 4Runner(some problems) and now I want to do it to my daily driver 2000 Taco.

And another question, does anyone make a transfer case disc brake dealywhoo for Tacoma's?

Thanks,

Chris

hytenor · 11-01-2009, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yotastalker

Can anyone please put all this info together in a step by step process with parts and tools and how to/pictures and hook a guy up. I feel like I'm piecing 10 different web sites together trying to get the same thing, I'm confused as hell now. I did a rear brake swap on my 87 4Runner(some problems) and now I want to do it to my daily driver 2000 Taco.

And another question, does anyone make a transfer case disc brake dealywhoo for Tacoma's?

Thanks,

Chris

still no tcase ebrake for Tacos, sorry.

dstrbdone · 11-02-2009, 01:30 AM

I talked to PartsMike at the easter jeep safari in Moab about using his caliper for the atlas and modding it onto a mount for the tacos. I still have all the trial stuff from the Ballistic one so I planned on just modding the old mount to hold the better caliper from Mike and using one of the rotors I already had. Just haven't had the money or time to pick up the caliper lately.

Hoax 56 · 11-03-2009, 01:12 AM

is there a reason why no one has made a t-case e brake for the taco yet??? cause i need to figure out an e brake setup..

dstrbdone · 11-03-2009, 01:17 AM

I haven't had an e-brake for years now. Some people really like the line locks. If you go that route I recommend a manual one that doesn't require electrical power to keep it engaged.

hytenor · 11-03-2009, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoax 56

is there a reason why no one has made a t-case e brake for the taco yet??? cause i need to figure out an e brake setup..

something to do with clearance issues. Balistic tried but it didn't work so he discontinued it.

Hoax 56 · 11-03-2009, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dstrbdone

I haven't had an e-brake for years now. Some people really like the line locks. If you go that route I recommend a manual one that doesn't require electrical power to keep it engaged.

well if i was to install a line lock, since that is about my only option, where do most people put it? inside the cab or what? cause that would seem like a pain to run lines into the cab...

Winch · 11-04-2009, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoax 56

well if i was to install a line lock, since that is about my only option, where do most people put it? inside the cab or what? cause that would seem like a pain to run lines into the cab...

Others may have different opinions/ suggestions, but first thing to remember is that they are illegal on the road. The electrical ones can be mounted on the firewall by the brake booster, but you cannot leave them on and as far as I know, the best place to mount the manual ones is by running lines into the cab. You may be able to use an actuator, like a power antenna or cruise control actuator to actuate the manual linelock remotely with a switch, though.

WhyHikeAU · 11-05-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Windtech007

Are you modding your brakes in the street of a trailer park in Alabama?

No wonder you thought my lathe was redneck!!!

You better believe it.

I lived in a trailer while I was putting myself through college. Joke if you want but I am not ashamed of it, this way I still had some funds for wheeling.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ben90

How's that nobody has mentioned anything about that friendly lift block in the back of a SAS rig

Can do a disc brake mod but can't lift without a block?

I can do all kinds of things If I had a money tree.

It now has my own custom leaf pack back there without the block. Oh and the spacers are to make the rear match the full width d44 front.

Its amazing how you leave a thread for a little while and people start talking smack

BTW This setup is still working great on my rig. Any more questions let me know.

03-30-2009, 02:18 PM	#121
Winch Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 316	Hi. I see that the adapter plates are still not available from ruffstuff and the ones listed on Sky are for chevy calipers. Would those brakets from Sky work for the front Tacoma calipers? Mine are from a 2002, so it came with 16" wheels. Or does anyone know who else would make a bracket for Tacoma calipers? Thanks http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/...per-p-111.html http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/new...uct.php?id=128 __________________ '02 Double cab, 5 speed swap, dual T-cases, FJ80 SAS, dual E-lockers, 37" MTR's '80 Pick-up, '80 cab with '02 double cab chassis, 3.4L V6, 5 speed swap, IFS, airbag, air, power doorlocks, etc.

03-30-2009, 08:37 PM	#123
Winch Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 316	OK thanks. So, would they require a bit of grinding, or is it a complete fit? __________________ '02 Double cab, 5 speed swap, dual T-cases, FJ80 SAS, dual E-lockers, 37" MTR's '80 Pick-up, '80 cab with '02 double cab chassis, 3.4L V6, 5 speed swap, IFS, airbag, air, power doorlocks, etc.

03-31-2009, 09:21 AM	#125
Winch Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 316	Oh OK, I get it now. Thanks. Does anyone perhaps know what the exact offset of the brackets is? I see that they are bent to the outside, and I'm thinking I'd be better off if I make my own brackets that will fit the Taco calipers I already have. __________________ '02 Double cab, 5 speed swap, dual T-cases, FJ80 SAS, dual E-lockers, 37" MTR's '80 Pick-up, '80 cab with '02 double cab chassis, 3.4L V6, 5 speed swap, IFS, airbag, air, power doorlocks, etc.

04-06-2009, 08:08 PM	#129
Deacon Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 121	I think I'll try the SKY brackets with the Chevy calipers. __________________ Deacon 03 DC Warn winch, AllPro rear bumper DeMello sliders, front bumper, 1 in BL Donahoe's front & Deavers rear, 33's dual battery, Bushwacker flares Tundra front brakes

11-01-2009, 01:53 PM	#131
Yotastalker Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mannheim, Germany Posts: 33	More info Rear Disc conversion Can anyone please put all this info together in a step by step process with parts and tools and how to/pictures and hook a guy up. I feel like I'm piecing 10 different web sites together trying to get the same thing, I'm confused as hell now. I did a rear brake swap on my 87 4Runner(some problems) and now I want to do it to my daily driver 2000 Taco. And another question, does anyone make a transfer case disc brake dealywhoo for Tacoma's? Thanks, Chris __________________ Yotastalker is mah name, cuttin, weldin, is mah game. http://www.myspace.com/chrisandstuff 2000 Taco w/ ICON 2.5in lift, yokohama's, rocksliders. 87 4Runner SAC'd w/ lots of stuff 2003 Tundra junker in storage

11-02-2009, 01:30 AM	#133
dstrbdone The Un-people person Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Brighton, CO Posts: 1,128	I talked to PartsMike at the easter jeep safari in Moab about using his caliper for the atlas and modding it onto a mount for the tacos. I still have all the trial stuff from the Ballistic one so I planned on just modding the old mount to hold the better caliper from Mike and using one of the rotors I already had. Just haven't had the money or time to pick up the caliper lately. __________________ 1998 SR5 TeRD 4x4, Front Pro Rock D60 w/ Dedenbear kingpin and ARB locker, Rear 35 spline D60, locked, rear disks, 4.7 crawlbox, 40" Swamper LTB's, 17" Stazworks double beadlocks, 9000# T-Max comp winch etc... My other SAC My out of date Website under construction For those of you interested in Throttle body spacers: Click here

11-03-2009, 01:12 AM	#134
Hoax 56 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bountiful, UT Posts: 139	is there a reason why no one has made a t-case e brake for the taco yet??? cause i need to figure out an e brake setup.. __________________ '98 ExCab Tacoma 2.7, Few mods..

11-03-2009, 01:17 AM	#135
dstrbdone The Un-people person Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Brighton, CO Posts: 1,128	I haven't had an e-brake for years now. Some people really like the line locks. If you go that route I recommend a manual one that doesn't require electrical power to keep it engaged. __________________ 1998 SR5 TeRD 4x4, Front Pro Rock D60 w/ Dedenbear kingpin and ARB locker, Rear 35 spline D60, locked, rear disks, 4.7 crawlbox, 40" Swamper LTB's, 17" Stazworks double beadlocks, 9000# T-Max comp winch etc... My other SAC My out of date Website under construction For those of you interested in Throttle body spacers: Click here

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