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Re: Hilux Brakes

PostPosted: Tue, 09 Jun 2015 5:10 +0000
by rory18
Locknut, here is my progress of brake upgrades/ Changes.

1. Dual diaphragm brake booster.
2. DBA T2 dimpled slotted rotors and pads.
3. Extended braided brake lines.
4. Longer rear biassing valve rod.

I was running the dual diaphragm booster by itself for a while and it was probably the best bang for buck upgrade and all the rest just compliment the setup. With just the booster I could and shown me locking up the old 32's I had with brake travel to spare.

Re: Hilux Brakes

PostPosted: Tue, 09 Jun 2015 6:36 +0000
by Locknut
Thanks guys. I'm away from home at the moment so when I can I'll measure the rotors, they must be some kind of slotted aftermarket ones. I'll get some QFM pads I think to start with, and correctly adjust the brake bias as I have no idea if that's correct. It doesn't need to stop like my last car (it's a hilux after all not a Golf R) but as long as it is safe under load.

Why are guys going for the HPX and not the 4WD QFM pads?

Re: Hilux Brakes

PostPosted: Tue, 09 Jun 2015 8:09 +0000
by TRDLuxxy
$60 cheaper, higher temperature rating by a whopping 10°, same hot and cold co-efficiency...

Re: Hilux Brakes

PostPosted: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 5:44 +0000
by Jacko083
Might as well go back to the Fred Flintstone days

Re: Hilux Brakes

PostPosted: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 5:49 +0000
by hiluxxury
When I had the old smaller rotors and upgraded to WRX pads, only the HPX were available. But TRDLuxxy is correct. The 4wd QFM pads probably wear better for harsher conditions.

Re: Hilux Brakes

PostPosted: Mon, 06 Jul 2020 2:39 +0000
by ibm450
hi all

bought new RDA dimpled and slotted rotors in late 2018 as originals became too thin and replaced ( and also warped/hot spots occurred.) on my manual sr5. i have Bendix pads on the front and RDA shoe pads on the rear.

After 6 months of new install in 2019, the new rotors warped and had the new rotors machined. no problems for about 6 months after. now after last skimming, they have started to warp again and my driving style is not of that of a truck driver nor rally driver.

brake fluid replaced on last service 2020. I hardly do any long distance travelling, but mostly short runs to work and back.

obvious question, whats causing this issue? i was told by 2 independent brake specialists that hilux braking is not a good setup and they run hot at the front and is, according to them, is a very common issue and have alot of hilux owners coming in for the same reason.

is it a caliper issue, booster on the master, sticky hydraulic caliper issues ????

Are Brembo, RDA brakes/rotors any good or are they classed as cheap products? Would going back to default Toyota rotors and pads be the better option?

Re: Hilux Brakes

PostPosted: Tue, 07 Jul 2020 6:42 +0000
by hiluxxury
ibm450 wrote:hi all

bought new RDA dimpled and slotted rotors in late 2018 as originals became too thin and replaced ( and also warped/hot spots occurred.) on my manual sr5. i have Bendix pads on the front and RDA shoe pads on the rear.

After 6 months of new install in 2019, the new rotors warped and had the new rotors machined. no problems for about 6 months after. now after last skimming, they have started to warp again and my driving style is not of that of a truck driver nor rally driver.

brake fluid replaced on last service 2020. I hardly do any long distance travelling, but mostly short runs to work and back.

obvious question, whats causing this issue? i was told by 2 independent brake specialists that hilux braking is not a good setup and they run hot at the front and is, according to them, is a very common issue and have alot of hilux owners coming in for the same reason.

is it a caliper issue, booster on the master, sticky hydraulic caliper issues ????

Are Brembo, RDA brakes/rotors any good or are they classed as cheap products? Would going back to default Toyota rotors and pads be the better option?


Hey mate, people are trying to help you on the other thread that you created viewtopic.php?f=12&t=31619&p=433779&sid=90745fafbde704848c77f7dfa8ab2b95#p433779