Bigger Brakes

[Archer]

I can tell a difference since adding all the skids, all the under armor, molle panels, full roof rack, lights, plus equipment.

I thought they were a bit squishy when I bought and made a post before about it. Haven't looked into any upgrade yet.


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[Stonkin]

Regarding brake squeal, in my experience, it stems from slower stop and go driving which builds up lots of brake dust that never gets burned off properly. Just as you have matt your fly by wire throttle after stop and go driving to reset the throttle to be unadjusted to the timid nature of that driving, the dust squeal can be quickly fixed by finding a good 2-3 mile stretch of open road so you can get car up to 80 and brake as hard as you can while staying out of ABS. Drive for 30 seconds at 60mph and repeat the process. Immediately drive for 5 minutes or more at 60+mph around 60mph and repeat process.

you should have no squeal until you get back into the stop and go driving

 

[MikeD]

Regarding brake squeal, in my experience, it stems from slower stop and go driving which builds up lots of brake dust that never gets burned off properly. Just as you have matt your fly by wire throttle after stop and go driving to reset the throttle to be unadjusted to the timid nature of that driving, the dust squeal can be quickly fixed by finding a good 2-3 mile stretch of open road so you can get car up to 80 and brake as hard as you can while staying out of ABS. Drive for 30 seconds at 60mph and repeat the process. Immediately drive for 5 minutes or more at 60+mph around 60mph and repeat process.

you should have no squeal until you get back into the stop and go driving

Hmm... what your describing seems a bit different than the well documented experience of folks on this forum (and the related TSC). The squeal predominantly happens in reverse when cold (e.g., in the morning after sitting overnight) - and tends to be more likely in humid environments. Not discounting your experience, but the well known issue does not seem to be dust related based on the many stories here.

 

[Oldhoosier]

This is my first 4Runner and I have no complaints except I think the brakes are a bit squishy. I know that’s a fairly technical term, but I seem to have to push harder on these brakes than just about any other car I’ve ever owned. My Tahoe weighed more but stopped much easier.

I’ll get used to them but they seem to be less than expected. Maybe it’s partially due to the regen braking system, IDK.

 

[Joey_Midnight]

I had mentioned this a few months back about the brakes while towing needing a bit more bite. I tow a race car pretty often and a loaded trunk with parts and fuel. Ive been considering a towing or sport pad and steel braided lines as a first upgrade as these wear a bit more.

 

[TrdProGirl84]

This is my first 4Runner and I have no complaints except I think the brakes are a bit squishy. I know that’s a fairly technical term, but I seem to have to push harder on these brakes than just about any other car I’ve ever owned. My Tahoe weighed more but stopped much easier.

I’ll get used to them but they seem to be less than expected. Maybe it’s partially due to the regen braking system, IDK.

It’s literally a brick on wheels. I think it’s in your head.

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