IMPORTANT NOTE:
THESE ARE A NEW VERSION OF OUR REAR DISC BRACKETS THAT USE DIFFERENT COMPONENTS TO THE PREVIOUS RDC-001 VERSION - PLEASE CHECK CAREFULLY
Sick of your severely under-powered factory drum brakes? Sick of them becoming almost non-existent after going through mud or water?
Well look no further!
We bring to you a precision CNC milled, BILLET 7075 T6 Mil-spec Hard Anodised brake caliper adapter bracket for your Toyota! It will never rust, is lightweight yet strong and you don't need to waste time painting them.
These brakes are seriously tough! They are the biggest, cheapest, easiest and the best on the market. You will not be disappointed. Hundreds of sets sold to a variety of happy customers!
Supported models:
- Most Hilux 4WD models from 1980's til 2015 - N50, N60 & N70
Yes, these should fit under most 15" rims
PLEASE NOTE: This rear disc conversion is made to be used in conjunction with our transfer case handbrake (which are also available on our store) These calipers DO NOT have a handbrake function. We spent a lot of time testing many different setups (including the usual L series rear calipers) However, nothing was adequate enough for our liking, so we developed a transfer case handbrake kit for essentially every Hilux - which actually works...
THINGS YOU NEED TO CHECK:
1: REAR HUB FLANGE BOLT CENTRES - These will fit a vast variety of 4wd Toyota vehicles. If you're unsure, you can firstly check your distance between the 2 studs on your backing plate flange. You need a dimension from centre to centre (or over one stud, into another) of 88mm
2: FOR N70 OWNERS - It has come to our attention that through the N70 generation, some of the models (later generations) have a slightly different rear axle with a bigger wheel bearing. In doing so, this gives roughly a 10mm wider offset from the wheel hub to the backing plate flange where the bracket mounts – Don't stress though, we have an adapter that will be supplied to accommodate this change. BUT we need to know if you require this or not.
YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO USE A 150 PRADO REAR ROTOR - WHICH HAS A 108MM CENTRE BORE
HOW TO CHECK?
Head around to the inner side of your rear wheel, with a ruler, simply measure from the backing plate to the face that the nut tightens onto.
If you have roughly 17mm, you need to purchase the "standard" option
If you have roughly 26mm, you need to purchase the "big bearing" option
What you get:
- 2x Billet 7075 brake caliper brackets
- 4x High tensile zinc plated caliper mounting bolts & spring washers
- 2x Brake banjo bolts (M10x1) & 4x Washers
What you also need (LINKS TO RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS INCLUDED):
- 120 Prado Rear Brake Calipers $150 - $200 (NEW)
- 120 Prado Rear Brake Pads $50 - $100 (NEW)
- 120 Prado Rear Brake Rotors (N50-N60 HILUX 106mm CB) $120 - $250 (NEW)
OR
- 150 Prado Rear Brake Rotors (N70 HILUX 108mm CB) $120 - $250 (NEW)
- Nissan GQ/Y60 Front Brake Lines (preferably braided) $80 (NEW)
- Brake pad anti-rattle clips (if using new calipers) $20-40 (NEW)
TOTAL: ±$420.00
MASTER CYLINDER & BOOSTER:
Depending on what model Hilux you have, you will ideally need a 1" bore master cylinder. A 90 series Prado master and booster works well in most N50-N60 applications. PLEASE CHECK THE BOLT CONFIGURATION IN YOUR FIREWALL FOR THE BOOSTER BEFORE ORDERING AS SOME VEHICLES MAY BE 2 OR 4 BOLT CONFIG
N70 Owners: These should work fine with both early and later model (VSC) master cylinders. However, if you do feel the non VSC master cylinder isn't quite big enough, an easy upgrade is to swap in a later, VSC model master cylinder.
BRAKE BIAS:
You may have to tweak the height of your rear load sensing proportioning valve (LSPV) in order to fine tune brake bias (depending on your vehicle setup) By lowering the arm down, that gives less pressure and vice versa
If you want the ultimate in bias adjustability, you can remove the LSPV and run a manual proportioning valve in the rear brake circuit, just after it exits the master cylinder. However, this is NOT a must, for our brake upgrade. The standard LSPV works fine in majority of applications.
We recommend (and run) Wilwood proportioning valves. Here is a link to one that is the same M10x1 thread, as the Toyota brake line flare nuts (PN: 260-12627) - so you will just need one new line made to go from the master to the proportioning valve, then you can use your factory brake line from the proportioning valve outlet.
IMPORTANT:
WHEN INSTALLING YOUR DISC ROTORS, YOU NEED TO MAKE SURE THAT THE HOLES IN THE ROTOR WHERE THE WHEEL STUDS COME THROUGH, ARE NOT FOULING ON THE SHOULDER OF THE WHEEL STUDS.
We have found that some model Hiluxs' (N70 in particular) have a shoulder on the stud that protrudes into the wheel hub abutment face and if your rotors do not have a sufficient diameter hole, the rotor will NOT sit flush against the hub and will likely lead to the wheel coming loose.
If this is the case with your setup, simply drill the holes in the rotor out to a suitable size that clears the stud shoulder. 13mm usually does the trick.
📒INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (Same process as the previous RDC-001 kit)
NEW RDC-002 OVERVIEW
📹INSTALLATION VIDEO (SAME PROCESS FOR BOTH KITS)
DISCLAIMER:
We are solely the supplier of goods. These are intended for 'off-road' use. We take no responsibility for any faults to do with installation of the product or any on-road legalities. Please take your car to a licensed mechanic if you do not know what you're doing or are not comfortable with undertaking this job. Messing around with brakes is no laughing matter. You put your own, as well as others lives at risk in doing so!