Hi guys
Have any one done a break upgrade. What kits are available for the rear. I really need to upgrade the rear. Hand brake not working as it should . Installed new drums, pads, disc and so on. I even replaced the brake master with an original from Toyota. Any ideeeeessss
Brake upgrade
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Whoosa Hilux
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Re: Brake upgrade
Hans, set the hand brake up correctly & it will work!
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Re: Brake upgrade
Welcome Hans! 
The hand brake doesn't work off the hydraulic system, it's cable and levers. There are a couple of possible reasons why it's not working properly - worn mechanism in the drum (needs to be physically checked) - brake shoes worn down too far (check and replace if necessary) - and the most common reason I believe is improper set up.
To set up the hand brake, chock the front wheels, jack both rear wheels off the ground onto firm stands, release hand brake in cab, slack off the cable adjuster completely (normally under the driver's position), slack off the ratchets in the drums and then take up the slack on the ratchets wheel by wheel until the brakes JUST start to bite (not binding), pump the foot pedal 2 or 3 times and check the wheels again - if necessary adjust the ratchets again. Take up the cable slack on the cable adjuster till you have about 7 clicks of pull on the hand brake lever. Whalla!
The hand brake doesn't work off the hydraulic system, it's cable and levers. There are a couple of possible reasons why it's not working properly - worn mechanism in the drum (needs to be physically checked) - brake shoes worn down too far (check and replace if necessary) - and the most common reason I believe is improper set up.
To set up the hand brake, chock the front wheels, jack both rear wheels off the ground onto firm stands, release hand brake in cab, slack off the cable adjuster completely (normally under the driver's position), slack off the ratchets in the drums and then take up the slack on the ratchets wheel by wheel until the brakes JUST start to bite (not binding), pump the foot pedal 2 or 3 times and check the wheels again - if necessary adjust the ratchets again. Take up the cable slack on the cable adjuster till you have about 7 clicks of pull on the hand brake lever. Whalla!
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Re: Brake upgrade
Welcome to the Forum Hans...
Great looking truck you have there...
Had similar problems on my previous truck and found the handbrake cable was caught around something on the Chassis...
When freed and reset it worked perfectly...
Hope you sort the problem out...
Let us know when sorted and what the problem was...
Great looking truck you have there...
Had similar problems on my previous truck and found the handbrake cable was caught around something on the Chassis...
When freed and reset it worked perfectly...
Hope you sort the problem out...
Let us know when sorted and what the problem was...
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Re: Brake upgrade
Hans
Ek het my Hilux gedoen kyk onder my naam Hansma&Vaaltyn. Die mod sal vir jou ook werk ek het n Gearmax M82 diff.Soek Ford Sierra of Audi calipars dit het handbrieklevers op.
Ek het my Land Cruiser en Toyota 1200 ook met dscs agter toe gerus alles werk baie netjies almal stop op n tiekie baie lekker en mens voel veilig en gerus
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Ek het my Hilux gedoen kyk onder my naam Hansma&Vaaltyn. Die mod sal vir jou ook werk ek het n Gearmax M82 diff.Soek Ford Sierra of Audi calipars dit het handbrieklevers op.
Ek het my Land Cruiser en Toyota 1200 ook met dscs agter toe gerus alles werk baie netjies almal stop op n tiekie baie lekker en mens voel veilig en gerus
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Re: Brake upgrade
Welcome Hans!
Is it just the handbrake or the footbrake as well?
With that suspension lift you have to re-adjust the brake proportioning valve.
You may have to modify the links slightly to get the correct setting.
Is it just the handbrake or the footbrake as well?
With that suspension lift you have to re-adjust the brake proportioning valve.
You may have to modify the links slightly to get the correct setting.
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Re: Brake upgrade
Hi Guys
Thanks for the kind words, Been building this bakkie for last year or so, and I love it to bits, I have done a lexus conversion myself, Will post pictures,
Sorry for the late reply, as I did not get any notifications about the replies, ( Im stil new to the forum) it will get better
I have tried numerous things, installed brand new brake shoes, hand brake cables( front and rear) new drums, When I stand on level ground it seems fine, but as soon as I am on an incline or decline , its seems to only grab 70%, the more I drive it the better it gets, but not 100%,
@Hiluxfan_111.. its just the hand brake, I also went and bought a brand new brake master from the agents, did not improve
I have adjusted the load sensing valve, to all the way open, I extended the arm. still the same
@hansman... kan jy asb n paar fotos stuur, ek sal jou graag wil kontak, sienna ek baie tegniese ou is, en meer inligting kan soek jou,
@ Haboob.. I looked at that, and all seems to be free, and in good condition
@Mud Dog.. I , thanks for that input, I have set it up exactly as you described , and still the same, if I pull the handbrake up, the foot pedal is much harder and higher, I think that some how the drums are a bit big, even thought they are new, the adjustment of the inner brake pin is kind off high, so I recon I need to get over sized brake shoes first, I am going to try this, and will let you know
now I just need to find out how to post some more pictures of my conversion,
For those who are keen, I am also busy converting a 2000 model landcruiser, what fun
Thanks for the kind words, Been building this bakkie for last year or so, and I love it to bits, I have done a lexus conversion myself, Will post pictures,
Sorry for the late reply, as I did not get any notifications about the replies, ( Im stil new to the forum) it will get better
I have tried numerous things, installed brand new brake shoes, hand brake cables( front and rear) new drums, When I stand on level ground it seems fine, but as soon as I am on an incline or decline , its seems to only grab 70%, the more I drive it the better it gets, but not 100%,
@Hiluxfan_111.. its just the hand brake, I also went and bought a brand new brake master from the agents, did not improve
I have adjusted the load sensing valve, to all the way open, I extended the arm. still the same
@hansman... kan jy asb n paar fotos stuur, ek sal jou graag wil kontak, sienna ek baie tegniese ou is, en meer inligting kan soek jou,
@ Haboob.. I looked at that, and all seems to be free, and in good condition
@Mud Dog.. I , thanks for that input, I have set it up exactly as you described , and still the same, if I pull the handbrake up, the foot pedal is much harder and higher, I think that some how the drums are a bit big, even thought they are new, the adjustment of the inner brake pin is kind off high, so I recon I need to get over sized brake shoes first, I am going to try this, and will let you know
now I just need to find out how to post some more pictures of my conversion,
For those who are keen, I am also busy converting a 2000 model landcruiser, what fun
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Re: Brake upgrade
Hi Hans.
There is a company called Norbrake in boksburg 011 894 2371 adress no 5 top road boksburg.
These guys are excellent and have done amazing work regarding brakes and steering.
give them a shout they close to you.
Regards
Darrell
There is a company called Norbrake in boksburg 011 894 2371 adress no 5 top road boksburg.
These guys are excellent and have done amazing work regarding brakes and steering.
give them a shout they close to you.
Regards
Darrell
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Re: Brake upgrade
+1 they really are great!Mikem1 wrote:Hi Hans.
There is a company called Norbrake in boksburg 011 894 2371 adress no 5 top road boksburg.
These guys are excellent and have done amazing work regarding brakes and steering.
give them a shout they close to you.
Regards
Darrell