[NorcalVP]

Last weekend i took my truck out on it's mayden voyage with the Dana 44 front axle. i don't know if i am just use to the stock Tacoma brakes, but these brakes suck compared to the stock Toy brakes.... are any of you using a different caliper? or Different Master Cylender to make up the Difference???

 

[Pavement Pounder83]

i hear people use a Fj80 master cylinder.

Drew

 

[BigBadBob]

I've heard the same. AllPro sells an FJ80 master cylinder that is pretty much (or is) new. Yogi bought new calipers. I wonder if he has same problem.

 

[NorcalVP]

Originally posted by BigBadBob:
<STRONG>I've heard the same. AllPro sells an FJ80 master cylinder that is pretty much (or is) new. Yogi bought new calipers. I wonder if he has same problem.</STRONG>

I stil need to send him a message....

 

[snowchucker]

You should try driving my truck w/ a D60 and a D44. It doesnt stop too easily.
The FJ-80 cylinder has a larger bore. You should also look at a Tundra cylinder. Im sure its larger as well.

 

[RE:Todd]

What kind of brake lines. SS lines will help firm up the pedal.

 

[Drew Persson]

2000-2001'ish Suburban master cylinders are huge, maybe check into Escalade or Navigator too.

 

[TANKOMA]

Ive also seen people use a F-350 master cylider! Talk about overkill! Said he can lock up the 36x14"s without even trying!! <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0">
lata,

 

[FullWidth]

Do these master cyclinders adapt easily?? How hard would it be to put one of these bad boys in my 85??

 

[ErikB]

Before you go out and find a different MC, try bleeding and re-bleeding the whole brake system (all 5 bleeders and possibly the MC) in the factory recommended order. It took me a few tries to get all the air out after my 44 swap.

FWIW, my brakes (after they were fully bled), are better (firmer) now than they ever were w/ the IFS (keep in mind this is compared to my '86 "4cyl" calipers and 13/16" MC). I put in a 1" bore MC from a '92-ish V6 truck... I'd assume your taco already has a 1" bore.

Complaints of soft brakes after a 44 swap seem to be fairly common. <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0">

I can't "easily" lock up the tires, but it can be done...

 

[yogiaz]

Originally posted by NorcalVP:
<STRONG>Last weekend i took my truck out on it's mayden voyage with the Dana 44 front axle. i don't know if i am just use to the stock Tacoma brakes, but these brakes suck compared to the stock Toy brakes.... are any of you using a different caliper? or Different Master Cylender to make up the Difference???</STRONG>

Hey.. I noticed that my brakes were kinda soft after the swap. But I had only installed the front SS brake lines. After I insalled the rear SS brake line and reblead the braks they got much better! My truck stops great. The pedal is a little softer than the stock calipers... but its stops just the same if not better!

Yogi