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Review on 🚗 Enhance Your Daily Drive with Power Stop KC2324 Z23 Front Caliper Kit: Drilled/Slotted Brake Rotors, Carbon-Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads, Calipers by Reginald Pitt

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Tundra Brake Upgrade for 3rd Gen 4Runner (1996-2002)

I used this kit as part of the Tundra Brake Upgrade for 3rd Gen 4Runner (1996-2002) on my Toyota 4Runner SR5 4x4 installed from 1997. After using these brakes for 15,000 miles in all four seasons (temperatures from -25°F to +118°F) through snow, ice, slush, fog and heavy rain, mud and dust on most available road surfaces including concrete, asphalt, Gravel and cinders, mud, sand and challenging 4x4 tracks have been driven. In no climate and on no road surface has there been a single fall that caused me to tremble when I pressed the brake pedal. Unlike the factory caliper/pad/rotor kit that was replaced after around 10,000 miles, this Power Stop KC2324 brake kit inspires absolute confidence with excellent brake modulation and stopping power. If you are considering this as a front brake upgrade for your 4Runner, please take the time to thoroughly inspect all major components of the entire 13+ year old braking system while repairing/replacing whatever is required (rear axle bearing seals are a common failure point and affect the rear drum). braking in the event of an error). Consider flushing and bleeding the entire brake system with DOT4 synthetic brake fluid instead of just bleeding the brakes and adding brake fluid. Note that the disc brake dust guards will need to be trimmed slightly to fit the included larger 13WL Tundra calipers. this kit and make sure your wheels clean the calipers or replace them with wheels that clean the calipers. The durability of the pads is excellent, as after more than 24,000 km of mixed driving, about 75% material remains (measured with brake calipers). Also, very little brake dust comes off these pads, which helps keep my wheels looking great! The instructions accompanying this kit are clear and well organized, specifically the details on the proper break-in procedure for optimal long-term performance and wear. I would recommend this brake kit as an upgrade to any 3rd gen 4Runner owner I meet. In fact, they look so good behind my wheels that I'm often asked about them before I can make a recommendation. That's why I appreciate both the reliable braking power and the durable pads and rotors.

Pros
  • Stylish and modern design
Cons
  • Slightly dented