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Cryo rotors/TRD brake kit worth it?

Discussion in 'Towing & Hauling' started by running214, Jun 20, 2023.

  1. Jul 11, 2023 at 8:36 AM
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    all you need is to find a panel that pops out, run the wire and double sided tape it to the location.
     
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  2. Jul 11, 2023 at 11:06 PM
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    I didn’t catch what year your truck is, but this is a nice way to install an aftermarket Tekonsha P3 in a Tundra.

    ESP Truck Accessories TP3MNT Brake Controller Dashboard Mounting Kit for Tekonsha P3 Brake Controller in 2014-2019 Toyota Tundra Pickup Truck Models https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XJNCMZC


    Tekonsha 90195 P3 Electronic Brake Control , silver, Single https://a.co/d/aWwbZkc


    Tekonsha Trailer Brake Controller Harness, Compatible with Select Toyota Tacoma, Tundra https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0781KTCPT


    https://youtu.be/wjAJcICxem4


    In my opinion, you’ll be pretty hard pressed to find a nicer controller that is this simple to use. It’s been around for a long time and is still at the top of the game.
     
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  3. Jul 12, 2023 at 5:02 AM
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    I have a 2020 Platinum with 20k miles , I don't tow and travel mostly flat roads daily and my front brakes shimmy a (crazy) lot during normal braking , I think I need to put new rotors and brake pads with SS brake lines ,
    I would love to install a BBK , but I don't think they make it for my model year .
     
  4. Jul 12, 2023 at 6:42 AM
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    They absolutely do make kits for you. Anything from what, 2007-2021 is all cross-compatible. But you're going to drop a minimum of $3500 on the setup and then install, if you elect to have a shop do the work.
     
  5. Jul 12, 2023 at 7:50 AM
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    I just called Keith @dirtydeeds and ordered his deal 4 Frozen rotors and EBC Yellow pads , plus I don't mind giving small business and a member here my money !!!
     
  6. Jul 12, 2023 at 1:01 PM
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    When I ordered my Alcon BBK, they needed to know if it was pre or post 2014. Sounds like a set of fasteners may have changed size, but the rest was samesies.

    But yeah. A BBK is available all the way to 2021 fer sure.
     
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  7. Jul 15, 2023 at 11:05 AM
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    Chad did you get the full alcon front and rear...or just the front
     
  8. Jul 15, 2023 at 3:34 PM
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    Full meal deal, my man. This mod is as beneficial as new gears. Maybe better…

    I did briefly consider fronts only, but I tow a lot. Recent investigation has also revealed that my truck is a fat pig and overweight. That said, it stops on a dime.
     
  9. Jul 15, 2023 at 4:04 PM
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    Did you buy direct from Alcon or do you have a inside source...juice worth the squeez....yea my girl is heavy and I also tow a 6800 lb travel trailer. Planning an Alaska trip in a couple years would like better better brakes, I know you get what you pay for but that's serious coin
     
  10. Jul 15, 2023 at 5:29 PM
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    Direct from Alcon. Shoot me a PM and I’ll forward Chris’s contact info. I did receive a discount for being a firefighter, not sure if you may qualify for any price breaks.

    They’re expensive as all get out, but that’s a short time problem to a long time solution.
     
  11. Dec 9, 2024 at 6:01 AM
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    Never buy drilled rotors. Looking cool is not helping braking robustness. They just promote cracking even on high performance applications... I'm not even convinced 95% of us need slotted rotors. I'm a believer in cryo treated rotors on our big heavy trucks.
     
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