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Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by NateHC79, Oct 17, 2019.

  1. Oct 17, 2019 at 3:43 PM
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    best websites to buy parts and accessories for your truck
     
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    Autoanything is pretty good for aftermarket. What types of items are you looking for? For example, you can get SPC control arms cheaper from Toyota than you can from Amazon.
     
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    Kinda depends what you're shopping for. Lot's of great vendors to choose from, but some will be better for some things than others.

    ^ As mentioned above -
    I can help you with AutoAnything.com parts
    Wheelers Off-Road is great, Toytec is great and Headstrong Off-Road is great (all three of which I've ordered from and have great experiences).
    I haven't ordered from RCI but know plenty who have, and they make great stuff!
     
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    Good information -- thanks for the suggestions.
     
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    Cheaper than Amazon- tell me more
     
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    If you call them, you may get it a little bit cheaper being a forum member. This is the lowest price that I have seen other than when Amazon had them for $480 a few weeks back.

    https://www.sparksparts.com/accesso...table-upper-control-arms-lr-25490?parent=2408

    https://www.amazon.com/Specialty-Pr...automotive&vehicleId=1&vehicleType=automotive
     
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    Now that you mention it, I have warped Z23 rotors on the front. What do you recommend for Cryo treated rotors and pads. I would like to do the front now and the rear after the holidays. Thanks.
     
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    No problem!! :thumbsup:
     
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    So this is a tough one - because rotors don't "warp" in the sense of how people think they warp.

    Your rotor isn't actually mis-shaped due to heat, what's actually happening to "warp" a rotor is excess pad transfer onto the rotor.
    Your current pads could be too soft, or your braking style could use a change to mitigate this in the future.

    Pad transfer is when your brake pads get too hot and the rotors are hot under heavy braking. Following this heavy braking you come to a stop and stay stopped meaning the rotors and pads are beginning to cool - but they're different materials and cool at different rates. Where you have the brakes applied your hot pads are sitting on the hot rotor for an extended period of time remaining hot and causing more of the brake pad material to transfer to the rotor in this particular spot than anywhere else on the rotor. You set off from the stop and this pad material is now cooled and rigid on your rotor - every time moving forward as you apply the brakes there's a portion of rotor with more brake pad on it than the rest and it catches making for even more brake pad compound to be caught on this particular location creating that warped pulsating feeling.

    A new set of cryo-rotors is a great investment - they're heat treated so the rotors themselves will last longer under normal use in respect to they won't wear down as quickly. A cryo-rotor is no less prone to "warping" as a standard rotor.
    A quality set of pads to suit your truck and driving style will also aid in preventing pad transfer and leading to a warped rotor.

    Another trick to help after heavy braking is to let the truck roll. Heavy hard braking - come to a stop - let the brakes drag for a foot, stop, let them drag for a foot, let them stop. Do this a few times and it prevents excess pad from transferring to your rotor.


    ^^^^
    Sorry if you already knew all this, figured I'd share it.

    TL/DR: rotors don't warp, excess pad is transferred to the rotor under heavy braking creating a "warped" feeling.



    As for cryo-treated rotors and a rotor pad compound I've been very happy with: StopTech slotted cryo rotors and their street pads.
    Lots of great options out there, EBC is another very good and popular choice (but no cryo option). If you want cryo we'd be going with StopTech. DBA does make cryo rotors for a Tundra, we just don't have them added to our site yet, but also a great option.

    :thumbsup:
     
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    Thanks for the info. Here is one post I made with pics of my rotors. I get bad steering wheel shake when I apply the brakes. This is the Z23 kit with their Evolution pads. https://www.tundras.com/threads/brake-and-rotor-issue.53276/#post-1389556
     
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    Wow! I can honestly say I've never seen a hot mark in a ring like that before, right in the center. Very strange.
     
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    It is on both front rotors and on both sides of the rotors as well. :confused:
     
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    Double :confused::confused:

    New rotors and pads are a must, but to the comment on a sticking caliper - I don't see how that could cause the heat stripe through the center of the rotor and on both sides.

    I wouldn't totally rule out a defect in some way either. Not saying it is, but I've also never seen that type of a mark before. How long have you had them? Are you within your warranty period? If so - couldn't hurt to ask.
     
  23. Oct 18, 2019 at 9:11 AM
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    They are just over 3 years old. I have no idea what could cause this, especially on both rotors and both sides.
     
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    I've used Sparks, Toyota of Cool Springs, 4 Wheel Parts, Real Truck, Amazon, and Ebay. I usually don't buy anything that isn't on sale. It's almost Black Friday, so can't wait.
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