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<blockquote data-quote="Jkrell" data-source="post: 6888" data-attributes="member: 98">ntsqd,For the 2wd toyotas (pre-tacoma chassis) it is possible to convert from the standard brake setup to the 1 ton brake setup.&nbsp; I have made this conversion on my truck replaceing both the rotors and calipers. It is a very simple swap retaining the stock spindle.&nbsp; I noticed a considerable decrease&nbsp; in stopping distance.I believe on the 7s toyota that S&amp;S motorsports used to run they were using&nbsp; toyota 1 ton rotors and then mounted (welded new mounts to 2wd spindles) the toyota 4wd calipers...which is actually a 4 piston caliper (pretty cool huh).&nbsp; I am not sure if this setup is still being used on the truck because I believe donahoe built custom spindles for it a while back, I believe they retained the same hub and brake setup,&nbsp; though I am uncertain.One additional thing to think of with brake swaps is brake bias.&nbsp; I am not sure of all the ways a larger volume caliper affects a brake system but I would imagine a considerable amount.&nbsp; With my brake install I also installed an adjustable front/rear proportioning valve and it seems to work sufficient. One more additonal thing to add while were on the brake topic, at least for the toyota guys (the ford, chevy, dodge, and everybody else probably also).&nbsp; It has been my experience that the autozone, pepboys, kragen, etc.. brake pads don't really cut it with heavy abuse.&nbsp; I agree the lifetime warranty is hard to pass up, but basically all your getting is a guaranteed piece of I failed spelling.&nbsp; Stick with the factory stuff, you will be happy in the long run.&nbsp; Just my opinion, take it for what it's worth.Jon.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Jkrell, post: 6888, member: 98"] ntsqd, For the 2wd toyotas (pre-tacoma chassis) it is possible to convert from the standard brake setup to the 1 ton brake setup. I have made this conversion on my truck replaceing both the rotors and calipers. It is a very simple swap retaining the stock spindle. I noticed a considerable decrease in stopping distance. I believe on the 7s toyota that S&S motorsports used to run they were using toyota 1 ton rotors and then mounted (welded new mounts to 2wd spindles) the toyota 4wd calipers...which is actually a 4 piston caliper (pretty cool huh). I am not sure if this setup is still being used on the truck because I believe donahoe built custom spindles for it a while back, I believe they retained the same hub and brake setup, though I am uncertain. One additional thing to think of with brake swaps is brake bias. I am not sure of all the ways a larger volume caliper affects a brake system but I would imagine a considerable amount. With my brake install I also installed an adjustable front/rear proportioning valve and it seems to work sufficient. One more additonal thing to add while were on the brake topic, at least for the toyota guys (the ford, chevy, dodge, and everybody else probably also). It has been my experience that the autozone, pepboys, kragen, etc.. brake pads don't really cut it with heavy abuse. I agree the lifetime warranty is hard to pass up, but basically all your getting is a guaranteed piece of I failed spelling. Stick with the factory stuff, you will be happy in the long run. Just my opinion, take it for what it's worth. Jon. [/QUOTE]

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