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2008 Toyota Tundra TRD Brake Installation - TRD Big Brake Kit

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By Dan Ward
Photography by Dan Ward
2008 Toyota Tundra Trd Brake Installation Trd Brakes
2008 Toyota Tundra Trd Brake Installation Factory Brake Hardware
We began the install at Green... 
   
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2008 Toyota Tundra Trd Brake Installation Factory Brake Hardware
We began the install at Green Toyota, in Springfield, Illinois, where ASE Master technician Kurt Spann placed the Tundra on the lift, removed the wheels and tires, and took a look at the factory brake hardware.
2008 Toyota Tundra Trd Brake Installation Trd Big Brake Kit
After opening the TRD big... 
   
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2008 Toyota Tundra Trd Brake Installation Trd Big Brake Kit
After opening the TRD big brake kit box, we were blown away by the sheer size of the 16-inch drilled rotors, six-piston aluminum calipers, and new stainless brake hoses.
2008 Toyota Tundra Trd Brake Installation Factory Caliper Bolts
It was now time to get started... 
   
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2008 Toyota Tundra Trd Brake Installation Factory Caliper Bolts
It was now time to get started with the tear down process and Kurt used a 17mm impact socket and air gun to loosen and remove the factory caliper bolts.
2008 Toyota Tundra Trd Brake Installation Remove Caliper
Kurt then disconnected the... 
   
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2008 Toyota Tundra Trd Brake Installation Remove Caliper
Kurt then disconnected the brake hoses and pulled the caliper from the rotor.
2008 Toyota Tundra Trd Brake Installation Factory Vs Trd Rotors
Side-by-side, you can see... 
   
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2008 Toyota Tundra Trd Brake Installation Factory Vs Trd Rotors
Side-by-side, you can see the factory 13.9-inch rotor is a large piece of equipment, though it was easily dwarfed by the massive 16-inch drilled TRD rotor.
2008 Toyota Tundra Trd Brake Installation Trd Rotor
A quick wipe with a rag to... 
   
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2008 Toyota Tundra Trd Brake Installation Trd Rotor
A quick wipe with a rag to remove the anti rust agent on the rotor surface and Kurt was ready to slide the new rotor over the lugs.
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