GEN 1 Brake Performance

[yzsvt]

Hi all. I have a first gen and lately the braking power seems to be lacking. Within the past 10k miles I had a majority of the braking components fully replaced with OEM parts. They were nice and grabby for the first 2-3k miles but more recently now than ever it seems the braking power just isn't there. I have been considering upgrading to steel brake lines for some time now before going all in and potentially looking for a big brake kit down the line, but I am just wondering if anyone has any insight on this. Thanks in advance.

 

[Gumby]

First Welcome. Do you have a lot of miles? Has the truck had the Break fluid ever been exchanged? Slider pins on the gummed up?

 

[Nex]

Welcome to FRF. Please post pictures of said prius with brake problems.

As Gumby said, start with brake fluid. You can either upgrade to a Power Stop kit or Alcons.

 

[yzsvt]

The brake fluid was exchanged within the past six months or so. The truck is a 2013 model year and has about 112k on the clock. Have owned it for about 7 years now so its been fully maintained and I've put a majority of the miles on the truck.

Not sure about the slider pins but that is definitely something I can look more into. Before I go that far with a power stop kit or alcons would it maybe pay to try steel lines first? I've been seeing mixed opinions on whether or not they are worth the money.

I have a shoddy picture of the truck below but it is the most recent one I've taken. It's been my daily for a few years now and I've had an absolute blast with it. I'm currently running 37 inch wheels that were take offs from a third gen with the 37 pp, and the truck has a stage 2 roush super charger.

 

[Nex]

Steel lines will give you more brake feel in the pedal, but not increase stopping power.

 

[ViciousRaptor13]

Steel lines will give you more brake feel in the pedal, but not increase stopping power.

Interesting. Good input. I was going to do the steel lines and wasnt aware of how they would affect stopping power. Thank you for that.