Real Talk on a 3rd Gen 4Runner Rear Disc Brake Conversion

Doing a 3rd gen 4runner rear disc brake conversion is one of those projects that sits on every owner's "maybe someday" list until they finally get fed up with their leaking drums. If you've spent any time at all working on a 1996 to 2002 4Runner, you already know that the factory rear drum brakes are… well, they're a product of their time. They're heavy, they're a nightmare to service, and they have a nasty habit of holding onto mud and gunk like a kid with a favorite toy. ...

May 13, 2026 · 6 min · Duff Heberto