Brake force distribution - front to rear

[Rrob Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Rrob]

Just a query

Had the brakes tested by Toyota at the 1,000 km check. The brake test showed that the front / rear brakes were providing 73% / 27% braking effort (from memory the front maximum is 60%, minimum 10%), so while within the acceptable range, does anyone know what "normal" is?
[oops- should read 90% max, 60% min for front brakes]

My reason for asking is that we're fairly new to the Prado and there is a lot more 'dive' under brakes than we're used to (which could be just a 'soft' suspension we have to get used to).

thanks
Rrob

[vk2ss55 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close vk2ss55]

Rrob I've had a 120 Prado and now a 150 and I'm far happier with the braking on the 150 . It's far more positive and has a good bite to it . You have to be as little careful though as the emergency brake overide can kick in if you hit the pedal hard and quickly . It's a bit offputting when it happens as it gives max braking effort and even holds on a bit after you release the pedal .
Cheers
Ross

[Rrob Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Rrob]

Ross

thanks - agree about the 'bite' and it being a bit offputting. From about 30 kmph, I managed to lock the wheels on wet tar (still learning how much pressure to apply with left foot braking ... first automatic). Stopped quick though!

Rrob

[maxjj Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close maxjj]

I got rid of the dive, improved dry and wet braking, improved handling and steering all by replacing the oem tyres. Personally I think they make the car unsafe. I am getting a new Prado next week and will replace the tyres the same day.

[mark360 Banned Find all posts View Profile Close mark360]

Dive is more likely caused by the suspension.