TrkyMfns
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Where did you end up buying them from?
Just Brake Pads?..Rotors?...So Confused
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Where did you end up buying them from?
I'm having the same issue with my brake pads/rotors. Took it in to dealership and they said rear brake pads need replaced. Then took it in to a tire shop who told me I needed new rotors and brake pads for all four... 650$! I'm a college kid so could be why they are trying to charge me. No signs of squealing or anything. Should I get this done?
Ron4RNevada
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Reply from old man with some experience
I've owned a lot of vehicles - done all of my own brake jobs - have done a lot of friends too,,,,,,,,,
On a good 90% of these (The disc brake ones) I generally replace only the pads once they are down to the minimum thickness - I do all four even if the rears are still good. I usually don't do anything to the rotors.
When it is time to do the second pad change; at that time I replace the rotors too.
For squeeky rotors (slight glaze) I take the truck out in relatively deep sand and drive around engaging the brakes often. Usually roughens up the rotors enough to take care of the squeeks for quite a while. This was necessary on the Land Rovers because the brake sensors would give me an ABS/ETC/ fault due to the squeek.
I've owned a lot of vehicles - done all of my own brake jobs - have done a lot of friends too,,,,,,,,,
On a good 90% of these (The disc brake ones) I generally replace only the pads once they are down to the minimum thickness - I do all four even if the rears are still good. I usually don't do anything to the rotors.
When it is time to do the second pad change; at that time I replace the rotors too.
For squeeky rotors (slight glaze) I take the truck out in relatively deep sand and drive around engaging the brakes often. Usually roughens up the rotors enough to take care of the squeeks for quite a while. This was necessary on the Land Rovers because the brake sensors would give me an ABS/ETC/ fault due to the squeek.
Toyota has specs for the rotors and pads, minimum thickness, runout, etc. Ask them the specs of where yours are right now.
Usually you can get 2 sets of pads for a set of rotors, but it depends on quite a few factors. Many new cars have thinner rotors, so they get to the minimum thickness faster.
Also, if the rotors are more than halfway worn after 1 set of pads, they probably assume you will be below the min spec for rotor thickness by the time the next pads are due, so they will recommend you replace the rotors as well.
Either way, $650 for all 4 pads and rotors, installed? That's really not that bad of a price. The parts alone list for near $500-550.
badhabits
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OEM pads front and rear from Amazon. This for a 2013.
$110.00 and prime shipping.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SL843...UTF8&colid=5SL1W991WBP4&coliid=I117FSPFVY2F2U
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SL0MZ...UTF8&colid=5SL1W991WBP4&coliid=I2VGF7UTGVBMYB
$110.00 and prime shipping.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SL843...UTF8&colid=5SL1W991WBP4&coliid=I117FSPFVY2F2U
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SL0MZ...UTF8&colid=5SL1W991WBP4&coliid=I2VGF7UTGVBMYB
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Pads are cheap, rotors are the expensive part.
Was looking at some Hawk pads originally but when I checked your link BAM used Amazon warehouse deal for $16 is available since I'm trying to save some money my cheap ass bought a set for rears and front brakes. :clap2: Anybody have a link for a DIY for a 5th gen t4r?
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