New Brakes>>>Decisions ?
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gaterose
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I got some EBC Sport Slotted rotors and EBC green stuff pads, with a coupon on autoaccessoriesgarage.com. I only went with slotted because I was replacing all 4 rotors and pads and it wasn't too much more than quality OEM rotors.
I believe there is a member here in the classified section selling a brand new set of EBC sport front 12.6" rotors.
They are great but I can't say that I see a lot of difference in day to day driving (other than the rotors are straighter than my warped stock ones so it stops easier)
I've used EBC OEM replacement rotors in the past, on other vehicles, and they were good too.
Until these, I've always used Raybesto's brake pads in the past and they are great. I got the EBCs because AAG didn't have Raybesto's.
I believe there is a member here in the classified section selling a brand new set of EBC sport front 12.6" rotors.
They are great but I can't say that I see a lot of difference in day to day driving (other than the rotors are straighter than my warped stock ones so it stops easier)
I've used EBC OEM replacement rotors in the past, on other vehicles, and they were good too.
Until these, I've always used Raybesto's brake pads in the past and they are great. I got the EBCs because AAG didn't have Raybesto's.
I can't comment on what to actually buy for T4R as I have only owned mine for a month and hope that I don't have to do brakes for a while.
That being said I've done a few brake jobs in my 20 years of driving. So here is my advice.
First you get what you pay for. So cheap rotors are cheap materials and considering Toyota doesn't have a reputation for making great brakes I'd stay away from the low cost parts.
Second OEM is designed to be quiet and functional often at the expense of performance so there are better choices than OEM.
Third know what you plan to do with the vehicle including your driving habbits. My wife has poor depth perceptions so she brakes late and hard, she also hates hearing brake noise and squeal. SO I picked some ceramic based low dust sport pads and good rotors. For my diesel truck I picked medium duty Hawk performance pads that offer decent power but wont fade but they chew up rotors and squeal during intial braking.
Fourth always buy rotors. Most rotors are thin from the factory and turning them is a waste of money. Buy good rotors. Brembo and other premium rotors are worth the cost in the long run.
That being said I've done a few brake jobs in my 20 years of driving. So here is my advice.
First you get what you pay for. So cheap rotors are cheap materials and considering Toyota doesn't have a reputation for making great brakes I'd stay away from the low cost parts.
Second OEM is designed to be quiet and functional often at the expense of performance so there are better choices than OEM.
Third know what you plan to do with the vehicle including your driving habbits. My wife has poor depth perceptions so she brakes late and hard, she also hates hearing brake noise and squeal. SO I picked some ceramic based low dust sport pads and good rotors. For my diesel truck I picked medium duty Hawk performance pads that offer decent power but wont fade but they chew up rotors and squeal during intial braking.
Fourth always buy rotors. Most rotors are thin from the factory and turning them is a waste of money. Buy good rotors. Brembo and other premium rotors are worth the cost in the long run.
nyc4runnin
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i use or brembo rotors with toyota pads on my 3rd gen.
i plan to use trd pads on my 4th gen along with brembo rotors if they still make them. i havent seen brembo offer any 4th gen rotors lately ...
i plan to use trd pads on my 4th gen along with brembo rotors if they still make them. i havent seen brembo offer any 4th gen rotors lately ...
TRDCal
New member
They might not have a reputation for making GREAT brakes but I dont think they have a reputation for making bad brakes...I drove my corolla for 3 years and 80,000kms on used OEM pads and used OEM rotors that had been turned. I never had a problem and in fact, my 95 Corolla had better stopping power than a comparable civic!. I don't know about 4runners in particular because I haven't had to change mine yet but I just feel like Toyota makes sufficient brakes, it's not like it's an $80,000 SUV that should come with high performance brakes from the factory.
No offense, Just a thought!
I just remember the Gen3 rotor recall and my brother went through a few sets of front rotors on both his 94 and 98 while it was under warente. He's not that hard of a driver. I pray they fixed it on gen4 but I bought the sport for the bigger brakes anyways.. It's all about getting the heat out and Toyota brakes always seem a little small and thin..
TRDCal
New member
Fair enough...I do remember reading in the 3rd gen section that everyone upgrades to Tundra brakes cuz the stock one are alittle small. As far as the heat thing goes, maybe since I live in a cooler climate this issue isn't as big of a problem.
diamondplate
New member
This is perfect timing. I too am looking to replace my brakes before it gets too cold. Rotors and pads are obvious, but what about a caliper rebuilt kit? Is that necessary? I have heard the 4Runner calipers have a tendency of freezing up. Any preventive maintenance suggestions?
someone needs to put up a poll :hello:
I am currently running OEM everything and it is just ok. I want more initial bite and better stopping power for this heavy rig. I am just spoiled again by my BBK on my bmw. I think I need to lower my expectations more than anything, its an SUV not a sports car :redbrick:
I am currently running OEM everything and it is just ok. I want more initial bite and better stopping power for this heavy rig. I am just spoiled again by my BBK on my bmw. I think I need to lower my expectations more than anything, its an SUV not a sports car :redbrick:
Most of the aftermarket ADVANCE parts are nothing but HYPE...But there are enough gullible people to keep selling MILLIONS.
Things like slotted rotors...really won't stop you better...And may in fact stop you worse. They are used in race cars because of the extreme speeds and temps the rotors could reach without them. When was the last time you took your rig up to 200mph??? For every day driving..they aren't worth it.
OEM (oem replacement which I prefer) is the way to go.
Slick-50 is snake-oil...Been proven to totally worthless...yet it's a billion dollar a year business. Really makes you wonder doesn't it??
Things like slotted rotors...really won't stop you better...And may in fact stop you worse. They are used in race cars because of the extreme speeds and temps the rotors could reach without them. When was the last time you took your rig up to 200mph??? For every day driving..they aren't worth it.
OEM (oem replacement which I prefer) is the way to go.
Slick-50 is snake-oil...Been proven to totally worthless...yet it's a billion dollar a year business. Really makes you wonder doesn't it??
