Time for new Brakes. What are ya running & where did ya get them?
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+1 Running OEM stuff
RamThis
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Wagner Thermo-Quiet from OReillys. Best brake pads you'll ever use. I have converted all my vehicles current and gone, to them. I get very low dust, no squeaks, they last a long time, and dont eat up rotors. I just did mine a few weeks ago at 68K miles, only had to do the fronts, the rears are still almost perfectly new.
These come with new spreader springs, and new hairpin cotters for the retainer pins. And of course, it goes without saying that you're getting your rotors resurfaced too?
These come with new spreader springs, and new hairpin cotters for the retainer pins. And of course, it goes without saying that you're getting your rotors resurfaced too?
Wagner Thermo-Quiet from OReillys. Best brake pads you'll ever use. I have converted all my vehicles current and gone, to them. I get very low dust, no squeaks, they last a long time, and dont eat up rotors. I just did mine a few weeks ago at 68K miles, only had to do the fronts, the rears are still almost perfectly new.
These come with new spreader springs, and new hairpin cotters for the retainer pins. And of course, it goes without saying that you're getting your rotors resurfaced too?
It is believed that rotor resurfacing makes them thiner and they warp easily after that. I would replace rotors as well. IMHO.
KB084RUNNER
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+1 What he said....I get over 65000 miles out of OEM pads.
+1 for OEM. I tried aftermarket pads (don't remember what kind) on my '99 4Runner and was really disappointed with them. After 20k miles on them, I'd say my 60-0 stopping distance probably doubled vs stock pads. It was shockingly bad. I yanked those off with tons of meat left on them and went back to stock pads. Since then I've only used OEM and they've always been great.
I'm in AZ and also use AutohausAZ. They are usually really good, but this week I ordered brakes for my S60R and they drop shipped them from CA, so I didn't get them by the weekend. It seems like they used to send everything out of Phx, so I could count on it being a 1-2 day turn around, but my last couple orders have been like 4-5 days. For OEM Toyota parts, you can also checkout Camelback Toyota in Phoenix. Their prices seem really decent on most things. Shipping will take a little while from Phx to NY though.
Man, I can't even think about snow soon. That's insane. It was like 100 degrees here today.
I'm in AZ and also use AutohausAZ. They are usually really good, but this week I ordered brakes for my S60R and they drop shipped them from CA, so I didn't get them by the weekend. It seems like they used to send everything out of Phx, so I could count on it being a 1-2 day turn around, but my last couple orders have been like 4-5 days. For OEM Toyota parts, you can also checkout Camelback Toyota in Phoenix. Their prices seem really decent on most things. Shipping will take a little while from Phx to NY though.
Man, I can't even think about snow soon. That's insane. It was like 100 degrees here today.
12guns
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OEM are great pads/rotors for normal driving conditions. If you tow heavy loads, the OEM pads can and will leave uneven deposits on the rotors causing the "warped" feel. I went with Cryo treated rotors (waste of money) and Hawk LTS pads. Once the pads are broken in, they will stop on a dime and hold up to high heat better than OEM pads.
Now the Cryo rotors are going to last longer and do have a much "harder" surface, but all things considered I would have spend 1/2 as much and gone w/ EBC or OEM rotors that would still last 60k+ miles. As for the pads if doing it all over again, I would go with EBC Yellow Stuff pads.
Now the Cryo rotors are going to last longer and do have a much "harder" surface, but all things considered I would have spend 1/2 as much and gone w/ EBC or OEM rotors that would still last 60k+ miles. As for the pads if doing it all over again, I would go with EBC Yellow Stuff pads.
riceandpho
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im running ebc green stuff pad on stock rotor, its better than the stocks 40k, my 22s stops better with the green stuff 6000's for now, will get 7000's in the front when time comes.
RamThis
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You always resurface the rotors with new pads, so the two will bed in together, and removes any small grooves and irregularities in the surface. The pads will last much longer this way, instead of forcing them to grind into the shape of the old pads. I've never had a warped rotor before.
Yes, its thinner, but usually by maybe .020 at most, which is absolutely nominal. If the rotors warp, its not because of being resurfaced. Usually a result of riding the brakes, or getting a big splash of water on them while they are hot, or just a flaw in them to begin with that makes the steel settle differently after enough heat/cool cycles. In fact, just two weeks ago I fixed my sister's 09 Tahoe with two warped rotors, by having them resurfaced and cut true again, and all new pads front and back. It stops like a dream, and stops true, you can let your hands off the steering wheel at 60 MPH and slam the brakes and it will stop dead center in the lane you're in. Just like my 4Runner does.
Yes, its thinner, but usually by maybe .020 at most, which is absolutely nominal. If the rotors warp, its not because of being resurfaced. Usually a result of riding the brakes, or getting a big splash of water on them while they are hot, or just a flaw in them to begin with that makes the steel settle differently after enough heat/cool cycles. In fact, just two weeks ago I fixed my sister's 09 Tahoe with two warped rotors, by having them resurfaced and cut true again, and all new pads front and back. It stops like a dream, and stops true, you can let your hands off the steering wheel at 60 MPH and slam the brakes and it will stop dead center in the lane you're in. Just like my 4Runner does.
