Jeremy556
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Fortunately, if you try to do that, it will just beep at you.
You are correct on mountain driving and brakes. I used to live in Edwards, and never went east of Dillon on a Sunday. Now, I don't go east of Glenwood, except by air.
TRD vs. OEM Brake Pads
- Thread starter fxoffroad
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You are correct on mountain driving and brakes. I used to live in Edwards, and never went east of Dillon on a Sunday. Now, I don't go east of Glenwood, except by air.
OEM brake pad kit
anyone have experience with the OEM brake kit?
Part number is 04465-AZ001-TM, this includes shims and small packet of grease.
I only ask because the original brake pads 04465-60320 (front) doesn't come
with anything and cost the same as the above. Also read somewhere that there's a difference between the two as well. The new kit being ceramic.
anyone have experience with the OEM brake kit?
Part number is 04465-AZ001-TM, this includes shims and small packet of grease.
I only ask because the original brake pads 04465-60320 (front) doesn't come
with anything and cost the same as the above. Also read somewhere that there's a difference between the two as well. The new kit being ceramic.
kapp_badbloodz
New member
The brake dust is ****ing unbearable. As soon as I find out if StopTech or Hawk makes pads ill be swapping for sure.
Lester Lugnut
New member
Not comparing apples to apples, but I recently replaced rear pads on an '06 Avalon. 182,000 miles on the clock. Original pads. 3mm left.
Bought dealer replacement pads.
Have had similar experiences with all my Asian vehicles. All Asian cars I've owned have gone more than 100K - front and rear - yes - lots of highway driving
I will never use anything other than OEM for brakes.
Bought dealer replacement pads.
Have had similar experiences with all my Asian vehicles. All Asian cars I've owned have gone more than 100K - front and rear - yes - lots of highway driving
I will never use anything other than OEM for brakes.
Bootleg
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Hawk and Stoptech both make pads and rotors for our trucks. I just ordered a full set of Hawk Sector 27 rotors and Hawk LTS pads from [MENTION=120150]TotalAutomotiveLV[/MENTION] and am awaiting their arrival. Based on my experience with Hawk products in the past I'm expecting great things.
TotalAutomotiveLV
New member
I just put a new pair of HAWK SuperDuty pads on my truck with a couple year old set of Hawk Quietslot rotors and I laugh at how hard I can brake in this thing now. 100-0-100-0 Stops are well within the pads operating limits.
-Chas
-Chas
Bootleg
New member
I'll take more dust and less stopping distance any day. Hell, that's one of the reasons I have gunmetal wheels. I tend to brake late and hard like I always have in my previous cars. The factory brakes are not conducive to this type of driving and I know it's not what the truck or its brakes were intended for. I can't help it. I apex everything. Such is the curse of a past life littered with road racing and auto-x.....
redkat
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The part numbers you refer to represent two different lines of Toyota parts.
Part numbers with AZ TM are Toyota’s line of “Toyota Complete Maintenance Care” parts that are not the same as what your new Toyota came with.
The pads, in particular, are made in the USA. Have not read good reviews regarding the US made pads.
The other part number is the actual OEM pads made in Japan, which most here prefer.
TRD pads are the other (Toyota) option, which I happen to have on my rig. Aramid ceramic compound that performs very well when heated up to temp.
Brake pad preference and wear are mainly a function of driving habits/style.
TotalAutomotiveLV
New member
Thats most of us here too! Stock brakes last about a year or less for me. 10-12k maybe.
1engineer
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Most of us where? You have a 5th gen 4Runner? I ask because the majority of us still have plenty of OEM pad left at 70K. No dust, not expensive either and last for a long time.
TotalAutomotiveLV
New member
Most of us at the shop! I have a 4th gen personally, as well as a Tundra, Tacoma. We are extremely hard on equipment...
I realize this is an older thread... but I was researching this exact topic tonight. I am shocked that it seems most of you are getting 70K out of your brakes... I was told at my 40K that I needed new rears... which seemed funny, every vehicle i have ever owned the fronts went first. but I do a lot of offroad, Im usually loaded and will often pull a trailer, so I guess that contributes. I also drive with the worst drives in america here in Tucson, AZ... so lots of panic stops.
Anywho. I was curious if there would be any benefit as to not only life, but holding power. I wheeled a 2013 tacoma this past week and had several hills where the breaks would not hold the truck.. which is a little nerve racking... I have not experienced this in my 4runner yet, but I am adding more weight with a bumper and some other addons.
any experience in that arena?
thanks!
Anywho. I was curious if there would be any benefit as to not only life, but holding power. I wheeled a 2013 tacoma this past week and had several hills where the breaks would not hold the truck.. which is a little nerve racking... I have not experienced this in my 4runner yet, but I am adding more weight with a bumper and some other addons.
any experience in that arena?
thanks!
flying fuzz
Member
I live in Tucson also and installed them about 20,000 miles ago, I like them. They will put the steering wheel in your chest if not careful. Mine have started to squeal lately but until I'm able to investigate I can't be sure what the cause is.
I have an ARB bumper, sliders, roof rack and a heavy ass rear security box installed and the brakes haven't faded.
I have an ARB bumper, sliders, roof rack and a heavy ass rear security box installed and the brakes haven't faded.
