Best front brake pads

x2...same here, thanks for the info gang

 

thanks guys

 

Get some toyota OEMs smooth as glass no noise and zero dust,plenty of stopping power aftermarket stuff is all hype stick with the best in that regards Slim

 

oem

 

Aftermarket is not hype.
It's for drivers that know the difference.

 

The difference in just a pad swap is noticeable if you're someone that pays attention to those things. Its subtle enough that it would just sail over the average driver. The overall setup is day/night. The biggest difference came from the stainless steel lines.

 

powerslot rotors with axxis pbr metallics

 

I have ran EBC Redstuff, and Hawk HP brake pads before on my vehicles. Both brakes out performed the stock pads by leaps and bounds but they both gave off alot of dust, but under most normal conditions you'd never need them. So for the guys that are just normal everyday drivers stay stock. If you pull trailers and drive it like you stole it I would highly recommend EBC Green/ Red Stuff or the Hawk HP pads. I also upgraded to Brembo rotors which made those setups work even better.

 

Mine are ready on my '06 with 48k miles on it. At my last rotation it was recommended to look into pads and I know the rotors should be replaced since it pulses a little when braking.

 

I just thru on a set of Centric posi quiet ceramic pads from wheelers (see post 12 above) and really feel the difference. Have about 5000 miles on them now. I am all stock lines and all, didnt turn the rotors. I really noticed the difference when I throw on the 33s and load up for a trip. I cant comment on longevity or what they will do to the rotors but I figure I will need new rotors next time anyway, There is not much room for turning the stockers and I generally end up warping them anyway after a couple set of pads. FWIW

 

I gotta Go oem ...

 

I've got EBC Slotted/dimpled rotors and Hawk LTS pads and when i drive next to a fence there's a really loud and annoying griding noise. It's not so bad if there isn't anything nearby for the noise to bounce off of.

The literature that came with the rotors stated that some noise is to expected from that design but that much??

Is it possible that something went wrong during the install?

 

i have used several types of pads on different vehicles, i have had great luck with the hawk hp pads. Recently i tried the duralast gold from autozone and was very impressed overall with the quality and stopping power they provided....they are cheaper than the hawk pads and seemed to provide good performance.....the hawks are a little better but for the price and availability of going to an autozone nearby the duralast golds performed great... the hawk pads to require a little warm up for best performance and they are relatively quite. the duralast golds once broken in have great initial bite and relatively no fade...

 

Just to clarify, the stainless steel lines give it a firmer feel ? Yes, No, Maybe ?

 

Anyone try the TRD pads?

 

No...some think so but it's bleeding the air the factory provided that improves the feel
Still a mushbox, though.

 

Thanks for your reply. So SS lines are a waste of time and $ unless U R doing a lift, correct ? I was going to use Hawk LT pads based on what I've read on TW, so all I have to do is a good job bleeding and I'm good to go, right ? Thanks again for your help. Curious George.

 

I replaced my original Pads at 38,000 miles. I used the original OEM pads and now at 78,500 I need to replace them again. (Note: I have extra 300LBS on front with the ARB bumper and 10K Winch.) If you want better braking, I'm sure their are many pads that will stop you better, only thing is it will wear out the rotors faster. Just like tires, softer compound wears out faster, but stops you better.(More traction) With Brakes, a harder compound pad will wear out the rotors faster. All in what you want. I am happy with the OEM pads and only replacing every 38,000 miles. Plus I don't get all that dust. Yes, cost about $55-$65 dollars a set, but hey it's not that often.

 

When u changed them at 38,000 did u change the back to or were they still good? I have 39,000 an about to do the fronts.

 

I've used PowerSlot rotors on several streetcars & was always happy with em'. However, the stock set up on my Tacoma seems to work just fine. Of course, I'm not out racing it. And on the subject of brakes. I just had my front rotors turned & the passenger side rotor is getting that "smeared" pattern. Is this the result of a bad caliper? I also get a slight drift to the left when braking. The truck has 92k on it.