Brake Pad Type Recommendation

At 70k, it's finally time to service the brakes on my 08 double-cab Off Road. I wasn't too thrilled with my stock pads and am wondering if a better pad will perform any better or a waste of money. Just interested in changing the pads, not the rotors. Thanks, Randy

 

Akebono are near dustless and last probably 30% longer than factory oem.

 

I put ebc green stuff pads on my 1St gen. Nice improvement and they're only about $65.
Unsure about lifespan since I've only had them on a few months/few thousand miles

 

Hawk green pads

 

Another vote for hawk light truck and suv. Great pads.

 

the oem ones didn't lock up your tires? or are you just looking to lock up sooner? i think oem brakes in any make are the best for performance/longevity/cleanliness. i mean define better. . . . .

 

At 70k miles I changed my pads and rotors to Duralast ceramic pads and blank rotors. I think they do a much better job stopping the truck.

 

My braking performance felt very limited with oem pads, just like my buddy's 2008. I don't even know if I could have locked them up if I wanted to (without abs of course). These new pads are much better and I feel more comfortable if I had to make a panic stop.

Not all pads are created equal, I've used versions of hawk pads in all of my vehicles with different intentions (from street to auto x). The wear is great, the resistance to overheating is much better than oem or brand x from a local store. I'll spend a few bucks extra for my own safety.

 

"Better" is indeed a subjective term I can't say I am unhappy with my brakes but they do seem a bit weak when standing on them hard to get the ABS to start chattering. The truck rolls a bit before ABS seem to kick in. On the good side, when towing a boat, they seemed to perform well enough. Just wondering if there were any reasons that stood out to pick one type/brand over another. When driving a friend's 2010 model the brakes seemed much stronger than mine and he had the exact same truck (other than a newer model). So I was thinking perhaps they switched to a different type of pad. Thanks for the comments everyone.

 

I run akebono act series pads on my truck and love them. Minimal brake dust, no noise and great stopping power.

 

Have you checked your rotors? At 70k miles, they might be due for replacement anyways. 70k miles is a pretty good life for rotors.

 

New rotors at 70k? Really I don't think I've replaced a rotor on any vehicle I've ever owned in the past 30+ years and they all had miles of 100+. Have rotors become that bad! Maybe turned, but hopefully not replaced

 

Mine could have been turned, they had plenty of meat on them, but the cost to replace them is soo close to the cost of having them turned, I just went that route instead. They were pulsing when I stopped and I needed pads at 70k miles so I just swapped everything. All the parts cost me $150 and Autozone has a lifetime warranty on pads so when they wear out, I'll just go get another set for free, can't beat that.

 

Good news, pads/shoes still have >50% and rotors/drums in great shape. Guess I won't have to worry about it for another few years. I didn't know the truck came with ceramic pads Now I do. But I get annoyed at the pads clunking/rattling like they need changed. Then again, that's what the stereo is for.

 

If I do it my self I have to go duralast due to the fact Autozone is the only part store in the area...there's a NAPA and Advance Auto but there both 20+ minute trips ..so it's mic easier go to autozone since I have all my parts number written down interaction with the employees are minimum...idk if Duralast is any good though for pads and rotors? I never really heard of complaints about Autozone parts