Best break pads?

Fienoma · 11-15-2009, 07:10 AM

Hey guys i've never replaced pads on my truck before so i'm clueless as to what type of break pad would provide me with better breaking and less break dust than the stock pads.. any input is appreciated. Thank you in advance.

wolfpack_5150 · 11-15-2009, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Fienoma

Hey guys i've never replaced pads on my truck before so i'm clueless as to what type of break pad would provide me with better breaking and less break dust than the stock pads.. any input is appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Hawk ceramics.

anything ceramic creates less dust in general...and Hawk seems to be a good brand.

Fienoma · 11-15-2009, 07:18 AM

awesome! would i be able to pick up hawks at like a pep boys, auto zone, or napa auto parts ? or would i have to order it online?

wolfpack_5150 · 11-15-2009, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Fienoma

awesome! would i be able to pick up hawks at like a pep boys, auto zone, or napa auto parts ? or would i have to order it online?

I use tirerack.com

Doubtful most shops stock them.......I could be wrong.

Do u have to get it done NOW, or can u wait for them to be shipped?

BTW, I used to work at NAPA, and it seems like most shops have crap for their "house brands"..........Wait if possible and order decent ones like HAWK, or check the dealer.

Just my 2cents

Fienoma · 11-15-2009, 07:28 AM

My pads are at 2% as of yesterday so i might have to get some crap pads til my hawk pads come in.. but thank you for your help! gonna make a run to the dealer. Thank you again!

wolfpack_5150 · 11-15-2009, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Fienoma

My pads are at 2% as of yesterday so i might have to get some crap pads til my hawk pads come in.. but thank you for your help! gonna make a run to the dealer. Thank you again!

thats scary.......Have u had issues with the factory ones? Just saying, SOMETIMES dealer parts arent too bad.

your welcome

BWro · 11-15-2009, 07:37 AM

Factory original equipment when it come to brake pads

wolfpack_5150 · 11-15-2009, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BWro

Factory original equipment when it come to brake pads

Ask for a "good guy discount"............It helps sometimes if u dont know people at the counter.

xJuice · 11-15-2009, 08:10 AM

I sure hope you don't buy pads that break...

Fienoma · 11-15-2009, 03:28 PM

Just replaced my pads with some OEM ones. i've never really had a problem with OEM pads..just want alittle more stopping power

but hawk pads are on the way

wolfpack_5150 · 11-15-2009, 05:42 PM

Glad u got new stoppers on there! The brakes on these trucks def are soft arent they?

tacomaman06 · 11-15-2009, 05:50 PM

best place i have found anywhere to get brake accessories..............

http://raceshopper.com/

best prices and customer service that i have seen.

Fienoma · 11-16-2009, 01:06 PM

It's my first truck so i'm not sure how these brakes are suppose to feel haha they seem decent to me

Thanks for the link!

mjp2 · 11-16-2009, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tacomaman06

best place i have found anywhere to get brake accessories..............

http://raceshopper.com/

best prices and customer service that i have seen.

x2. Edwin at RaceShopper.com is a hell of a guy and won't steer you wrong!

HPaap72 · 11-16-2009, 01:09 PM

i feel like an idiot i just posted an identical thread and this came up as i was doing mine.....
my bad

tacomaman06 · 11-16-2009, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by HPaap72

i feel like an idiot i just posted an identical thread and this came up as i was doing mine.....
my bad

no worries man.....no biggie.

Isthatahemi · 11-16-2009, 02:54 PM

Can someone fix the goddam speling of braak paads pulleez?

tacomaman06 · 11-16-2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Isthatahemi

Can someone fix the goddam speling of braak paads pulleez?

honestly.....why worry about the spelling?? this aint a spelling bee man.

xsvtoyz · 11-17-2009, 04:33 AM

I had 100k on the originals and just changed the pads. I used OEM why argue? they stop fine and wear good. I only changed to originals because 100k was a long way to go but I still had %25 left. I am hoping for another 100k out of this set.

Isthatahemi · 11-18-2009, 02:58 PM

I agree, the original brake pads are usually the way to go. I've changed lots of pad / rotors, and the difference between aftermarket, and factory pads can be quite drastic. This has some effect on the electronic brakeforce distribution, as it will not know that the pads are different, and might not operate as efficiently.

11-15-2009, 07:10 AM	#1
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11-15-2009, 08:10 AM	#9
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11-15-2009, 05:42 PM	#11
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11-15-2009, 05:50 PM	#12
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11-16-2009, 02:54 PM	#17
Isthatahemi Senior Member Joined: Apr 2009, #16582 Gender: Male Posts: 516	Can someone fix the goddam speling of braak paads pulleez? __________________ 2010 4X4 TRD OFF ROAD w/BFG AT's

11-15-2009, 07:18 AM	#3
Fienoma Senior Member Name: Hieu Joined: Apr 2009, #16310 Location: New Mexcio Gender: Male Posts: 156 2007 double cab Off road 4x4 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 Westin bull bar, Projector headlights, bed light mod, ghetto satoshi grill, K&N intake, soon to be installed Billy's 5100 all around with AAL in the back..and a hand full of scratches and dents..:(	awesome! would i be able to pick up hawks at like a pep boys, auto zone, or napa auto parts ? or would i have to order it online?

11-15-2009, 07:28 AM	#5
Fienoma Senior Member Name: Hieu Joined: Apr 2009, #16310 Location: New Mexcio Gender: Male Posts: 156 2007 double cab Off road 4x4 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 Westin bull bar, Projector headlights, bed light mod, ghetto satoshi grill, K&N intake, soon to be installed Billy's 5100 all around with AAL in the back..and a hand full of scratches and dents..:(	My pads are at 2% as of yesterday so i might have to get some crap pads til my hawk pads come in.. but thank you for your help! gonna make a run to the dealer. Thank you again!

11-15-2009, 07:37 AM	#7
BWro Senior Member Joined: Jul 2008, #8117 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 174	Factory original equipment when it come to brake pads

11-15-2009, 03:28 PM	#10
Fienoma Senior Member Name: Hieu Joined: Apr 2009, #16310 Location: New Mexcio Gender: Male Posts: 156 2007 double cab Off road 4x4 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 Westin bull bar, Projector headlights, bed light mod, ghetto satoshi grill, K&N intake, soon to be installed Billy's 5100 all around with AAL in the back..and a hand full of scratches and dents..:(	Just replaced my pads with some OEM ones. i've never really had a problem with OEM pads..just want alittle more stopping power but hawk pads are on the way

11-16-2009, 01:06 PM	#13
Fienoma Senior Member Name: Hieu Joined: Apr 2009, #16310 Location: New Mexcio Gender: Male Posts: 156 2007 double cab Off road 4x4 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 Westin bull bar, Projector headlights, bed light mod, ghetto satoshi grill, K&N intake, soon to be installed Billy's 5100 all around with AAL in the back..and a hand full of scratches and dents..:(	It's my first truck so i'm not sure how these brakes are suppose to feel haha they seem decent to me Thanks for the link!

11-16-2009, 01:09 PM	#15
HPaap72 Junior Member Joined: Oct 2009, #24997 Location: FLG Town Gender: Male Posts: 23 01 Tacoma 2001 Xtra Cab Manual 3.4 V6 deck plate, k/n, gray wire, driver.	i feel like an idiot i just posted an identical thread and this came up as i was doing mine..... my bad

11-17-2009, 04:33 AM	#19
xsvtoyz Senior Member Name: AL Joined: Sep 2008, #9099 Location: Oklahoma Gender: Dude Posts: 124 03 Pre-Runner Inprogress 2003 Regular Cab Automatic 3rz SuperCharged Web cams/ Header/Full Custom exhaust/ K&N FIPK II/SuperCharger	I had 100k on the originals and just changed the pads. I used OEM why argue? they stop fine and wear good. I only changed to originals because 100k was a long way to go but I still had %25 left. I am hoping for another 100k out of this set. __________________ CAI , Web Cams, Downey header, Custom exhaust, Supercharged 3RZ!

11-18-2009, 02:58 PM	#20
Isthatahemi Senior Member Joined: Apr 2009, #16582 Gender: Male Posts: 516	I agree, the original brake pads are usually the way to go. I've changed lots of pad / rotors, and the difference between aftermarket, and factory pads can be quite drastic. This has some effect on the electronic brakeforce distribution, as it will not know that the pads are different, and might not operate as efficiently. __________________ 2010 4X4 TRD OFF ROAD w/BFG AT's

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