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OEM vs Aftermarket Rotors

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Blockhead, Jan 27, 2017.

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  1. Jan 29, 2017 at 9:07 PM
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    There's definitely some great upgrade options...but lets KISS (keep it simple stupid). You had good longevity with OE, unless you see the need for improvement, stick to what worked for you already. My 2 pennies.
     
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  2. Jan 30, 2017 at 6:31 AM
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  3. Jan 30, 2017 at 6:33 AM
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    For the 99.99% of Tacoma owners who aren't on TW (and most who are on TW).....OEM is perfectly fine.
     
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  4. Mar 5, 2017 at 2:40 PM
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    i have to say i'm pretty disappointed with my OEM rotors. With only 20K miles on the clock the rotors are noticeably warped. Funny thing is i dont drive it hard, no heavy loads, no trailers, and havent even taken it into the mountain yet. It boggles my mind but Im going to chalk it up as defective or cheap rotors and give Stoptech a try
     
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  5. Mar 5, 2017 at 4:31 PM
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    Anybody else notice that the rotor shown in the pic has a sticker on it that designates it as needing to go on the RIGHT side, but it's on the LEFT side?
     
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  6. Mar 5, 2017 at 5:12 PM
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    It's on the right as referenced from the drivers seat if that's correct designation.
     
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  7. Mar 5, 2017 at 5:19 PM
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    I just did EBC slotted rotors and green stuff pads on my truck and the wifes runner will get them soon as it needs pads.
     
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  8. Mar 5, 2017 at 5:28 PM
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    Yeah, reference for what side of the vehicle is done from sitting in it. The pic is correct. Right side rotors and the right/passenger side of the vehicle.
     
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  9. Mar 5, 2017 at 5:30 PM
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    Well actually its not. Notice the floor jack? Itd be hard to jack up the truck from under the cab.
     
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  10. Mar 5, 2017 at 7:17 PM
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    I've got 123k on my original rotors. Never had them cut and just now starting to feel like I need new. I'm going with another set of OEM.
     
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  11. Mar 6, 2017 at 5:00 AM
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    My bad, sorry. Time for more coffee!
     
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  12. Mar 6, 2017 at 5:14 AM
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    Just play it off cool and wear one of these -->:anonymous:
     
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  13. Mar 6, 2017 at 5:31 AM
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    I got 70k miles out of the OEM and then I went Power Stop. Rotors were really warped and I was almost out of pad.
    I do not tow anything to speak of, however I have carried a lot of weight in the back. Got 15k mils on the power stops and no complaints. I got mine for Summit
     
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