Did I really need front brakes that Toyota recommended?

New to me truck, figured I’d take it to Toyota just to make sure everything is up to par and for their time I’d let them change my oil. Guy came back and said I needed front brakes which I didn’t get quoted and a front and rear differential service at $450. Pulled my brakes off to change and to my minimum mechanics knowledge it appears that my brakes were near 50% ( top is new pad, bottom is old pad) and I wasn’t in need of brakes? Also read that most guys are just running 75w -90 gear oil which is much cheaper than what Toyota charges for their specific gear oil and serves the same purpose.

 

You do not need brakes ,they are are like new! Dealer is ripping you off! Go elsewhere if you can for work on truck!

 

Those look fine. I might be a little concerned about them wearing unevenly, but maybe it's just the angle of the picture.

 

I figured as much.

I edited the post but the top pad is the new one I bought to replace the pad that’s on the bottom. I was comparing new and old. I replaced the rotors too.

 

Oh ok...that makes sense.

 

wow that is bad on that dealer. This is crap why i do everything i can myself, that pad looks just fine

 

Which is why I’m happy I had the ability to tackle this myself. It really is a shame that they would try and pull something like this... I should of returned the supplies I bought but was already in the motion and said screw it.

 

They look good to me. I wouldn't even think about replacing them if they looked that good.

 

My $$$ say the dealer would charge you for the $50 a qt. Toyota Gear Oil and use Mobil-1 at 1/3 that cost.

They pulled the same worn brake pad crap on me when I had a vehicle in for a recall.

It's no mystery why so many people hate car dealership service departments. Dishonesty is a way of life in these places.

 

I definitely understand it’s how they make money but come onnnnn! Not my first time with issues at the dealer. I need to find a good shop that knows these trucks in the Sarasota area that can tackle projects I can’t.

 

I went to advance auto and bought valvoline full synthetic 70w-90 with the limited slip. Much cheaper than dealers quote.

 

looks like just another "stealership" rip off, that's what they do. Exactly why after the warranty is gone, find somewhere else to get your work done.

 

Nope you got hosed... You still have a ton of life left on those pads....

 

Also I got 113k miles out of original brake pads. And I'm tough on my brakes.

 

driving sensible........you can get 130K +miles from original pads

as stated.......go elsewhere for your work

 

I have 74k lol. I should Have returned the supplies to advance auto parts and upgraded my door speakers

 

As everyone has said, brakes look fine and didn't need to be changed.

$28 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)

75W-90 is good to go in both diffs, xfer case, and (if you have a MT) the tranny.

 

I changed my front pads at 206,000 and the rears at 210,000 miles... but most of my mileage is interstate miles and I am very easy on the brakes.

I would have put those pads back on and returned the new ones...

-Bear

 

in the owners manual it states the minimum pad thickness in MM, those old pads have a lot of life left

 

Impressive!
Really wishing I had now.