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What is best rotor and pad combo

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Leopico, Jul 26, 2020.

  1. Jul 26, 2020 at 2:16 PM
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    I recently replaced my rotors and pads with Centric rotors and Centric pads but I am not to happy with them. I am actually afraid to drive to close to a vehicle in front of me thinking I won't have enough time to stop. I have installed Centric rotors with Black Magic Brakes brake pads on my Jeep with great success , to bad they don't make brake pads for the Tacoma. I have also used the same Centric rotor and Centric pad combo on my wifes Rav4 also with good results. So I'm thinking it's the pads I need to upgrade. So what's the combo or pads? By the way I have a 2012 DCSB TRD Sport.
     
    Leopico, Jul 26, 2020
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  2. Jul 26, 2020 at 2:30 PM
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  3. Jul 26, 2020 at 3:30 PM
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  4. Jul 26, 2020 at 4:15 PM
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    OEM
     
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  5. Jul 26, 2020 at 4:27 PM
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  6. Jul 26, 2020 at 7:16 PM
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    Another vote for OEM.
     
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  7. Jul 26, 2020 at 7:26 PM
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    I have EBC slotted with Green stuff pads. Have run them on a couple vehicles and like them a lot. Have about 25k on this set and working great. The Oem fronts were also good for about 80k but the pads were making a clunking noise at low speed stops because the holes in the backing plate were becoming oblong.
     
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  8. Jul 26, 2020 at 8:36 PM
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    Another OEM vote.
    I think the least amount of trouble and the most amount of miles for me have always been on OEM Pads/Rotors. My last set was 112K miles and they still had some wear left.
     
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  9. Jul 27, 2020 at 1:26 AM
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    Lots of opinions out there and posts on brakes and OEM always works.
    But I tow and needed better than stock so went with front Powerstop slotted/drilled rotors and Z36 pads about $150 and while they won't last as long as OEM they do stop me faster when not towing and keep my stops within reason pulling a boat with no trailer brakes. After 40k miles the drilled holes have not developed cracks as many others say will happen guess they got cheap ones. Note when installed you have to do the proper burn in procedure as they detail.
     
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  10. Jul 27, 2020 at 4:17 AM
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    Yep.....
     
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  11. Jul 27, 2020 at 8:25 AM
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    I am running brembo blanks with ebc pads. Stock rotors got warped, bought brembo complete set and wasn't too impressed with the pads. Squeaked a lot and a huge amount of dust. Switched over to ebc pads on the brembo blanks and so far I really like the setup. Honestly if you want the least amount of trouble I would recommend oem. If you tow, invest in a brake controller and trailer brakes, but that can get expensive depending on your setup.
     
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  12. Jul 27, 2020 at 4:56 PM
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    Thanks guys for all the replies , maybe I'll go with OEM and see how that works out.
     
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    A good decision. Careful pushing back the caliper pistons. I actually broke down and bought the $20 tool.
     
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    ackebono pro with Oem rotors for almost no brake dust
     
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    I bought TRD pads and regret it. They throw dust like crazy. They may bite better but cleaning them every week isn't worth it for me.
     
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  16. Jul 28, 2020 at 7:04 AM
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    One thing is certain, you can't go wrong with OEM parts.
     
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    This /thread

    And get the more expensive OEM pads, there is a cheaper part number and the from the factory part number.
     
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