Front brakes at 72k ? Need advice

My 09, 4 cyl. 5 lug may need front brakes...Not grinding nor does the warning squeal appear..No disc pulse as well. The truck now has 72,000 miles on it... How long do front brakes last? I guess with that mileage it is time to replace the pads and the discs...As I plan on keeping the car as long as possible...Do you have any recommendations for quality discs and pads? Thanks !

 

60-90k depending on how you drive. Ive seen some people burn through theme in 30k. For me OE discs and pads are the way to go imo.

 

I’ve seen CPO vehicles with < 25k miles and new brakes. Test drove one years ago with around that mileage before the dealer did their inspection. The brakes were so bad the thing was not safe.

So 72k miles is decent in terms of life for brakes.

 

30k or less imo would fall into the not the norm category, some who is extremely hard on there breaking system.

 

Yep. And in the case of said vehicle, it was nice to see the condition before the dealer cleaned it up. Clearly they didn’t care about the vehicle, not something to pay top dollar for.

 

Oem toyota all the way. Lasts forever and less brake dust than most aftermarket

 

I measured my pads at about 101,000 miles and there was 3 to 4 mm left so I them go. I'll recheck them at my next oil change and see where they're at.

 

I swapped my first set around 90k on my 07, but I'm a pretty chill driver. It's pretty easy to check the pads on the front, especially if you take the wheel off, but sometimes you can see enough to get an idea with the wheel on depending on wheels and/or if you have an inspection mirror.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/how-to-check-brake-pad-thickness-no-straw-test.631289/

 

If everything is working fine as you say, just go by remaining pad thickness and replace when needed. I wouldn't bother to replace the rotors unless there's an issue.

 

Thanks all... I'll check the pad thickness and change if needed...Rotors are fine so I will let them be. Just surprised that I am getting over 70 thousand miles on the original pads ! Also, will install OEM.

 

Mileage is a small factor. How the mileage was accumulated and the drivers techniques matter most. On any vehicle.

70k interstate is nothing. 70k heavy city or hooning is impossible.

You're doing fine!

 

You are right on the money needing new pads,the rear shoes should last well past 100 k

 

They last as long as they last. You visually inspect life left remaining.

im running TRD ceramic pads and Stoptech cryo slotted rotors

 

Did you pull a wheel off and look at the caliper and pads? What's the level of fluid and the brake reservoir?

How many people here do you think drive in the same style and manner that you do?

Your question is rather subjective . Your brakes could be shot now whereas I can get 100,000 mi out of mine because of the way we drive

 

you might not even have to.
While you can during a tire rotation which Costco does free or cheap, you can also peek on the ground, use phone, cheap borescope, or flashlight and telescoping inspection mirror

 

My fronts lasted until 115k. Rear shoes were getting close when I sold the truck at 145k, but still fine, so I never touched them.

That's probably based on how I drive though, I hate hitting the brakes and try to coast or brake lightly.

 

Talk to your mechanic. I replaced the pads only at about that mileage or a bit more but he said the rotors were fine. It’s been another 50k since and no issues.

 

who said he has a mechanic
talk to a mechanic for what

Can pads be slapped? Yes. I'm about to do that to mine. Why? Because rotors are expensive.
You usually get at least one more use out of them.
I'm not even going to measure the rotor thickness. And I'll assume my TRD Ceramic pads weren't harsh on mine.
They're not rusted either.

Yes, you get less heat absorption with thinner rotors, but mine are Cryo. At the end of the day, they're still undersized for what the truck should have (V6).

Not planning on spending extra money to put them on a lathe either. Which is part of the industry that has faded away.

The main point of rotor thickness specs, within spec vs replace,
(assuming you have no vibration)
is the caliper, pistons, pad, rotor, are all designed to work together and have enough material
If a rotor is worn too thin, not replaced, and the pads wear out, pistons can pop out ie brake failure.
It takes a lot of neglect, almost purposeful, for someone to put themselves in that position, where they've done 4 pad slaps on a rotor, wore their current pads down and the rotor down to a piece of paper, for pistons to pop out.

 

He didn’t say clearly one way or the other, just asked for parts recommendation which could easily be requested or purchased for diy. I assumed with a lack of experience he might want the benefit of some not that it is always necessary. They may not even need replacing for some time.

 

Oh, I know. I just like to have the clearest view. Most garages won't let you into the bay. Insurance and all...