Brakes oem vs aftermarket question

About that time to change the front brakes . Got about 45k miles out of the oem ones . What do u guys recommend for replacement oem or aftermarket . How many miles are u guys seeing out of the aftermarket ones . Thanks

 

You only got 45k out of your oem pads or you're just changing them early?

 

I'm also interested.

What pads have the most bite? Brakes feel lacking now that I have 33's but don't want to upgrade to a big brake kit

 

Starting to feel soft and brake noise . I do a lot of towing not surprised the brakes didn’t last that long .

 

Check out PowerStop Pads and slotted rotors.

 

Stoptech rotors and TRD pads

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/brake-upgrade-stoptech-rotors-trd-performance-pads.523829/

 

• StopTech 4Runner slotted rotors P/Ns
  126.44174SL, 126.44174SR
• Advics P/N AD0976 OEM-equivalent pads with shims
• PowerStop P/N S6278 reman
  4Runner calipers including all the hardware
• OEM 4Runner brake dust shields
• 4778160140, 4778260140 - they clear the All-Pro spindle gussets

 

The Raybestos E3 kits are great aftermarket sets for $100. ROCK AUTO RAYBESTOS 976H980670E3

The pads have more bite than stock, and the rotors are fully coated to prevent corrosion. They are my go-to now. They seem to have a bit more black brake dust, but not a huge problem.

They really helped on our highlander that has undersized brakes. I could feel the difference in braking performance right away.

I had a set on my dad's tacoma, but he sold it with about 20kmi on the brakes. Currently have a set on my highlander with 30kmi and pilot with 40kmi on the brakes.
They'll be going on my Tacoma when it needs them, but it's got a while.

 

Pads don't go soft. They are as hard with 10mm as they are with 2mm. No need to replace pads with friction material remaining. Pads won't reduce your stopping distance. I stick with OE. Less dust and less squeal than aftermarket. I got 80k out of mine. Keep in mind there are two different qualities of dealer pads.

 

I wouldn't touch PowerStop anything after my last experience and there is no need for drilled or slotted rotors unless you have a heating issues and get a lot of brake fade. . . . . which I highly doubt. OEM are very good, but I will now be using Akebono

 

OEM pads seem good.

My choice for aftermarket has been Wagner for many years, they have a "Severe Duty" series that I use on trucks/heavy vehicles.

 

OE and trailer brakes for the win!
If you only got 45k out of the originals, something is wrong, address that before you look for something better.

 

I just changed out my original fronts @ 116K. Went with Centric premium rotors and Beefed Up ceramic pads from Amazon. Just under $200 for the whole shebang. So far, so good, but we'll see how they hold up over time.

 

70K or so. Rear shoes longer. OEM is best.

 

WTF? I am at 117,000 miles and had to replace rears at 90,000 and have done fronts at least three times that I recall. OEM pads & shoes. I guess lots of trails and mud & crap destroy them faster

 

Anyone tried the PowerBrake D line rotor/pad combo?

 

I swapped out brakes the day I got the truck with E36 pads and drilled/slotted rotors. I do a lot of off-roading and wanted to get as much dust/debris out of the way as fast as possible. I got about 32K out of the E36 pads. Just put my OE pads back on and am chewing through them faster than the E36. I'm okay with this as I know drilled/slotted rotors will do that, but my braking performance is superb.

 

OEM quality rotors and good brake pads. That's all 97% of us "need". Don't get swayed by the hype.

 

I normally like to stay with OEM but had a braking vibration at 40K mile. I put these PowerStop brakes on a year ago and very happy. I don’t tow or go off road.

$202 Power Stop Brake Kit For 2007-2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2005-2022 Toyota Tacoma 6 Lug, 2003-2009 4Runner 12.56" Rotors - Front Carbon-Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads & Drilled Slotted Rotors Replacement, K137

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005FKS28C?ie=UTF8