Brake Pads and Rotors

I need to get new brake pads and rotors for my ‘99 Tacoma. I’ve read good things about Akebono for the pads. Does anyone know what model number to get?

For the rotors I’ve read that you can’t go wrong with OEM if you can find a good price. Does anyone have other recommendations?

 

I've used Akebono brake parts on my truck for the last 27 years without problems or worries. And they are less expensive than Genuine Toyota Parts.

I would not replace the rotors unless they are somehow boogered or you can feel some pulsing when applying the brakes.

 

Rockauto should have the right part # for your truck as long as you're running factory brakes, even if you don't order from them.

A quick look for my '04 V6 4x4 says

$60 ACT436 Proact Ultra Premium Ceramic Disc Brake Pad kit, GREY

ACT436. But I would double-check before buying.

If anything's going on with your rotors & they need replacing, I hear good things about Bosch QuietCast rotors. I'm planning on putting a set at the rear of my Mazda.

 

Great, thank you for the input! It is pulsing when I brake so the rotors are due for a change

 

Have just used OE - Toyota runs the 25% off (already low online prices) with free shipping over $75. Think rotors are <$60/ea and a set of 4 pads like $35.

 

I’ve been using Frozen rotors and pads with great success.

 

I got my Akebono's thru Napa .....they have the 10%~20% sales all the time if you order online and pickup in store

Unfortunately I got rear bendix shoes from them for $28......what a disappointment

I ended up buying oems from Mcgeorge

 

As with everything else in the world knowledge is power, for your reading pleasure

https://www.hotrod.com/how-to/disc-brake-pad-friction-codes-explained