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Is there a performance rotor and pad brand that is clearly the top mfg?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by gdog, Oct 23, 2017.

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  1. Oct 24, 2017 at 12:17 PM
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    My 41k mile 2014 Tacoma has the brake wobble starting. All stock brake parts.
     
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  2. Oct 24, 2017 at 12:33 PM
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    So someone just told me to use clean the Brand New Rotors with Braklean is this accurate information???
     
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  3. Oct 24, 2017 at 2:14 PM
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  4. Oct 24, 2017 at 2:56 PM
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    I am at 65k miles on OEM rotors and pads and smooth as silk plus I'm only half-way through my original pad life. I could still get another 25-35k miles out of them probably. Good or bad; brakes all wear differently, one set might do well while another may not. Proper bedding of the pads onto the rotors is what will give you that good bite and extend the life of your pads/rotors.

    I recommend Wagner OEX and some OEM rotors or StopTech rotors. Do not go with slots and definitely do not go with drilled rotors; all they do is chew up brake pads and wear out super quick. Plus on a truck they reduce braking power; not increase it. Over time I have seen more slotted and drilled rotors start to wear unevenly creating scratch marks and so on.

    I had the hawks on different vehicles and they work well; but they do wear out rotors much faster due to the more abrasive material;
     
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  5. Oct 24, 2017 at 2:57 PM
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    Brake cleaner; you have to clean them before installation. All new rotors got an oil coating because they have to sit on a shelf before use and this coating prevents rust; use brake cleaner to clean the oil off then install.
     
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  6. Oct 25, 2017 at 8:05 AM
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    So I will be switching over to extended Stainless Steel Brake Lines when I do my Brakes and Rotors. What is the best way to bleed the Brakes on my 2015 Sport? Also what fluid should I use to refill it all back up?
     
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  7. Oct 25, 2017 at 8:07 AM
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  8. Oct 25, 2017 at 8:17 AM
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    This.

    High performance brakes are more expensive, don't last as long, and produce greater friction, which means if you are an aggressive breaker that causes wobbling in your brakes... its going to happen worse and faster with high performance brakepads.

    One should fix their bad driving habbits before looking to upgrade parts. Its a lot cheaper to do so.
     
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  9. Oct 29, 2017 at 8:43 AM
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    Update: Installed new Hawk rotors and pads this morning and holy monkey nuts am I a happy camper! Steering wheel is smoother just driving and there is zero wobble under braking. I love my Taco again.....woot!
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  10. Oct 29, 2017 at 8:48 AM
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    Mine go on soon with all new extended stainless brake lines. Then I'm sure it will be a huge difference over stock
     
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  11. Dec 4, 2017 at 6:28 PM
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    Trying to remember the brake pads break in so the seat right I guess you call it.
     
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