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Cheapest brakes that are worth buying

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by rmorse, Jun 15, 2019.

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  1. Jun 15, 2019 at 7:05 AM
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    Hey guys, I need front pads and rotors on my 2015. What’s the cheapest setup that’s worth buying? Or should I stick with OEM? I use my truck as a daily and haul stuff on weekends. Also, where’s the best place to buy from?

    Thanks!
     
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  2. Jun 15, 2019 at 8:14 AM
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    OEM.......

    I used Centric brand pads on the '05 auto.....

    squeak/squeal.........especially when wet

    I'll do OEM on my '14 when needed....rotors too
     
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  3. Jun 15, 2019 at 8:28 AM
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    Cheap and brakes don’t go hand in hand.
     
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  4. Jun 15, 2019 at 8:30 AM
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    I might go cheap on micro fiber cloth, but not brakes.
     
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  5. Jun 15, 2019 at 8:32 AM
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    I used Centric pads on my Tacoma once, I smoked them in like 30k miles. Then I went back to OEM. Unfortunately I didn’t learn my lesson on the Camry and put on O’Reilleys pads and after about 10k miles they developed a horrendous brake squeal anytime I’m reversing.
     
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  6. Jun 15, 2019 at 8:39 AM
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    Brembo blanks and pads. Front kit is $170.
     
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  7. Jun 15, 2019 at 8:43 AM
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    Whatever you get, do a proper break in on them. They will work better and last longer.
     
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  8. Jun 15, 2019 at 8:48 AM
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    OP, from my experience, you get what you pay for with brakes. Do not go and buy those pads with a lifetime warranty because you could very well be doing this again in a year or two. I haven't done it on this truck but ask me how I know....
     
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  9. Jun 15, 2019 at 8:56 AM
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    You got a link for that?
     
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  10. Jun 15, 2019 at 9:20 AM
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    I never said I want crap brakes, guys. Reread my post. I’m asking for the cheapest that are worth buying. If OEM costs $300 and there’s a comparable set for $250, that’s cheaper. I’m not saying I want crappy $70 eBay specials.
     
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  11. Jun 15, 2019 at 9:21 AM
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    Sounds like the consensus is there aren’t better options than OEM. Does anyone know the cheapest place to buy OEM brakes?
     
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  12. Jun 15, 2019 at 9:41 AM
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  13. Jun 15, 2019 at 10:06 AM
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    I ordered my last set of pads for the Tacoma on eBay for about half the price that the dealer wanted. I called my local dealer to “get a quote” just to make sure i had the correct part number before ordering.
     
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    Going cheap on brakes is like going cheap on condoms
     
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  15. Jun 15, 2019 at 10:31 AM
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  17. Jun 15, 2019 at 12:18 PM
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    Sorry I lied, they're 143.95 lol. I'm not affiliated with this seller, just did a quick search. I have run brembos for years on all of my vehicles.

    https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/362571195217
     
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  18. Jun 15, 2019 at 12:22 PM
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    Hear is some real-world experience on my 2015 TuRD Sport:

    I love Wagner Thermoquiet ceramic pads. I have used these on 3 different vehicles, awesome. Low dust, no noise, good stopping power. Link to a set for 2015 Tacoma on Amazon, front set for $26:
    $35 Wagner Brake ThermoQuiet QC976 Ceramic Disc Brake Pad Set
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002PL5818/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Set of Duralast (yes, I know, not the best, but I am having good experience with them) front rotors; a pair for $74 at Autozone.
     
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  20. Jun 15, 2019 at 1:44 PM
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    Cheap = Crap. Crap = Cheap. Cheap is not good and good is not cheap. Nuff said.
     
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