Time for new breaks.

My 2016 Trd offroad at 50k needs new breaks.
The original have had a long life.
Typical dealer wants to service roters but I have no pulling or any issues and i have a ARB bumper on the front.
I'm no mechanic so I'm looking for recommendations from you know nothing's ( snark )
I'm thinking any chain shop or a local garage with the best pads I can get.

 

Me personally I would resurface the rotors but if you have any doubt ask to see the condition of yours and have them explain to you why. If they seem honest then do it. I also would have an independent mechanic do it not the dealership. It will cost less usually and brakes are a wear item not covered by the warranty so there's not requirement to use them.

 

The only ‘service the rotors’ that should ever be done is to put in a new set. Turning the rotors only makes them thinner.
If youre needing to spend $700-$1200 on new rotors, drums, pads and shoes, I highly recommend upgrade those to the next level. I went with Power Stop, drilled and slotted rotors and carbon, ceramic pads and upgraded the callipers. Hands down, braking performance increase and I only paid $1500 CAD for the package and I did the work myself.

 

Agreed. Brakes are easy, if I couldn't do it myself then i would trust an independent shop as well.

As far as rotors go...it really varies. Sometimes you can get away with new pads only, sometimes they need to be replaced or resurfaced. Last time I did it I just replaced them with a set from o'reilly because it was the same price as getting them resurfaced. They've been fine. In this case I would probably do whatever the mechanic suggests.

 

Always resurface or replace the rotors when you replace the pads. Otherwise it limits the new pads' life.

That said, at least for my 5 lug I've never not bought new rotors as it can't be much difference in price versus trying to resurface the existing.

 

Yep I used to DIY brakes but last times I just let the mechanic do it. Resurfacing does make them thinner but there is a limit to how much can be taken off then you get new ones. I've found that sometimes doing it myself it's cheaper or easierto buy new rotors depends on local places you might have. Here there are now fewer places a DIY person can get that service done.

 

Resurface them and put the OEM pads back on unless you have performance needs that require a brake upgrade, the OEM pads are good on these things, it should only be a $200 job at the dealer and you'll be good another 50K...(more are possible, mine got 80K)

 

New OEM rotors cost $56. I replace mine every other brake job unless they get grooved, warped, or get an edge on the outer edge. When i reuse them I rough them up with a wizzer or you can use some emery cloth.

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Your Toyota needs breaks? I’ve owned quite a few Toyota’s through the years and not one of them has ever needed a break. I’ve even drove across the country a few times and none of them ever needed a break. I myself did and got a motel room when I was so tired I couldn’t drive anymore. But my Toyota never needed a break. Kept on running just fine the whole way. Sorry to hear your Tacoma requires breaks. I would write a letter to Toyota and try and get them to buy it back or something. If it’s a 2016 and only has 50k on it and is already asking for breaks what’s going to happen when it gets older with a lot more miles on it? I’m guessing it’s going to be asking for a lot more breaks. I would say it’s time to get rid of it.

 

Ah, the subtle difference of spelling yet drastically different meanings of two similar words

 

BRAKES

 

Give the guy a break

 

For $56 a rotor it's a no brainer to buy new.