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In need of new Rotors & Pads? EBC or OEM?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by moe2o4, Jul 14, 2017.

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  1. Jul 25, 2017 at 12:43 PM
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    Were the ones you had drilled nad cross cut as well?
     
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    I have EBC brakes on my Frontier Pro-4x. The solid oem-style rotors and Ultimax 2 pads. No dust, noise or vibration and they perform a bit better than stock.
     
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  6. Jul 26, 2017 at 7:31 PM
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    I put my new rotors on Sunday!

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  7. Jul 26, 2017 at 7:52 PM
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    Have EBC rotors and pads on the S2000 and TSX. Very happy with them and this is after 5-6 years on the S and maybe 3 on the TSX.

    I'm betting your pulsation is due to warped rotors- over tightened lugs or water hit them when hot.
     
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  8. Aug 7, 2017 at 5:55 AM
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    i have the same issue. 2013 with about 56k miles. going to try something else other than OEM. OEM has been resurfaced twice
     
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  9. Aug 7, 2017 at 7:45 AM
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    Are Rotors seriously only 83 dollars from the dealership? Hahahaha I can't believe this. I bought my tacoma after selling my Z4M because of maintenance. It was an amazing car to drive. But buying parts, let me tell you. My best buddy would do my work for me because the dealership was INSANE. $250 for an oil change from the dealer. Doing it myself still cost me $110 in filter and oil. Used 10w60 made just for that engine.

    Also Rotors. I had to buy them from an indie shop that sold oem. Guess how much just for the fronts? $620 just in parts!! For two! I know they don't compare but it sure is nice to have a vehicle to not break the bank on maintenance. I miss my car but this is a lot better choice for every day.
     
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  10. Aug 7, 2017 at 7:49 AM
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    Right here man, $63 each for the rotors at the Monroeville Toyota dealership about 10 miles from me and $90 for the pads from a dealership in California! Both free shipping!

     
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  11. Aug 7, 2017 at 7:51 AM
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    that is INSANE to me. Makes me even more happy about my purchase. I'm about 25,000 miles and no problems with pads or rotors. I see you have an OME lift. I just bought Bilstein 5100's OME Dakar Leaf, and OME 888 springs. Can't wait!
     
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  12. Aug 7, 2017 at 10:16 AM
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    Not sure why people think they need to upgrade to high performance pads and slotted and/or drilled rotors. All brakes do are convert kinetic energy to thermal energy and high performance systems are meant to dispel thermal energy more efficiently in situations where it is required. I mean, are you running your Taco at the race track? Unless your answer is yes, then OEM is perfectly capable. The only other remote situation I could see is if you do a LOT of hauling with it, otherwise the cost increase can only be justified because you want to.
     
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  13. Aug 7, 2017 at 10:33 AM
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    2013 TRD O/R DCSB Stock Suspension and 17X8 Chrome Helo HE791 MAXX Wheels. I have 112,XXX miles on original pads and rotors.
     
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  14. Apr 6, 2021 at 7:48 AM
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    $165 Power Stop K137 Front Brake Kit with Drilled/Slotted Brake Rotors and Z23 Evolution Ceramic Brake Pads
    $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/Power-Stop-E...0857&sr=8-1&keywords=2016+tacoma+brake+rotors

    Have this on my Tacoma, about 15,000 miles now. Not impressed, OEM was just as good. The problem is that we always want something better, just that these aren't.
     
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  15. Apr 6, 2021 at 8:20 AM
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    Harden your bark, there are storms on the horizon.
    Don't blame the Toyota rotors. They can easily go for 70-80,000 miles. I buy OEM brake stuff because I like seeing 'Made in USA' on the boxes.
     
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    I installed EBC drilled and slotted rotors and the stock ceramic pads on my 2001 tundra after replacing the stock rotors twice in 50k miles due to warping. Never needed to replace those rotors again. I couldn't believe how much better the brakes worked after.
     
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  17. Apr 6, 2021 at 10:09 AM
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    I put on EBC rotor and Green pads at first. Like @9TRDTCO said. I will never use ebc pads again, short life and ridiculous brake dust. I put OEM TRD pads on this last time and it is a huge difference. I am getting ready to put stainless steel brake lines on also. Between those 2 things, it will be a different braking system all together.
     
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