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Today heard the 1st telltale signs of needing new brake pads.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Koolbreeze7, Nov 9, 2022.

  1. Nov 9, 2022 at 4:00 PM
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    Koolbreeze7

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    Wanted to do the Lexus Big brake upgrade, but might have to sacrifice a new set of pads in the meantime since I don't have the time.
     
    Koolbreeze7, Nov 9, 2022
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  2. Nov 9, 2022 at 4:03 PM
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    GBourne Just a regular guy

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    Dumped the Tacoma, that's all it needed.
    Just curious, how many miles on the truck?
     
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  3. Nov 9, 2022 at 4:05 PM
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    @100k I am the 2nd owner
     
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  4. Nov 9, 2022 at 4:06 PM
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    I just swapped mine out last month, easy job and takes about an hour to do with a jack and simple tools.

    My truck has 70k miles on it.
     
    jsinnard, Nov 9, 2022
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  5. Nov 9, 2022 at 4:07 PM
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    JasonLee Hello? I'm a truck.

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    Pads are pretty cheap. Better to be safe instead of pushing it just to save a few bucks holding off before doing the upgrade.
     
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  6. Nov 9, 2022 at 4:30 PM
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    Just did mine this weekend. Stock pads and rotors at 81k we’re good and could have made it to 100k. Drums are still very good.
     
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  7. Nov 9, 2022 at 4:46 PM
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    OK...so replace them.
     
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  8. Nov 9, 2022 at 5:02 PM
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    What rotors and pads is everyone buying? Mine have been warped since like day one and I've been meaning to swap them out.
     
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  9. Nov 9, 2022 at 5:14 PM
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    I'm sure there's a thread on this, do you have a link by chance? Would like to read more about it.

    A Google search with "Lexus Big brake upgrade for third gen tacoma" nets me all the usual suspects with Stoptech, Powerbrake, Wilwood, which are all $2k+
     
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  10. Nov 9, 2022 at 5:15 PM
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  11. Nov 9, 2022 at 5:51 PM
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    Stock is good in this case.
     
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  12. Nov 9, 2022 at 8:12 PM
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    My OEM front rotors had a vibration, so I went with Power Stop. Very happy with them.
    $215 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/gp/product/B005FKS28C?ie=UTF8
     
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  13. Nov 10, 2022 at 5:15 AM
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    Its actually posted in the 2nd Gen forum. I did it on my 09 and went from OE WG calipers to the bigger WH calipers and 338 mm rotors. Since the 3rd gen uses the same setup Im going with it again
     
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  14. Nov 10, 2022 at 5:16 AM
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  15. Nov 10, 2022 at 7:42 AM
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    Wow good stuff. So you can confirm that the 4-runner dust cover you mentioned in that post will also fit the third gens?
     
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  16. Nov 10, 2022 at 12:15 PM
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    I can only assume they do. I am going this route and will report back when I get them ordered/ installed. I noticed a definite improvement in braking on my 09, and not just because they were new.
     
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  17. Nov 10, 2022 at 12:19 PM
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    stick with OEM if you don't already have an aftermarket pad you like
     
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  18. Nov 10, 2022 at 12:21 PM
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    Had the dealership do my front pads (first time and only brake work) and resurface rotors last year when I had my frame replaced at 158k. Rear drums were at 50% so didn't touch them.
     
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