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Recommendations for front rotors and pads

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by D0m1n1ck, Mar 7, 2023.

  1. Mar 7, 2023 at 12:05 AM
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    D0m1n1ck

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    I have a 2011 4 cylinder taco base model. Any recommendations for rotor and pad replacements?
     
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  2. Mar 7, 2023 at 4:01 AM
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    I've had duralast gold rotors and ceramic pads for over 50k. Still have plenty of pad left too.

    And i was towing a lot.

    I got them before prices went crazy for the covid/media nonsense. So it was under $140 for everything.
     
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    You can never go wrong with OEM Toyota brake parts.
     
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    Go with Toyota Advics pads, Advics, or Akebono for bads.
     
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    If you go with a chain auto supply, I'd recommend the good NAPA painted/coated rotors and their mid to upper quality pads. Had mine for probably 30k now and they're great. I also got their painted calipers too and got new OEM hard lines.
     
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    Oem rotors with trd pads
     
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    I went with the centric plain 120 rotors for my 2013. According to TireRack they were 17% heavier (17lbs vs 20lbs) than the Brembo. For pads I got the Carbotech 1521. I have Carbotech brakes on my track car ('02 WRX) and am happy with the brakes and the customer service. But they are very expensive.
     
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    OEM… period.
     
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