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What front brake pads/rotors do you use on your 3rd Gen?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by NorthGAMTNMAN, May 28, 2025 at 9:01 AM.

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    I am at @ 55K and will be needing front brake pads. I plan on swapping out complete new rotors to save downtime, eventually getting the OE rotors turned for the next brake job.

    My question is, what brake pads/rotors do you use or highly recommend? I want longevity over brake noise. Brake dust is not an issue for me as I wash the truck every week.
     
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  2. May 28, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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    OEM...not the ones with YZZ in the part number
     
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    OEM only. The best you can hope for with aftermarket is that they work as good. If you go aftermarket, expect squeal and lots of dust.
     
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    55k miles? I'm at 5+ years/ 75k and not even close to needing new pads.

    Go with OEM.
     
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    I am up in the mountains. LOTS of steep long roads.
     
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    i got NAPA ones that squeal, now i'm considering the TRD Pro ceramic ones. i think i know a place i can somewhat safely do the break-in procedure.
     
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    Another vote for oem here. Rotors are like $90 each and pads are about $90 too. There's two versions of oem pads. Don't get the cheaper economy version as mentioned above, because they have no bite.
     
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  11. May 28, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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    If you have 17” wheels, you can upgrade your rotor size with OEM Lexus part # 43512-60191. They are generally the same price as OEM Tacoma rotors. The bigger rotors offer more mass as a heat sink, so they won’t wear or warp as quickly, and you’ll probably stop a little faster too. You will need matching calipers and dust shields — calipers and dust shields for a 5th gen 4runner fit the bill.

    I went with TRQ “Performance” grade 4runner calipers for my larger rotors simply because I got a great deal on them and they look nice. I have no complaints with them. And I’m currently on Power Stop pads but haven’t had them long enough to report on their lifespan.

    If you haven’t flushed your brake fluid in a couple years, now is the time to do that. New brake fluid can sometimes make the biggest difference in your stopping distance. Bosch ESI6-32N is great stuff.

    Also, if you’ve ever thought of upgrading your rubber brake lines to braided stainless steel, might as well do that while you have everything apart. That said, I only replaced my rubber brake lines with braided SS to accommodate more suspension travel, and I noticed no difference in braking with braided lines. But I do like that they seem like they will last longer than rubber lines.
     
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    I recently went with Powerstop pads & rotors. Pretty happy with them so far…
     
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    I had power stop on my 1st gen. They stopped great, but only lasted 40K miles. I will be replacing with OEM on my 3rd gen
     
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    Get em from Rock Auto! I'm sure similar or better in price without supporting the monster.
     
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    Power-Stop front and rear! No dust. No squeal. Just better Stop. The 3rd Gen OEM rotors and drums suck. My OEM rotors and pads didn't even last 45k miles and they were shaking my front end like a mofo. I went to check the rears only to have to break out the grinder to cut it in half to remove it. This is my 3rd Tacoma and 1st 3rd gen, my other two went over 90K on original brakes, rotors, and drums...they don't make them like they used to.
     
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    Agreed — don’t feed the monster if you can help it.
     
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    I agree with you on not supporting the monster. This is why I do Not pay for a Prime membership. I get free shipping on orders over $35. I also only buy from the monster if the price is less or comparable to what I would pay at a brick and mortar store.

    Shipping I have found is only slightly slower than Prime. If I need something quick I will drive and get it.

    https://slate.com/technology/2024/01/quit-amazon-prime-how-to-free-shipping.html
     
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    just oem here, when i depress the decelerator pedal, it brings my truck to a stop in a time frame relative to the amount of pressure i am applying, nothing fancy or special for me.
     
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