Best brakes for towing. 2011 DCSB

I need to replace the OEM pads and rotors. 75k on original. I tow a 6k travel trailer over the summer through decent grades. What would the best and not bank breaking option. Not sure if I want to go with a tundra upgrade. Thanks in advance.

 

Yeah OEM lasted a good amount. Was just seeing if there was a better option for towing.

 

+1 OEM

 

I am a big fan of the Wagner Severe Duty disk brake pads, I put a set on my '11 AC last summer and I live in the mountains. There is a set of Wagner Themoquiet shoes for the back waiting to go on, but after pulling the rear drums and inspecting the existing shoes, I decided to wait and re-inspect next year. I sold my 94 Toy pickup with 217k miles with original rear brakes, and got 150k out of the original rotors.

 

Using your parameter there really is not any such thing. Based on what you said for weight you are overloading the trucks ability so you might look into a Tundra.

 

How so? He's under the 6400 lb towing capacity for his truck.

 

Nothing to add but I'm interested in the replies.

 

I don't tow a very large trailer but it is about 2000 pounds with my quads and my advice is to go with oem. Never had luck with aftermarket pads. With all 3 of my Taco's I have never done rear brakes before a 150,000 miles front about every 75,000. I am a very conservative driver and will not drive above 65 with trailer
(I usually keep it around 60) 70 is my max when empty.

 

Because a 6k trailer weights about 1k to 1.5k more by the time you load it.

 

I replaced my OEM at 90K with PowerStop tow and hual. Still have the crappy brake pedal feel except when the TT is hooked up and the electric brakes actuate.

 

Sure, but he didn't say he had a 6k trailer + stuff. He just said he said a 6k trailer. You're assuming that's unloaded weight. I'm assuming it's loaded. Either way, if his stock pads lasted 75k it can't be too overloaded. Most pads go 30kish if you're lucky.

 

Does your trailer have brakes?

 

Because people like posting smart ass useless comments on tacoma world.

Do you guys go to toyota and buy your pads and rotors?

I've never purchased oem brakes for any vehicle. Just auto zone or advanced mid grade stuff

 

I'm going with Hawk Green with DBA rotors when I need brakes. I put a set of those on my parent's Ram 1500 and they are great. Good pedal feel, great stopping power and fade resistance. Very quiet and smooth too. We'll see how long they last.

 

Rather than going bigger I found it cheaper to get the same size as OEM, but with increased temperature capability.

1) DOT 4 brake fluid: StopTechSTR-600 High Performance Brake Fluid. Its relatively high boiling point prevents gas builup in the brake lines, which otherwise would tend to reduce clamping forces on the pads.

2) Centric High Carbon Plain 125 Series Rotors. This type disipates heat pretty well and resists cracking better than slotted rotors. I avoided grooved rotors because I figured debris would collect.

3) Akebono Street Performance Pads. You can probably find pads with better stopping power, but that will come at the cost of noisey/squeeling brakes. The Akebono's have good stopping power, though, with virtually zero dust build up on your wheels.

I also had steel brake lines installed because others here noted that you will get a firmer feel on the brake pedal as they don't flex like the rubber ones do. I found this to be bovine scatology. There is absolutely no detectable difference relative to OEM.

I bought all this from tirerack.com and had it shipped to a local shop for install. Flawless transaction.

 

That is the loaded weight, my bad

 

Ok guys, thanks for info and opinions thus far. My biggest concern is if aftermarket pads and rotors are actually with it. For getting the results I did out of OEM, are there any that would compare or be better?

Also, the trailer has two axles and two sets of brakes