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Best front brake pads

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by waller24, May 23, 2010.

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Which is the best brake pad?

Poll closed Jun 22, 2010.

  1. Green Stuff

    18 vote(s)
    19.4%

  2. Hawks

    24 vote(s)
    25.8%

  3. OEM

    39 vote(s)
    41.9%

  4. other

    12 vote(s)
    12.9%
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  1. Mar 2, 2018 at 6:05 PM
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    Tillers_Rule

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    Went OEM. They look nice anyway. Seem to stop fine too.



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    Tillers_Rule, Mar 2, 2018
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  2. Mar 2, 2018 at 7:23 PM
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    tacosaregood

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    Just changed my brake pads and rotors for the first time at 115,000 miles. The pads were still serviceable but it was time. Replaced with OEM parts. Hoping to get another 100+ miles.
     
    tacosaregood, Mar 2, 2018
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  3. Mar 5, 2018 at 8:21 PM
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    tshaw21b

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    Just went with OEM pads due to two occurrences where EBC green stuff pads warped the rotors.

    The difference between the two are night and day but I’ll take quality and less dust any day over the hassle with the EBC pads.
     
    tshaw21b, Mar 5, 2018
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  4. Jul 3, 2023 at 7:15 AM
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    Suckafartout

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    I kind of have to agree. My friend has this same truck with 150,000 miles and never had to do the brakes but I am always towing and I felt like I should do them at 100,000 miles and now my truck doesn’t have good brakes
     
    Suckafartout, Jul 3, 2023
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  5. Jul 3, 2023 at 9:45 AM
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    george3

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    Akebono pads - don't buy the cheap option they're China get USA - spend a little more get a lot more. If you need calipers I like NAPA there best grade rebuilt - look great work great -
     
    george3, Jul 3, 2023
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  6. Jul 3, 2023 at 1:22 PM
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    Just a comment here in regards to SS brake lines. They look nice but tend to be more leak prone due to hardness difference between the SS and mild steel. A good option is coated mild steel if it's available.

    Best upgrade is to get rid of the old fluid and fully flush it with new.
     
    TXBoss, Jul 3, 2023
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