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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tacoma414, May 24, 2015.

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  1. May 24, 2015 at 5:29 PM
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    So I've been researching brakes on here and just need a straight up answer for replacing:
    Rotors, pads, drums, and shoes. I just want to stop. My two setups for the front i was looking into are the powerstop kit not the drilled and slotted, just the blanks and brakebest selects from oreilly. As far as the rear goes I'm not sure other then the brake best drums from oreilly also.

    Thanks.

    http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/s...model=Tacoma&vi=1432864&year=2006&make=Toyota

    http://www.discountbrakes.com/shop/...4294966684&Nr=AND(category:Brake,universal:0)
     
    Tacoma414, May 24, 2015
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  2. May 25, 2015 at 10:15 AM
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    Bump
     
    Tacoma414, May 25, 2015
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  3. May 25, 2015 at 2:02 PM
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    For the fronts, I went with Brembo blanks with Akebono pads. Pretty happy with them so far. Purchased from Amazon.
     
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  4. May 26, 2015 at 12:16 PM
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    So those will just replace the OEMs right? Because they have good reviews and aren't pricey at all
     
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  5. May 26, 2015 at 11:37 PM
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    any store brand brakes are crap. get a good brand of pad, its makes all the difference.
     
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  6. May 27, 2015 at 12:35 AM
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    OE quality has been great to me. 50K and still some good life left in them. My next set of brake pads will be EBC yellow kevlar material brake pads. :thumbsup:
     
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  7. May 27, 2015 at 4:26 AM
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    MY original OEM pads lasted 5 years...... so I put OEM pads back in. Had my rotors turned also.

    Haven't done anything with the rear - plenty of life left after 8 years.
     
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  8. May 27, 2015 at 4:39 AM
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    This is my usual go to for brakes on a normal vehicle. However I've been noticing more and more Brembo rotors with Made in China printed on the box. A good alternative if you want a Japanese disc is to buy Mountain rotors. They are sold through many parts stores as well as World Pac, so most auto parts stores will stock them, or have them available.

    Akebono makes great pads in my experience. Nissin also makes great brake pads. I've used them on a lot of Hondas and that's what I buy for my motorcycle.

    I try to avoid Chinese components as much as possible, even though many items on my truck came from the factory with them.
     
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  9. May 27, 2015 at 3:47 PM
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    so moutain rotors and akebono pads will be a good setup?
     
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  10. May 27, 2015 at 3:54 PM
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    Definitely.
     
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  11. May 27, 2015 at 3:57 PM
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    I have gotten 70k miles and counting on my front pads, still at half wear. I think Ill go OEM again but the pads last time I checked were 80bucks or some ridiculous amount.
     
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  12. May 27, 2015 at 5:18 PM
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    yeah thats the only reason i was looking for a good oem replacement, i figured rotors are expensive too
     
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  13. May 27, 2015 at 5:20 PM
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    rotors are $57 a piece and yeah pads are $70
    drums are $86 and shoes are $55
     
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  14. May 30, 2015 at 11:36 AM
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    what about raybestos rotors and drums?
     
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  15. May 31, 2015 at 9:38 AM
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    I can get brembo blanks with brembo pads for 150, I just don't know the reviews on them
     
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  16. May 31, 2015 at 9:46 AM
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    Raybestos makes good stuff. I bought a master cylinder from them for my other car and 50k miles later, not one issue :thumbsup:
     
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    I've always used Raybestos. But my local parts store doesn't have Raybestos any more they just switched to Perfect Stop. Never heard of them...
     
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    In the Spec Miata world (track racing, but with OE style parts) running NAPA rotors is quite common. ~$20 and made by Brembro. Pad choice (composition) is up to the driver, but still OE size of course. Many folks who don't run Spec Miatas, but participate in HPDEs on the same tracks, use the NAPA rotors and just change pads for the event, replacing them with street pads after their lapping sessions/driving school.

    No track pad is appropriate for a street vehicle, much less a street truck. If your OE pads have worn well and met your stopping needs, go with them.

    www.stoptech.com has some good reading on braking myths and concepts if you want to hone up a bit. Not suggesting you want or need their products, but the tech articles are good...........
     
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    I think I'm going to look at raybestos rotors and drums and akebono pads
     
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