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Front brake job

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Glocker23, Jun 8, 2015.

  1. Jun 8, 2015 at 1:06 AM
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    Glocker23

    Glocker23 [OP] Drive fast take chances

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    So I need to do front brakes. I watched videos on it and feel it is something I can handle.

    Mainly looking to see if everyone is staying with a toyota stock pads and rotors? Or if aftermarket is preferred. Am honestly impressed with current stock setup so may stay with it or change just pads to aftermarket with stock rotors
     
  2. Jun 8, 2015 at 5:02 AM
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    Personally I would stick with OEM pads, rotors you can go with after market.

    Just my 2 cents
     
  3. Jun 8, 2015 at 5:06 AM
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    I am using stock (original) rotors and installed a set of Wagner Severe Duty Brakes pads on the front...the rears still look good at 65K.

    Howard
     
  4. Jun 8, 2015 at 10:23 AM
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    Ostrichsak

    Ostrichsak Don't taze me bro!

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    Rears should look good because the lion's share of the braking is done up front.

    As far as OEM vs aftermarket: if it ain't broke...
     
  5. Jun 12, 2015 at 10:32 PM
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    What are the part numbers for the front pads and rotors for a 2012 sport?
     
  6. Jun 12, 2015 at 10:42 PM
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    Also not sure if it matters or if I should upgrade but instead of stock tires I have Lt265/70/17s. So more tire than stock. Should I get stock rotors and ebc pads?
     
  7. Jun 13, 2015 at 4:23 AM
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    only replace your rotor if they need replacing...and virtually any premium brake pad should work for you. I have used EBC on motorcycles for decades, but like the Wagner Severe duty on light trucks.

    Howard
     
  8. Jun 14, 2015 at 8:24 PM
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    You say OEM Stock Pads have worked fine so far. Why change? OEM stock.

    New pads so soon on a 2012? How many miles?
     
  9. Jun 15, 2015 at 12:32 AM
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    I just put the EBC yellowstuff pads on my 08 for towing and it really made a huge difference in how the truck stops. Just got back from a 800mile trip towing a 3700lbs trailer and I was throughly impressed with the braking power of the pads.
     
  10. Jun 15, 2015 at 12:42 AM
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  11. Jun 15, 2015 at 2:15 AM
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    You must be hard on brakes...
     
  12. Jun 15, 2015 at 3:37 AM
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    Glocker23 [OP] Drive fast take chances

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    Work mids with lots of highway. Also occasionally respond to ems calls. Also been haulinh a lot recently. A few times overloaded. Might be a little hard on them
     
  13. Jun 15, 2015 at 3:39 AM
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    Glocker23 [OP] Drive fast take chances

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    Also have bigger tires now that r LT. So bigger heavier tire prob doesn't help
     

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