Front Brake Pads

Looking for recommendations for the Best front brake pads for 2019 Tacoma TRD PRO.
~Thanks

 

1. 'Pro' doesn't matter for this (it doesn't matter for most things tbh lol).
2. I'm super happy with my Power Stop Z36 Extreme pads. I had their Z23 Evolutions at first and they were better than stock but not better enough. No issues since swapping to their Z36's - finally performs how I wanted it to and they're quiet and aren't bad at all for dusting.

 

X2. I’ve used them on all our cars and my last truck. My wife’s Jeep currently has them front and rear along with rotors. When my TRDORs are done I’ll use these. I have a good history with them.

 

X3. Love the Z36

 

Good to hear. They've been my go-to brand for the last few years as well. The Z23's work great on my dd tC but I would have got the Z36's if they were available. I'm used to brakes that bite pretty hard and thought the stock Tacoma brakes were pretty weak up front despite being 4 pot (even worse after going to 33's). Swapped the pads and rotors out around 1200 miles and have been happy since the upgrade.

 

Thanks! That's what I was looking for...

 

I’ve thought about doing the Tundra brake upgrade using the Powerstop pads and rotors when the time comes. My truck only has 16K on it, so it will be a while. I might not be able to wait...
My daughter loved when I used them on her old Fiesta. The factory rotors had warped and she likes to drive a little hard, so she loved the improvement
To the OP, if you upgrade, make sure you follow the break in procedure.

 

This is a very good point!! Be sure to bed the pads. You will get much less "warp" feel if you bed them. A lot of "warped" rotors are actually inconsistent thickness due to pad material transfer due to improper bedding procedures.

 

I thought of that also after initially installing the Z23's and being unimpressed after a few days. But after swapping to the beefier Z36's I didn't feel that was the case anymore. (I also put ATE TYP200 fluid and Crown ss brake lines but they didn't make a noticeable difference in feel like I've experienced with other platforms).

Brake rotors can warp from a bunch of reasons, but I haven't had a set warp since I started torqueing the the wheel lugs to spec every time and making sure the fluid is properly bled/flushed (5+ vehicles). Maybe give it a try and see if it helps.

Definitely follow the break-in procedure OP!

 

I just put on Z23 Evolutions. Very happy with them but I am very easy on my brakes. Looks like Amazon currently has a good price on the Z36.

https://www.amazon.com/Power-K137-3...7------------2&vehicleName=2016+Toyota+Tacoma

 

I've tried a few different brake pads in my old gen1 tundra. Keep going back to the stock toyota ceramic pads. They just seemed to work well for me. I like the petal feel using them oppose to others.

 

I too generally like OEM Toyota parts, but my factory brakes developed a vibration at 40K miles. I put Power Stop pads and rotors on and the vibration is gone. To show how I feel about OEM, I just put one can of Toyota brand transfer case fluid in last week and we all know how expensive one can of that is.

 

I use the TRD Performance Brake Pads on my 2018 TRD Sport
Toyota Part No.: PTR09-89111

 

That was a similar problem i had with my 2001 tundra except it was at 30k miles. Bought an EBC slotted, and drilled rotor kit using the stock pads, never had that issue again.

 

Powerstop Z36 rotors/pads have been fine so far. Also upgraded to stainless steel lines which seem to help with fade when Im plowing snow or hauling a trailer.

 

I recently installed these pads and am super happy with the results.

Hawk Performance

$69 HB490Y.665 LTS rear Brake Pad

HB490Y.665 LTS rear Brake Pad

 

Z36 from Amazon comes with rotors. Does the brain trust pimp the set or just the pads?

 

You put rear brake pads on the front?

 

What’s ballpark avg mileage for pad replacement? Do fronts typically go first? Do you guys bed your rotors, or just swap in pads if rotors are g2g?

 

OEM=70K.
Work fine.
Cheap
Long life
Do you pay $70 for a hair cut or do you cut it yourself at home?
Same result.