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Front Brake Pads

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by RetMPD278, Jul 28, 2022.

  1. Jul 28, 2022 at 9:49 AM
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    RetMPD278

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    Looking for recommendations for the Best front brake pads for 2019 Tacoma TRD PRO.
    ~Thanks
     
  2. Jul 28, 2022 at 9:56 AM
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    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.
     
  3. Jul 28, 2022 at 10:00 AM
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    CPS-65

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    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.
     
  4. Jul 28, 2022 at 10:04 AM
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  5. Jul 28, 2022 at 10:05 AM
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    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.
     
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  6. Jul 28, 2022 at 10:17 AM
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    Thanks! That's what I was looking for...
     
  7. Jul 28, 2022 at 10:22 AM
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    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.
     
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  8. Jul 28, 2022 at 10:58 AM
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    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.
     
  9. Jul 28, 2022 at 12:01 PM
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    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!
     
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    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
     
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    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.
     
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    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.
     
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    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.
     
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    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.
     
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    Z36 from Amazon comes with rotors. Does the brain trust pimp the set or just the pads?
     
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    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?
     
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