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How long do your brakes last?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by tacoholic, Jun 7, 2009.

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How many miles were on your original set of brake pads?

  1. under 10,000

    12 vote(s)
    1.4%

  2. 11,000-30,000

    37 vote(s)
    4.4%

  3. 31,000-40,000

    52 vote(s)
    6.2%

  4. 41,000-50,000

    67 vote(s)
    7.9%

  5. 51,000-60,000

    68 vote(s)
    8.0%

  6. 61,000-70,000

    50 vote(s)
    5.9%

  7. 71,000-80,000

    37 vote(s)
    4.4%

  8. 81,000-90,000

    32 vote(s)
    3.8%

  9. above 91,000

    66 vote(s)
    7.8%

  10. I haven't replaced them yet, specified below.

    424 vote(s)
    50.2%
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  1. Nov 18, 2011 at 3:22 PM
    #141
    george3

    #141
    george3 Well-Known Member

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    I'm at 46000 and they are equal to or less then the backing plates. Time to change or try for another 5000 ?
     
    george3, Nov 18, 2011
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  2. Jul 20, 2012 at 10:51 AM
    #142
    anthony250f

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    i have 60k....how can i tell when to replace them?
     
    anthony250f, Jul 20, 2012
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  3. Jul 20, 2012 at 11:09 AM
    #143
    Natetroknot

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    Natetroknot Experiencing TW at several WTFs per thread

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    75,XXX on original brakes and still going

    EDIT: holy thread revival!
     
    Natetroknot, Jul 20, 2012
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  4. Jul 20, 2012 at 11:16 AM
    #144
    azreb

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    azreb Geezer

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    Bought a new '94 T100 4x4 with automatic. Sold it a few years ago with 130 kmiles and it still had the original brakes, in good shape. Did a bit of towing, lots of offroading, but little city driving. Like an earlier poster mentioned, I always look ahead and back off the skinny pedal when it is time to stop. Also use engine braking whenever practical.
     
    azreb, Jul 20, 2012
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  5. Jul 21, 2012 at 6:26 AM
    #145
    ppham444

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    ppham444, Jul 21, 2012
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  6. Jul 24, 2012 at 6:19 PM
    #146
    linkfeeney

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    you only have 9500 miles? I have 68200 miles still on my oem brake
     
    linkfeeney, Jul 24, 2012
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  7. Jul 24, 2012 at 11:28 PM
    #147
    stowayman

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    70K on oem brakes... gotta love yotas.... Only Canada can mess these brakes up
     
    stowayman, Jul 24, 2012
    #147
  8. Jul 24, 2012 at 11:29 PM
    #148
    OZ-T

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    OZ-T I hate my neighbour

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    What
     
    OZ-T, Jul 24, 2012
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  9. Jul 24, 2012 at 11:30 PM
    #149
    taco084gb

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    taco084gb No matter where you go there you are.

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    So I have 99,450 on original brakes and have about 3/16" left so getting close to changing them.
     
    taco084gb, Jul 24, 2012
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  10. Jul 24, 2012 at 11:35 PM
    #150
    OZ-T

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    OZ-T I hate my neighbour

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    I'm currently at 65 000 kms or about 40 000 miles , still going strong
     
    OZ-T, Jul 24, 2012
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  11. Aug 8, 2012 at 2:05 PM
    #151
    anthony250f

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    anthony250f, Aug 8, 2012
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  12. Aug 8, 2012 at 9:14 PM
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    Rajas

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    71k on originals, with a little less than half pad left.
     
    Rajas, Aug 8, 2012
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  13. Aug 9, 2012 at 10:03 AM
    #153
    btilley1

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    Replaced mine yesterday @ 118k. Rotors appeared smooth but had noticible shimmy at low speed, disconcerning vibration slowing from 70+, and vibration when driving 60-70. Pads had plenty of life left. I assume this was the second set on the truck, i've had the same set on it since i bought it at 60k miles.
    The dealer wanted $110 a rotor and autozone had them for $35 apiece. I went with powerslot slotted rotors somewhere in the middle. Had good reviews on this site and others.
    Hawk LTS pads seemed to be the unanimous choice everywhere i looked, so i forked out for a set of them.
    After install, bleeding, and bedding in all three vibrations i had are gone. Smooth stops and no squeaking in the 50+ miles since yesterday. Saved a bundle versus what the dealer wanted to charge. $224 for pads and rotors, $8 for a c-clamp, and $7 for a six pack of beer.
     
    btilley1, Aug 9, 2012
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  14. Aug 9, 2012 at 2:40 PM
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    Leggo

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    Leggo slow is smooth, and smooth is fast.

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    When the fluid level starts getting lower, I start thinking about front pads. Like now @ 56K.
     
    Leggo, Aug 9, 2012
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  15. Aug 10, 2012 at 1:54 AM
    #155
    David K

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  16. Aug 31, 2012 at 10:53 AM
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    So far I've added an Advance folding bed cover and since removed it. Gave it to my son in Maine, he has an 05 2wd. GT perfect fit seat covers. Weathertech floor mats and window vent visors. Waag center brush/grill guard. Hose clamp tailgate mod. Turned off the seat belt chime. Added Ultra-Gauge. Trailer hitch. Softopper. Replaced sun visors with slide out style. Toyota bed extender. Had Firestone Destinations and now Michelin LTX AT2 in stock size. More mods to come; Fog lights, locking storage in bed, intermittent wipers. Now looking for Radio/HU upgrade. and maybe a lift way down the road.
    50K on mine and they feel fine. Haven't looked at them in a while.
     
    rbishopp, Aug 31, 2012
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  17. Aug 31, 2012 at 1:20 PM
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    TROKITA

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    never i have life time warranty ;)
     
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  18. Aug 31, 2012 at 2:11 PM
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    AndrewFalk

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    39k so far and they're roughly half worn.
     
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  19. Aug 31, 2012 at 8:11 PM
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    Spoonman

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    Napa brakes last less than 10000.
     
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  20. Sep 1, 2012 at 6:39 PM
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    50k so far. I just turned the rotors, but there's still 2/3 of the pad left
     
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