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Importance of OEM pads/rotors?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by seligman, Apr 6, 2016.

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  1. Apr 8, 2016 at 7:53 AM
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    I would replace both the pads and rotors. Watch for deals at Autozone, Advances Auto, Napa, etc, and do the work yourself. It will save you hundreds. For reference, I just replaced the front pads and rotors on the wife's Subaru. Most shops wanted a min of $150 just to replace the pads. Rotors would have added another $150-$200+. Found a 20% off coupon online for Advanced Auto. Replaced pads and both rotors for under $90 out the door, and that was using their platinum series parts.
     
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  2. Apr 8, 2016 at 8:33 AM
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    Free shipping on virtually everything. I purchased my Power Stop rotor/pad kit from them. Good prices as well
     
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  3. Apr 8, 2016 at 8:48 AM
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  4. Apr 8, 2016 at 9:32 AM
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    OEM pads with Bosch rotors. Rotors will run you about 55 bucks each. Under normal conditions you will get 60k miles plus.
     
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  5. Apr 8, 2016 at 10:36 AM
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    Yeah my understanding is there are two types of replacement pads, one set costs about $50 and the other costs $100. And then there are the TRD performance pads.
     
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  6. Apr 8, 2016 at 11:27 AM
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    Are the TRD performance pads the ones that come on the OR's? I remember test driving a 2011 OR and the braking power was unbelievable, and they were OEM pads
     
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  7. Apr 8, 2016 at 11:31 AM
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    No.

    The off roads have a stronger brake booster because of A-Trac.
     
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  8. Apr 8, 2016 at 11:34 AM
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    Well, shit. But I'm guessing the TRD pads are better than the regular OEM ones. If I want the type of braking power on my sport, I'm also guessing I'm going to need a stronger brake booster
     
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  9. Apr 8, 2016 at 11:39 AM
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    My sister called me a couple months ago saying she had her oil changed somewhere and they told her that her back brakes were in bad shape and they wanted $600 to do pads and rotors on just the back. It's an '03 Outback, so discs all around.

    I changed pads and rotors on all four wheels plus both front calipers (piston seals were shot) for about $300 and about two hours time.
     
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  10. Apr 8, 2016 at 11:54 AM
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    Some flags and center console divider... lots of things on the wanted list.
    How about someone like me who have bought the same ones? I have seen a huge increase in braking with these. I also know 3 other people who have bought them, and they have put 100k on their trucks with them and the pads still have life. Don't discount people who may have just joined a forum... some of them may have had the truck a whole lot longer than you.
     
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  11. Apr 8, 2016 at 12:02 PM
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    None of the Tacomas come from the factory with TRD brake pads. They are an accessory just like the TRD exhaust and TRD shift knob which you buy separately and put on the truck after you buy it.

    Performance pads may stop better than OEM pads but in my experience they also generate more brake dust and noise. Different pad compositions have different levels of stopping power, brake dust, noise, and service life. I believe the OEM pads are made by Akebono.
     
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    I also have the same kit for about a week now, and the overall stopping ability does seem improved. I haven't towed anything yet though. This is my first new set of rotors, 3rd set of pads and I'm at 170k.
     
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  13. Apr 8, 2016 at 12:23 PM
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    Some may think it's not a big deal, but I once had a set of pads that literally turned my wheels black every 20 miles. They also squeaked. Took me about 100 miles to throw them out and put better pads on.
     
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  14. Apr 8, 2016 at 8:39 PM
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    Beware: Toyota sells two different brake pads (and other replacement parts) for many vehicles including Tacoma. One is the true OEM, the other is Toyota's discount parts which is referred to as their "TCMC" line which are about half the cost of OEM parts and are the parts you get when you get it repaired under warranty or don't insist on OEM parts. For Tacoma/2nd Gen the OEM pads are semi-metalic and do not come with shim kit. The lower cost pad kit are ceramic and come with a sad story shim. Guess which one will squeak and eat your rotor? And are much more prone to to sticking in the caliper. The worse thing about the TCMC parts is that you may get those if your don't specifically ask for the OEM parts. This goes for windshield blades, etc. It's Toyota's way of try to compete with the part retailers and to lower their refurb cost when turning over a trade-in when it goes through the check list R&R process. I've just recently found this out because I replaced my OEM front pads with Toyota replacements which squeaked. I found a write up on line about what Toyota is doing with their replacement parts business. I would call this a questionable business practice since the parts person may infer that the TCMC part is also OEM.
     
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    I replaced the original pads at 85k, the rotors still look great so I just put on a new set of OEM pads and called it good.

    I went with the semi metallic instead of the ceramic after doing a bunch of research.
     
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  17. Apr 9, 2016 at 6:51 AM
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    I believe the cheap ones are ceramic ($40) and the more expensive are the semi metallic ($80)
     
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  18. Apr 10, 2016 at 4:47 AM
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    How long brakes last depend om the driver and driving type.

    90K miles is a good life. Mine last that long.
     
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  20. Apr 10, 2016 at 6:03 AM
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    Interesting.
     
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