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Is there a performance rotor and pad brand that is clearly the top mfg?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by gdog, Oct 23, 2017.

  1. Oct 23, 2017 at 7:29 PM
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    gdog

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    The wobble has won and I am going to do rotors and pads.....any consensus on the top brand?
    Thanks
    G
     
  2. Oct 23, 2017 at 7:32 PM
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    TACOVRD

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    memario1214

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    Well... How much do you want to spend? I can honestly recommend Hawk though.
     
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  4. Oct 23, 2017 at 7:34 PM
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    inwood customs

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    Erryones gunna have their fav.

    And ill start by throwing my non scientific, non proven favorite here.

    Ebc stage 5, braided lines, abs switch
     
  5. Oct 23, 2017 at 7:38 PM
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    Stoptech.
    Brembo.
    Not in that order for rotors.
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    Stay away from the power stop junk.
     
  7. Oct 24, 2017 at 5:51 AM
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    No price limits, just have to implement something to keep from selling the damn thing....and I love the truck....just hate the fckn wobble...ugh
    G
     
  8. Oct 24, 2017 at 5:53 AM
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    omgwtfbbq!

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    I'm going with ebc yellowstuff for my next set of pads. But I don't mind squealy brakes when it's cold.
     
  9. Oct 24, 2017 at 6:06 AM
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    Anyone using ceramics? Is there any reason to use them on our trucks? Never on a race track with this truck....
    G
     
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  10. Oct 24, 2017 at 6:08 AM
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    I'm on my second set of Centric premium rotors and EBC yellow pads and don't have any complaints. Good stopping power with the yellows and no warping on the rotors. I also have SS lines. I tow a boat fairly frequently and stop hard in regular driving and they've held up. There may be better, but I haven't had a need to go looking either.
     
  11. Oct 24, 2017 at 6:35 AM
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    Hawks 5.0 it is...great price from Autoanything.
    Thanks
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  12. Oct 24, 2017 at 6:39 AM
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    I've ran them all on Street/track vehicles. I know it sounds crazy but oem has done me the best unless your going with a full caliper upgrade. They hands down last the longest, least amount of brake dust and performance is on par with aftermarket performance pads. Just make sure you get the more expensive ceramic pads from dealer and not the cheaper alternative they offer.
     
  13. Oct 24, 2017 at 6:54 AM
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    Low dust and long wear equals low stopping power which is what you get with ceramics. It's all about trade-offs and what you want wand what suits your needs.
     
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    Stopping power is so ridiculously subjective. Especially if you've only ever been in road vehicles without performance brakes. I know people who thought their brakes were awesome until I took them for a ride in something with half decent pads that were properly bedded in.
     
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    Kyitty

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    My Taco is starting to get the brake wobble too. Started about 34k miles on the clock. Pads are still there - but it's kind of annoying.

    Don't think I'll do OEM pads when it's time.
     
  16. Oct 24, 2017 at 7:01 AM
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    Biggest factor I can see is heat dispensation but I do not see and glowing rotors in the trucks future...:cool:
    G
     
  17. Oct 24, 2017 at 7:02 AM
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    OEM rotors and OEM pads
     
  18. Oct 24, 2017 at 7:02 AM
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    OEM appears to be crap and the wobble is really getting to me...$175.00 to make it go away is a no brainer for me...
    G
     
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    NFW....
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    no wobble on OEM here with stock tires and rims
     
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