Need new brakes... which ones?

Truck needs new brake pads and want to do pads and rotors but I'm not sure what's good what's bad and what's way overpriced and not needed..
I'd like to get quality drilled slotted rotors and just do new pads/calipers as a kit.

Any recommendations??

Truck is daily driver but will see lots if gravel/muddy roads for hunting.

 

Check out this overview that covers exactly what you are looking for along with science based recommendations:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/brake-upgrade-stoptech-rotors-trd-performance-pads.523829/

 

Factory Toyota pads and shoes are the best.

 

I wouldn't replace the rotors unless they are warped.

 

OEM's your best bet. If that's too expensive and you have a NAPA nearby get their coated rotors and some adaptive one brake pads. Either way, make sure you get new hardware/springs. Also don't use too much brake lube if they're going to see lots of mud and dirt, just a thin layer where needed.

 

Its been my understanding that if you're exposing it to mud, you want to avoid any rotors that are drilled/slotted. The theory is that mud will pack into the slots and drill holes, and basically provide a continual source of abrasion that will wear everything down extra fast.

 

the most popular package we offer is the R1 Concepts Geomet Rotors and posi-quiet pads. This package has gotten us a ton of feed back on and off road and they perform very good for the money for all types of use like daily, towing, off road, etc...This is by far the biggest selling brake package to our Raptor customers and they have no issues with them being slotted or drilled. Of course that is just an option and we can get them shipped out with no drilled holes or slots.

Message me for more info and pricing.

 

I really don’t see how drilled or slotted brakes are that beneficial. These are mid sized trucks not sports cars.

 

Nah. Ever see a rally car?

 

OEM rotors and pads

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Ye ever see how often stuff gets broken and replaced on a rally car? In fact, have you ever seen a rally car that even lasted 100k miles TOTAL? My brakes have MORE THAN THE LIFE OF A RALLY CAR ON THEM.

 

slotted rotors disperse heat better, less brake fade which is pretty helpful if you tow a lot in a region that has deadly hills, cost vs wear and tear compared to normal rotors might not be worth it to some guys but if your hard on your brakes it might be beneficial.

 

+1 for Napa coated rotors and adaptive one pads. They are all I use on everything. Great pads and worth the little extra $'s.

 

Yup, rally cars sure take a beating!

99% of cars on the road, that includes sports car, dont need slotted/drilled rotors. Its mostly for aesthics and the "look at me" mentality. Zero reasons our trucks need them

 

Oh, you're agreeing with me. I thought your "Nah" meant you were disagreeing.

 

Oem you’ll be glad you did

 

There is no benefit as you stated.

 

I think the saying if it’s not broke don’t fix it applies here.

 

I replaced the front brakes on my 2009 about 18 months ago (due to a warped rotor) with OEM rotors and OEM pads. It took all of five months of normal highway commuting to and from work before I had another warped rotor... and I know others have had similar issues with rotors warping quickly on Tacoma’s but I also know that my passsenger side caliper has a sticky piston that’s likely a contributing factor to my warped rotor problem. I learned that while doing compressing the pistons during the brake job 18 months ago..

Fast forward to now and I’ve decided to ditch the OEM Tacoma brakes. I just purchased all the necessary parts to upgrade to the 5th Gen T4R front brake setup. Larger pistons and thicker rotors. I bought remanufactured calipers, OEM backing plates, OEM rotors, TRD “performance” pads and stainless lines.

 

They also have Akebono if that's your thing, or Advics (

$56 ACT976 Brake Pad Set, GREY

ACT976 or D999V respectively), I've been using Advics pads on several vehicles for a few years now, and haven't had any complaint about them. I sell Adaptive Ones all day and I'm sure they're good too, but everything I own is Japanese and I can get Advics pads for a good price, so I've never run them on anything I own.

I don't recall if I've used the UP rotors since they switched to the fully coated ones, I think the ones on my Forester are those newest ones. The older ones (with the coated hat & rim) were some damn fine rotors for the money. And lifetime warranty that I totally don't advocate using if you happened to warp them through something like a caliper locking up...