1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: U joints? Air compressor options Rear night lights Fuel Pump Resistor symptoms Rear shocks replacement Need Simple Hands Free Bluetooth Solution 2008 Tacoma

Pad and rotor suggestions?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by forana, Nov 18, 2017.

Page 1 of 2
  1. Nov 18, 2017 at 1:41 PM
    #1
    forana

    #1
    forana [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2011
    Member:
    #61600
    Messages:
    2,145
    Gender:
    Male
    Kaneohe, Hawaii
    Vehicle:
    2022 DCSB OR Lunar Rock
    No money, all went to truck...
    Hi all. Have a 2012 DCSB 4x4 OR. 55,000 on original brakes. Need to change rotors so might as well do pads too. What are some suggestions for rotors and pads? Like longevity, don't mind upgrading. What are some options? Thanks!
     
    forana, Nov 18, 2017
    #1
  2. Nov 18, 2017 at 1:44 PM
    #2
    Unchained 5150

    #2
    Unchained 5150 Rick

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2014
    Member:
    #139054
    Messages:
    65,355
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rick
    Auburn Ma
    Vehicle:
    2021 TRD Poser Pro Manual.
    I just bought the Hawk 5.0 Rotors and Pads, not on yet but there are a lot of rave reviews on this site about them. 174.00 shipped from Auto Anything
     
    Unchained 5150, Nov 18, 2017
    #2
    vssman and kingston73 like this.
  3. Nov 18, 2017 at 1:44 PM
    #3
    Doogz

    #3
    Doogz Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 23, 2017
    Member:
    #217122
    Messages:
    768
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Bryce
    Western MA
    Vehicle:
    2009 MGM AC
    yep..
    Haven't had to do mine yet in 80k, but I've heard oem is the way to go. Getting plenty of miles out of my original pads
     
    Doogz, Nov 18, 2017
    #3
  4. Nov 18, 2017 at 1:45 PM
    #4
    Sandman614

    #4
    Sandman614 Ex-Snarky TWSS elf, Travis #hotsavannahdotcom

    Joined:
    Oct 26, 2010
    Member:
    #45273
    Messages:
    36,021
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Tim
    Garner, NC/Boone, NC
    Vehicle:
    '06 SR5 Off Road
    ARB Front Bumper, Projector Headlights w/Slimcubby 4300K HID's, Oznium LED's, LED taillights, DIY Washable Cabin Moose Filter, Sockmonkey SR5 Off Road, Aux Audio plug, OME 886x, OME Nitrochargers, Wheelers 3 Leaf Progressive AAL, ImMrYo Rear-View Mirror Lift Bracket, Dodge D-Rings
    Another vote for hawk but with centric slotted rotors.
     
    Sandman614, Nov 18, 2017
    #4
  5. Nov 18, 2017 at 1:46 PM
    #5
    Unchained 5150

    #5
    Unchained 5150 Rick

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2014
    Member:
    #139054
    Messages:
    65,355
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rick
    Auburn Ma
    Vehicle:
    2021 TRD Poser Pro Manual.
    Mine does have slotted rotors as well, can't wait to get em on
     
    Unchained 5150, Nov 18, 2017
    #5
  6. Nov 18, 2017 at 1:47 PM
    #6
    sjwhitaker

    #6
    sjwhitaker Today Was A Good Day.

    Joined:
    Aug 14, 2012
    Member:
    #84777
    Messages:
    1,234
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jake
    Berea, KY
    Vehicle:
    2010 DCSB TRD Offroad 6MT - Icon Stage 2 - 285/75/16 Falken AT3W
    Are your rotors warped? If not just have them turned and pick up some OEM pads.
     
    sjwhitaker, Nov 18, 2017
    #6
  7. Nov 18, 2017 at 1:49 PM
    #7
    757yotas

    #7
    757yotas Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 5, 2015
    Member:
    #147976
    Messages:
    2,105
    Gender:
    Male
    Virginia
    Vehicle:
    2007 TRD Sport
    ICI Magnum front bumer Rigid LED lighting OME lift 285/70 Nitto Exos 17" Fuel Hostage TRD Exhaust TonnauPro Cover Oil Catch Can Tint Pioneer Nav system Sound System LED lighting Euro headlights Paint
    I always just use napa pads and rotors or weaver pads and rotors. Whatever is cheaper at the time. Both work 100% fine
     
    757yotas, Nov 18, 2017
    #7
  8. Nov 18, 2017 at 1:51 PM
    #8
    TacoMoose

    #8
    TacoMoose Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 26, 2016
    Member:
    #200738
    Messages:
    561
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2017 Tacoma OR
    Powerstop drilled and slotted rotors with powerstop pads. best combo. 0 brake dust. 0 rust, and i live on long island so im surrounded by saltwater and well as driving on the beach and these dont rust at all. 20k miles later pads and rotors look almost new. i have installed them on gtr's, bmws, mercedes, and all my customers loved it.
     
    TacoMoose, Nov 18, 2017
    #8
    Unchained 5150 likes this.
  9. Nov 18, 2017 at 2:52 PM
    #9
    forana

    #9
    forana [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2011
    Member:
    #61600
    Messages:
    2,145
    Gender:
    Male
    Kaneohe, Hawaii
    Vehicle:
    2022 DCSB OR Lunar Rock
    No money, all went to truck...
    Awesome guys. I’ll look into the suggestions. Compare price and the such. My rotors are warped. Don’t want to turn them, rather replace them.
     
    forana, Nov 18, 2017
    #9
  10. Nov 18, 2017 at 2:54 PM
    #10
    tacomarich

    #10
    tacomarich luvsoffroading

    Joined:
    Apr 25, 2009
    Member:
    #16433
    Messages:
    1,227
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    rich
    arizona
    Vehicle:
    trd 4x4 offroad
    What is normal mileage, one could expect out of factory tacoma brake pads? Just had my front pads replaced and rotors resurfaced but think way to soon for this.

    At times use my brakes hard in stop and go traffic and go off-roading. I'm wondering if the last time I had my truck serviced, if they tightened my lugs nuts too tight.

    Started noticing that sound when the pads get worn down to 2mm or 3mm but they showed 8mm for both front left and right pads, my last service inspection, which was about a month ago.
     
    Last edited: Nov 18, 2017
    tacomarich, Nov 18, 2017
    #10
  11. Nov 18, 2017 at 3:25 PM
    #11
    Blockhead

    #11
    Blockhead Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 6, 2015
    Member:
    #156849
    Messages:
    1,971
    Gender:
    Male
    Pittsburgh, Pa.
    Vehicle:
    2024 Silver SR5 DCLB
    OEM
     
    Blockhead, Nov 18, 2017
    #11
  12. Nov 18, 2017 at 9:47 PM
    #12
    forana

    #12
    forana [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2011
    Member:
    #61600
    Messages:
    2,145
    Gender:
    Male
    Kaneohe, Hawaii
    Vehicle:
    2022 DCSB OR Lunar Rock
    No money, all went to truck...
    forana, Nov 18, 2017
    #12
  13. Nov 19, 2017 at 4:40 PM
    #13
    fritzthecat

    #13
    fritzthecat Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2008
    Member:
    #7217
    Messages:
    175
    Gender:
    Male
    Virginia Beach
    Vehicle:
    07 PreRunner Auto AccCab Indigo
    fritzthecat, Nov 19, 2017
    #13
  14. Nov 19, 2017 at 6:18 PM
    #14
    BlackBuzzard

    #14
    BlackBuzzard Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 28, 2013
    Member:
    #111379
    Messages:
    65
    Gender:
    Male
    PA
    Vehicle:
    2008 4x4 double cab
    Topper Air Bag suspension rear
    I got 130,000 miles out of factory original front brakes......still a bit of meat left on the pads too.

    I dont do much stop and go driving.
     
    BlackBuzzard, Nov 19, 2017
    #14
  15. Nov 19, 2017 at 7:20 PM
    #15
    forana

    #15
    forana [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2011
    Member:
    #61600
    Messages:
    2,145
    Gender:
    Male
    Kaneohe, Hawaii
    Vehicle:
    2022 DCSB OR Lunar Rock
    No money, all went to truck...
    Does the old hardware from original calipers fit the power stop kit?
     
    forana, Nov 19, 2017
    #15
  16. Nov 19, 2017 at 7:22 PM
    #16
    JJ Customs

    #16
    JJ Customs Supreme Leader!

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2008
    Member:
    #4935
    Messages:
    5,791
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jay
    NV
    Vehicle:
    Sierra Denali Ultimate, 6.2
    A few additions to make me feel cool.
    Adaptive One pads from Napa and Napa rotors.
     
    JJ Customs, Nov 19, 2017
    #16
  17. Nov 20, 2017 at 10:22 AM
    #17
    forana

    #17
    forana [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2011
    Member:
    #61600
    Messages:
    2,145
    Gender:
    Male
    Kaneohe, Hawaii
    Vehicle:
    2022 DCSB OR Lunar Rock
    No money, all went to truck...
    I'm thinking I'll go with powerstop kit.
     
    forana, Nov 20, 2017
    #17
  18. Nov 20, 2017 at 11:28 AM
    #18
    TacoMoose

    #18
    TacoMoose Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 26, 2016
    Member:
    #200738
    Messages:
    561
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2017 Tacoma OR
    good choice. you wont regret it
     
    TacoMoose, Nov 20, 2017
    #18
  19. Nov 20, 2017 at 11:29 AM
    #19
    forana

    #19
    forana [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2011
    Member:
    #61600
    Messages:
    2,145
    Gender:
    Male
    Kaneohe, Hawaii
    Vehicle:
    2022 DCSB OR Lunar Rock
    No money, all went to truck...
    do I need new hardware kit?
     
    forana, Nov 20, 2017
    #19
  20. Nov 20, 2017 at 1:33 PM
    #20
    Jeffch

    #20
    Jeffch Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 23, 2011
    Member:
    #69251
    Messages:
    3,237
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jeff
    Vermont
    Vehicle:
    2018 off road
    Running 285/75/16s
    Nope but the retainer in my kit was 1 long spring like wire that did both pins. I reused my retainers. Pleased with mine replaced originals at 130k at 160k now. No rust or dust.
     
    Jeffch, Nov 20, 2017
    #20
Page 1 of 2

Products Discussed in

Power Stop Brake Kit For 2007-2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2005-2022 Toyota Tacoma 6 Lug, 2003-2009 4Runner 12.56" Rotors - Front Carbon-Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads & Drilled Slotted Rotors Replacement, K137
$214.79
To Top