Brake upgrade options?
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Driver
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Brake upgrade options?
I replaced the pads/rotors on my 2005 GX with high quality aftermarket (HAWK) parts and so far, it stops great, no warping, no vibrations, no brake dust. I have zero complaints.
However, i keep reading over and over that the brakes on the GX 1) warp a lot under load (towing) and 2) the calipers like to 'stick'.
I can only guess but based on all the maintenance records i got with our GX, it looks like we still have the original calipers on all 4 corners. The truck has 114k miles and it has been maintained exceptionally well. The original calipers make me somewhat nervous and i wonder if i should look or any early warning signs of stuck caliper(s)?
If i do decide to upgrade the calipers/brakes on my GX470, what are the options out there?
Somewhere i read about a "Tundra brake upgrade". What is this all about?
Any other upgrade alternatives that have been successfully done without modifying the truck too much?
Thanks!
Dan
However, i keep reading over and over that the brakes on the GX 1) warp a lot under load (towing) and 2) the calipers like to 'stick'.
I can only guess but based on all the maintenance records i got with our GX, it looks like we still have the original calipers on all 4 corners. The truck has 114k miles and it has been maintained exceptionally well. The original calipers make me somewhat nervous and i wonder if i should look or any early warning signs of stuck caliper(s)?
If i do decide to upgrade the calipers/brakes on my GX470, what are the options out there?
Somewhere i read about a "Tundra brake upgrade". What is this all about?
Any other upgrade alternatives that have been successfully done without modifying the truck too much?
Thanks!
Dan
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I have only upgraded the Brake pads from OEM ( which really sucks ) to AKEBONO Pro - ACT ultra ceramics. And they have really lasted a long time, and I did replace them again recently. This is purely my suggestion.
the callipers I have not as many members has quoted that bit of functionality mismatch when it comes to performance against the OEM. And the OEM has been till date.
the callipers I have not as many members has quoted that bit of functionality mismatch when it comes to performance against the OEM. And the OEM has been till date.
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Lexus Test Driver
I have only upgraded the Brake pads from OEM ( which really sucks ) to AKEBONO Pro - ACT ultra ceramics. And they have really lasted a long time, and I did replace them again recently. This is purely my suggestion.
the callipers I have not as many members has quoted that bit of functionality mismatch when it comes to performance against the OEM. And the OEM has been till date.
the callipers I have not as many members has quoted that bit of functionality mismatch when it comes to performance against the OEM. And the OEM has been till date.
*I see They have the Akebono ACT976 and the 606? What Number pads did you get for Front/Rear?
Also Mann777--do you recommend I replace the rear rotors and pads at same time?
Last edited by Booyah; 06-11-13 at 09:45 AM.
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