Brake Recomendations
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Brake Recomendations
I performed a search and found some recommendations, but none from the last 2 years. I'm about to do my front and rear pads and rotors. I priced at Sewell's and got approx 500 for the rotors, pads, shims, installation kit. Any good non-oem recommendations based on experience? I'm not looking to go the ebay route and want a good setup for the truck for less than OEM. Thanks!
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I went with tirerack.com ...
For about $440 shipped, i got everything for front and rear.
Front:
Brembo Blank Rotors
Hawk LTS Pads (great pads)
Rear:
Brembo Blank Rotors
Centric Posi Quiet Pads
Very happy with these brakes and the performance of the brake system. It sure feels better than any OEM pads i had on before. And the Brembo rotors are pretty high quality. Had them on many cars.
my 2 cents...
For about $440 shipped, i got everything for front and rear.
Front:
Brembo Blank Rotors
Hawk LTS Pads (great pads)
Rear:
Brembo Blank Rotors
Centric Posi Quiet Pads
Very happy with these brakes and the performance of the brake system. It sure feels better than any OEM pads i had on before. And the Brembo rotors are pretty high quality. Had them on many cars.
my 2 cents...
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When the time comes, my truck is getting Akebono pads. They're about $45 on amazon. Unless your rotors are below minimum thickness, you can have a NAPA or CarQuest machine them. I think they do them for about $20/ea.
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Thanks Dan! I was on tirerack myself earlier and saw mixed reviews. I'll probably go for a similar setup then. It could have been pads that lead to this conclusion. Did you just reuse the shims?
I ended up trying cryo rotors in the front since they are supposed to help with warping, which my current ones are.
I ended up trying cryo rotors in the front since they are supposed to help with warping, which my current ones are.
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Thanks Blackcat, that's good to know in the future. I currently actually need new rotors based on the current condition from the previous owner. In the future though, I will be going that route.
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Thanks Dan! I was on tirerack myself earlier and saw mixed reviews. I'll probably go for a similar setup then. It could have been pads that lead to this conclusion. Did you just reuse the shims?
I ended up trying cryo rotors in the front since they are supposed to help with warping, which my current ones are.
I ended up trying cryo rotors in the front since they are supposed to help with warping, which my current ones are.
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I will also be going with Akebono pads. I need to replace my rotors and was going to go with Centric Premium Rotors.
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If you get them changed before me please keep us updated ! Thanks !
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I actually would not recommend OEM rotors or pads.
I've had issues with the brakes from the get-go, and it only seemed to become resolved when I went aftermarket. You can view the forum and it seems "warped" rotors are a big issue with these models.
I finally installed new Centric premium rotors and Wagner ThermoQuiet pads and the warping seems to have finally gotten fixed. It's smooth as glass now and has been for close to a year. And it's probably less than half what Lexus charges.
Not sure what is up with Lexus rotors but they just seemed to constantly warped until I ditched them.
I've had issues with the brakes from the get-go, and it only seemed to become resolved when I went aftermarket. You can view the forum and it seems "warped" rotors are a big issue with these models.
I finally installed new Centric premium rotors and Wagner ThermoQuiet pads and the warping seems to have finally gotten fixed. It's smooth as glass now and has been for close to a year. And it's probably less than half what Lexus charges.
Not sure what is up with Lexus rotors but they just seemed to constantly warped until I ditched them.
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I actually would not recommend OEM rotors or pads.
I've had issues with the brakes from the get-go, and it only seemed to become resolved when I went aftermarket. You can view the forum and it seems "warped" rotors are a big issue with these models.
I finally installed new Centric premium rotors and Wagner ThermoQuiet pads and the warping seems to have finally gotten fixed. It's smooth as glass now and has been for close to a year. And it's probably less than half what Lexus charges.
Not sure what is up with Lexus rotors but they just seemed to constantly warped until I ditched them.
I've had issues with the brakes from the get-go, and it only seemed to become resolved when I went aftermarket. You can view the forum and it seems "warped" rotors are a big issue with these models.
I finally installed new Centric premium rotors and Wagner ThermoQuiet pads and the warping seems to have finally gotten fixed. It's smooth as glass now and has been for close to a year. And it's probably less than half what Lexus charges.
Not sure what is up with Lexus rotors but they just seemed to constantly warped until I ditched them.
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agree with you 100% Brad...removed OEM rotors and pads all the way around that were warped ( which are the same as what 4Runner uses) never had an issue on my 4Runner... installed advanced auto best rotors and pads...500 miles later pedal pulse was back... proper bedding was done and proper lug torque performed...removed those rotors and pads and installed EBC slotted sport rotors and HAWK LTS pads all the way around...perfect brake's now...
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As an update for the community:
Front:
-Hawk LTS Pads
-StopTech Sport Slotted Cryo-Treated Rotors
Rear:
-Centric Posi Quiet Ceramic Pads
-Brembo rotors
I bedded them per instructions and have had great results since the Thanksgiving weekend. Good luck to all members considering non-OEM!
Front:
-Hawk LTS Pads
-StopTech Sport Slotted Cryo-Treated Rotors
Rear:
-Centric Posi Quiet Ceramic Pads
-Brembo rotors
I bedded them per instructions and have had great results since the Thanksgiving weekend. Good luck to all members considering non-OEM!