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Brake pad and rotor recommendations

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by KaPantsKey, Jan 26, 2019.

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  1. Jan 27, 2019 at 7:53 AM
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    HBMurphy

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    I’ve tried many. My go to is OE rotors and Green Stuff. I really wish @chris4x4 would do one of his detailed, well thought out, comparisons that is as close to what an OE or Road & Track would do. Otherwise I think we get some of the “I use these, and I don’t make bad decisions” syndrome. :)
     
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  2. Jan 27, 2019 at 8:26 AM
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    CBenfell I don’t know sh*t about f*ck

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    Which DBA rotors are you suggesting? I am having trouble even finding the appropriate model or where to buy it.
     
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  3. Jan 27, 2019 at 8:52 AM
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    The DBA 4000 T3. It has an entirely reengineered cooling design for greater surface area for better cooling. Here is a link to the Tacoma part.

    https://www.autoanything.com/brakes/dba-performance-brake-rotors
     
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  4. Jan 27, 2019 at 9:01 AM
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    Yep, me too. Mucho bettero stopping. Got 50k on them no issue, still lots of meat left
     
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  5. Jan 27, 2019 at 10:56 AM
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  6. Jan 27, 2019 at 12:05 PM
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  7. Jan 27, 2019 at 1:55 PM
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    I found a set online, drilled and slotted rotors with some kind of coating, looks like it's galvanized, with ceramic pads, name is durolo, cost 115 dollars and they work great, better than stock.......
     
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  8. Jan 27, 2019 at 1:59 PM
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    TheDevilYouLove You can’t polish a turd, but you can polish a TRD

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    I used those exact same rotors. So far so good! Got them pretty cheap with Advance Auto Parts 25% coupon, speed perks rewards and a rebate.
     
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  9. Jan 27, 2019 at 2:14 PM
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    I just replaced my front pads at 60,000 miles three weeks ago on my 2013. They still had about 40% of pad left, but had a clicking noise that was irritating me when braking (so I decided to change them). I used Akebono pads and didn't replace the rotors. They seem to be close to OEM in "feel". I'll report back after a few miles.....
     
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  10. Jan 27, 2019 at 2:28 PM
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    Factory OEM is the best.
     
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  11. Jan 31, 2019 at 6:24 AM
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    Good tip. Thank you.
     
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  12. Jan 31, 2019 at 6:29 AM
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    i have no input, i have yet to replace any of these components. i'm only at 40.5k miles
     
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  13. Jan 31, 2019 at 6:35 AM
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  14. Jan 31, 2019 at 7:03 AM
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    Man those are beautiful. What do they look like on?
     
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  15. Jan 31, 2019 at 7:06 AM
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    I just did my brakes last weekend,

    Stoptech slotted rotors and Hawk HPS pads. Huge difference and much better stopping distance. Ive got this setup on another car and they work great aswell.IMG_20190125_234931_785.jpg
     
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  16. Jan 31, 2019 at 8:34 AM
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    The same shit everyone else has.
    How’s the dust on the HPS’?

    I’ve used em before and they were dust city.
     
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  17. Jan 31, 2019 at 11:44 AM
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    Cant say on my truck, but my car I never noticed any crazy dust build up. Time will tell, I usually wash my vehicles once a week so Imnot too worried.
     
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