Front brake pads are down to 3mm. Best value for light duty daily driving?

Hey guys, I've done a lot of reading here, and it seems many people are going with performance kits. I do a lot of highway driving and do not drive aggressively at all. Just looking to get something quality that will last a long time. I don't necessarily need performance and do not want to pay extra for it. Should I just go to advanced/auto zone? Should I buy new rotors (75k, first set of new pads)? Do "OEM" recommendations include OEM replacement (advanced house brand for example)? Thanks in advanced!

 

OEM Pads.

 

OEM pads.

 

Pads and slap some rotors on that Bitch.

 

Where to buy OEM pads? And do you guys mean Toyota brand, or just OEM replacement? What rotors, and are they needed? My breaking now is perfectly smooth. Thanks!

 

OEM means get them from a toyota dealer parts department

 

Rotors are pretty much rotors no matter what brand you choose. I just about always use OE Toyota pads on my trucks because pads vary greatly in how you're going to stop and how the pedal is going to feel. Last time I was broke and bought advanced auto rotors with a 30% off coupon and some Bosch quietcast pads. I actually like the pedal feel and bite of the Bosch pads better than OE. But they do get hot quicker when the truck is loaded so I don't think I would want to tow with them.

 

Toyota pads sound right for you.

We can't tell if you need rotors or not. Mileage isn't the key as much as what the rotor looks like.

However, with that mileage on original equipment, I suspect your rotors are in fine shape; they typically last 2 sets of pads.

Just be sure you bed the new pads properly, as well as clean and lubricate all the exposed moving parts while you are in there.

You should also clean, lubricate and adjust the rear drums.

You don't tell us the year of your vehicle, but its likely it's time to change your brake fluid as well. While it's up on stands and you have everything apart is a great time to do it.

 

Thanks for the help. I left out that it is a 2010. I do a lot of travel for work which means lots of long highway travel with minimal braking. I also tend to follow pretty far back and slow down with the motor when possible. Very non-aggressive driving style.

What does bed the new pads refer to?

 

http://www.autoanything.com/brakes/how-to-bed-in-brake-pads

 

Sounds easy enough. Thanks

 

OEM.

hit up @gunny1005 he works for camelback toyota (out in arizona) and can get you probably the best deal on OEM parts.

 

Thanks, do I have time to wait? Dealer measured 3mm on one side and 4mm on the other, which is the "address immediately" range. Do I have a couple weeks of ~1k miles/month to wait for something to ship?

 

yeah you are fine.... fyi camelback toyota gets stuff out quick, should be less than a week for some pads.

 

If you're replacing with OEM pads at the dealer, just have them price match camelback's.

 

Hopefully you are doing the work yourself? Taking pads to a dealer to install will just get you a list of other stuff they want you to do.

And yes, the way you drive the measurements are fine for 1k, likely more.

 

I appreciate all the help guys. I will be doing it myself with the help of a very mechanically inclined friend. Dealer wanted 300 (oem, fronts only, with rotor resurface) and they're usually very reasonable.

 

If you can get your local Toyota dealer to price match great, if not let me know and I can see what I can do for you. A good local dealer should price match. Also dont forget to turn your rotors, they may squeel afterwards if you dont.

 

I vote sparks toyota

they are great at ordering partz on the intertoobs

 

Yep, always turn rotors when changing pads.