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post Feb 20, 2008 - 6:02 PM
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what rotors and pads do yous think are the best... and in a decent price range.


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post Feb 20, 2008 - 6:24 PM
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brembo blanks get the best reviews from members, as for pads it depends, most hawks are really good for the money, but I think there are some EBC options as well.


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post Feb 21, 2008 - 7:19 PM
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I've been using Bendix pads and I've been quite happy with them.
post Feb 21, 2008 - 8:33 PM
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Bendix are just OEM cheap replacements

HAWK/EBC/Furodo/akibono are going to be some of the better pads to replace your current ones with

Irotors/Powerslot slotted rotors are really good, as well as a traditional brembo blank
post Feb 23, 2008 - 4:41 PM
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i got axxis ultimates... the pads are great n all.. but damn do they hv a lot of brake dust ><


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post Feb 23, 2008 - 5:11 PM
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I have brembo blanks and hawk hps pads. So far, they stop better then anything ive tried before.

Downsides:
Lots of brake dust.
Squeal.

I think the squeal might be due to my missing shims and anti rattle springs.


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post Feb 24, 2008 - 9:30 AM
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Brembos and hawks as well- they do a great job. Installed with shims, springs and brake grease they are quiet, no squeaks or squeals at all.


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post Feb 25, 2008 - 7:40 AM
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i guess i am going to be the first to try ksport rotors and calipers with hawk hps's


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post Feb 25, 2008 - 10:38 AM
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Art your Hawk pads dust?

mine have little to none?!
post Feb 25, 2008 - 12:53 PM
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Yep.
The brake dust was pretty bad when i first put them on. After driving around for a while, its not as bad as it first was, but they still do it.

Do yours squeal at all?


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post Feb 25, 2008 - 1:02 PM
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nope no squeel, i also have powerslot rotors
post Feb 25, 2008 - 6:29 PM
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PBR / AXXIS pads are best sellers here. EBC is good and also Ferrodo. I only sell SR Rotors.
post Feb 25, 2008 - 7:19 PM
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Brembo blanks and OEM Toyota pads are the best way to go.

I've had a lot of problems with noise over the years, I finally got some $45-50 ceramic pads from Autozone which were the quietest up until then, they just made slight squeaking in the AM sometimes. Problem with those was the compound was too hard and warped my rotors within the first month.

I had my rotors cut, put some $30 OEM pads on and they work incredibly, I've had absolutely no noise from them, and no grooving or warping of the rotors. For the money you can't get any better.


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post Feb 25, 2008 - 7:57 PM
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Did you have to order those OEM pads from a dealership? And what's the compound, are they organic or semi-metallic? Just curious so as to gauge life expectation. I'm due for a brake job like MONTHS ago.


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post Feb 25, 2008 - 8:03 PM
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Generally OEM parts only come from the dealer [if you have a private shop install OEM, they sourced them from the dealer].

OEM pads are semi metallic. They won't tear up rotors unless they are an el cheapo brand.

Live expectancy depends on how hard you brake.
Usually front pads last roughly 40k miles. But if you play Colin McRae every day, they'll go out much sooner. smile.gif

Almost forgot.
Order them from www.1sttoyotaparts.com


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post Feb 29, 2008 - 2:13 PM
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I have the OEM rear pads for disc brakes if you need them. its listed in F/S section.


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