 Cracked Brake Pads, any others? |
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 Mar 1, 2004 - 10:41 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Mar 31, '03 From BC Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
I had Toyota brake pads installed last year, and Toyota brake rotors machined. However, on Monday during maintenace service I was taken to the garage and shown that I had cracks in left brake pads (didn't see the right ones). This is the second time this has happened, and the Toyota guys belive its my driving style, which I would say is heavy on the braking when coming to a stop, I never ride the brakes, or drag from light to light. I'm guessing heat related? Also I have a worn wheel bearing on the left side, and needs replacement along with a hub and seal. Anyone belive this might be an issue with the cracked pads? Also any suggestions for high quality brake pads?
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Mar 1, 2004 - 11:02 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 20, '03 From Annapolis, Md Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
I would say invest in some quality ones, i mean the do stop you an all... That and if there cracking an thats the second time, def dont get the same ones...
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Mar 2, 2004 - 12:01 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 9, '03 From Dayton, OH Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
I keep cracking the pads on my 3000GT. I just bought some ceramic ones. Hopefully those will last alittle longer
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Mar 2, 2004 - 12:04 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 4, '02 From Hecho en la Republica Dominicana/Living in NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
thats weird i was driven around with a cracked wheelbearing and then a none existing one for a month or so... and the brake pads were just fine... but the disc was some what warped ...
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Mar 2, 2004 - 12:17 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 21, '03 From Pittsburgh, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Just pulled my pads last weekend, they were toyota pads and I found them cracked too, (left front), the pad was still halfway full and should have been nowhere near done, but had to be replaced. My dad made the driving style comment about braking too, but I dont think Im too hard on the brakes. It may be time to look into some performance ones for next time around.
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Mar 2, 2004 - 12:37 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 20, '03 From Annapolis, Md Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
I know for my bimmer i got some performance ones, an then were sweet, i would brake hard as ****, all the time, an bigger heavy car, 3200... pads were still perfect
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Mar 2, 2004 - 1:06 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From Dallas, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Yah, it should be almost impossible to hurt a good pad on the street. Our Touring cars are 2700lbs and they're really not even that hard on brakes at Road America where there are a couple 140mph+ braking zones. I would just suggest some good pads:
Hawk Pagid Carbotech etc. |
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Mar 2, 2004 - 6:05 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 31, '03 From BC Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
So anyone have any recommedations? Brand or part #.
Thanks exx |
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Mar 2, 2004 - 6:46 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 25, '03 From Mizzeri Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I concur with Speed. I ordered a set of front pads from a Hawk retailer (the name escapes me), and even spoke with the guy on the phone at length about the compound, but when the pads arrived they weren't even close to fitting. Way to small. Keep that in mind if you go with Hawk. FWIW, I haven't heard anything bad about their pads, though I have no experience with them myself. Was more bummed that I wouldn't get to run them than anything else. |
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Mar 2, 2004 - 6:58 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 17, '03 From Ontario, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
I ordered hawk pads in december....
just got a call today that they are on there way... let's see... only 10 weeks to get here!!! 
This post has been edited by GeEkBoY: Mar 2, 2004 - 6:58 PM |
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Mar 2, 2004 - 7:04 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 4, '02 From Hecho en la Republica Dominicana/Living in NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i'm i the only one that likes the toyota pads.... the 3 times i changed mine went to the dealership and i love the stoping power i get from them... and always a prefect fit...and evertime i ordered the came in a box stamped with TRD all over it ..
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