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When to replace brakes?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by jDaGr8, Sep 19, 2020.

  1. Sep 19, 2020 at 4:08 PM
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    jDaGr8

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    Around what mileage do I need to look at getting new brakes? They have also started squealing recently if anyone knows any fixes to that or if the squealing is a sign I need to get new ones.
     
  2. Sep 19, 2020 at 4:51 PM
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    Hambone1

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    Probably a sign for new brakes....check fluid, if it is to the add mark, change brakes
     
  3. Sep 19, 2020 at 4:55 PM
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    TundraMcGov.

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    I'm at 63,500 miles and have 2/3's of the front pads left. So I'm thinking 110,000 miles I'll be looking at replacement time.
     
  4. Sep 19, 2020 at 4:58 PM
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    fbingha

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    Pull the wheels and see how much pad you have left. If your brakes are squealing because the wear indicator is now rubbing the rotor, go change them yesterday.
     
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    omgboost

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    Brakes depends on usage and driving conditions. There is no set mileage. Best way is to take a look at how much materials the pads have left and the thickness of the rotors.
     
  6. Sep 19, 2020 at 5:27 PM
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    Shuffler

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    I'm at 65k and no problems ... mostly highway miles and not much stop and go miles. When I hear squealing or notice a change in stopping power I'll get them done.
     
  7. Sep 19, 2020 at 5:28 PM
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    timsp8

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    Dust can cause squeaks. Spray them down with a high pressure hose. Like others said, have to look at them to determine wear. If you are in a state that requires inspections, they should catch it and tell you.
     
  8. Sep 19, 2020 at 6:12 PM
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    14burrito

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    87k here on the originals and they will need to be replaced around 100k
     
  9. Sep 19, 2020 at 6:14 PM
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    Medicineman

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    60k on my originals, just checked all four wheels during last service, at least another 15-20k probably based on observed wear so far.
     
  10. Sep 19, 2020 at 6:26 PM
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    I'm at 72K miles on my 2014 with original pads.
    Every 10K oil change and tire rotation they look at the brakes.
    They say I'm fine.

    When I do change the pads, I'll probably buy new rotors instead of getting them turned.
    I learned with my 1997 4Runner and 2005 Tundra these OEM rotors don't do well getting turned.
    Front end vibrations with both and I ended up buying new rotors after replacing pads.
     
  11. Sep 19, 2020 at 6:32 PM
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    Minimum pad material thickness, front or rear, is 1mm or 0.0394". That's slightly over a 1/32". Pad wear may have taper so measure at the thinnest point.
     

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