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Front & Rear Brakes

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by co17tundra, Jul 10, 2023.

  1. Jul 10, 2023 at 9:39 AM
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    co17tundra

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    Good morning,

    I need to do front & rear brakes on my 2017 CrewMax. Don't believe I need new rotors since there's no squealing or other noise, and no vibrations. What do you like for brake pads? Is OEM necessary?
     
  2. Jul 10, 2023 at 9:52 AM
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    Taco-Spike

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    I just use what Auto zone carries. Duralast. Never had an issue and don't seem to notice any more gain or less feel than stock pads.

    Just me. I don't over think things too much.
     
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  3. Jul 10, 2023 at 11:42 AM
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    How many miles did you get from the OEM set?
     
  4. Jul 10, 2023 at 11:45 AM
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    I'm in the same boat...just rolled over 80k, noticing a little vibration when stopping. Thinking OEM, because 80k out of a set of pads!!!
     
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  5. Jul 10, 2023 at 11:47 AM
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    Remarkably, I got 95k from OEM
     
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    That’s where I was going with that…I replaced original OEM with OEM pads and rotors at 94k. Only cause there is so many other fun service items to maintain.
     
  7. Jul 10, 2023 at 11:49 AM
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    Order ahead of time since most items seem to be back ordered these days
     
  8. Jul 10, 2023 at 11:55 AM
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