What rotor & pads brands do you like for your Tundra?

I need to do a brake job and I would like to replace all 4 rotors since I'm getting pulsing when I brake, and I can feel groves worn into the rotors, and I was thinking about using Akebono for the rotors and pads (ceramic) since they seem to have a really great reputation for quality, but they are quite expensive and harder to find, especially locally.

I wanted to see what brands you guys like to use, and I'm definitely not trying to find the cheapest option out there, but maybe a middle-of-the-road option that is still good quality.

Thanks!

 

I'm using Bosch rotors, Akebono front pads, and Bosch rear pads. All has been great since I replaced the OEM set-up, which had warped rotors after only 24K miles (previous owner towed a boat).

 

Great, thanks for your input. Just curious, why Akebono pads on the front and Bosch on the rear?

 

Good question ...I ordered the Bosch F/R pads and rotors but then ended up needed some more maintenance done on my truck so took it to my mechanic for that work and just had him do the brake job and he informed me the front pads I gave him didn't fit right so he sourced Akebono pads instead. The front pads I sourced were supposed to fit ...not sure what happened at the retailer but I went back and double checked the part number was correct for my model year. At my next brake job, I'll probably spring for all Akebono parts. But my current set-up works well, too.

 

Gotcha. Now that you mentioned the Bosch brand, I decided to check on Rock Auto to see if they had them, and they seem to be quite a bit cheaper than Bosch rotors on Amazon. Rock Auto does not have Akebono, and I'm not sure that I like any of the brands that the local auto parts stores have (AutoZone, Oriley Auto parts), so I may go with Bosch pads and rotors from Rock Auto for the front and back, and hope that it all fits right.

 

Advics is another brand Toyota uses, and RockAuto does sell them. Advics is my go to brand for Toyotas having warping issues (pads and rotors). My Sienna's calipers are stamped Advics right on them.

 

I just purchased StopTech slotted cryo rotors, front and back, and Akebono ceramic pads, front and back. I will, hopefully, be installing those this weekend.

 

I splurged a fee years back with Stoptech slotted and cryotreated on EBC yellow.. currentlu running 3 since 1 rear brake rotor seized and tore it up.

 

Frozen cryo rotors and stock pads is great all around performance.

 

I'm rocking the Stoptech Cryo blanks (not Sport) and Hawk LTS pads. The combo is ridiculously predictable, including while towing heavy, but OMG do the pads throw an unimaginable amount of dust. It's rather obnoxious.

 

I have used powerstop rotor and pad kits on my sequoias for years. Will use on my tundra when the time comes. I use the kits with the drilled and slotted rotors.

 

don't get slotted or drilled rotors if you plan on wheeling. i've always heard that mud and dust and rocks can build up in the grooves and wear down components faster. do what you will with that info. i stick to centric premium rotors and OEM pads. never done me wrong on any of my trucks.

 

Stoptech cryo rotors, akebono performance pads. No dust, better bite and no warp

 

Centric Premium Coated rotors with the Bosch QuietCast ceramic pads.

 

IMHO…OEM

 

I did OEM from Toyota of Olathe it really wasn’t too bad of a price. For years I’ve been one to try to find ways to save money on aftermarket, lately with my Toyota’s, I’ve just gone OEM to take the guesswork out of it.

 

I’ve had good success with Brembo pads and rotors. They are sold here through Canadian Tire, of all places, and they put them on sale at 25% off from time to time, so I splurged once. I was impressed with the quality of the rotors and pads and they have held up well. I’ve run them on both my Tundra and our 4Runner. I’ve also had good success with Bosch and Raybestos.

 

Second this opinion, OEM all the way

 

I just put on frozen rotors (slotted) and Hawk green heavy duty pads. Love them. Follow the bedding in procedure for whatever you end up going with. Makes a big difference in avoiding future brake judder.

 

I have 88,500 miles on my OEM brakes. My Mechanic tells me I'll see 100,000 with no problem; so OEM.