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Better front rotors and pads?

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tundras (2022+)' started by BoulderGT3, Aug 1, 2025 at 2:44 PM.

  1. Aug 1, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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    BoulderGT3

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    Geez, 28K, I've had the front rotors turned once and the vibration is back. No, it's not the way I drive. Avoiding a big brake kit, are there any non-OEM rotor pad combos that have proven to be more durable?

    I did a search. Seems to be a common problem but I can't find any feed back on set ups that work better.
    Thanks
     
  2. Aug 1, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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    DBA's or Stoptech's likely will be my go-to's shortly based on my 200 & 100 series LC builds.... waiting to get the suspension in and then do it along with the longer brake lines...

    Powerstops can be good, but I found they warped in a few situations...

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    tell the lube monkey to stop using the impact gun to tighten your lug nuts when rotating your tires
     
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    I have a real problem with brakes. I just switched to frozen rotors and hawk pads. I understand you have a 3rd gen and I have a 2nd, but I'd bet they make something that would fit. They seem to be better than the OEM set up, but i just got them on Tuesday. I went through my OEM's in 25k miles and some shitty monroe muffler ones in 10k. Hoping these last a bit longer.

    https://frozenrotors.com/all-products.html?find=2023-toyota-tundra-all-models-276042&sid=5krtOvLUB7 Looks like they don't have any kits put together like they did for 2nd gen, they also use a different pad company. I emailed these guys before buying and they were super responsive and sent me a 10% off code. I have no affiliation.
     
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    I’ve had really good experience with Stoptech slotted rotors and the oem brake pads.
     
  6. Aug 2, 2025 at 4:49 AM
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    My stock brakes are still doing well at 31k miles, even the rears still have good thickness, but I am thinking ahead. There will be as many opinions on brakes as there are on tires, but I have become a big EBC brake pad fan, having run them on motorcycles and my Corvette. Dead quiet, great performance. They have several grades but I specifically use the red stuff carbon ceramic formulation for street use. As for rotors, IDK. I may go with the Advics stockers again, or one of the many aftermarket offerings, EBC, DBA, etc, etc...

    I have also used Powerstops and they were OK. Had a set of the rotors and pads on my Tacoma and they were fine. But the set of PS pads I put on my Corvette discolored the rotors and squealed in reverse when cold, which is what many here say their Tundras do. I replaced those with the EBC reds years ago and all issues solved.

    https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ebc-ed92460/make/toyota/model/tundra/year/2023
     
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    I went with dynamic friction extreme pads and Wagner rotors. Creates a lot of brake dust but has much better grab and stopping. Swapped mine around 70k miles. They had lots of pad left just pulsing during heavy braking from the rotors being toast.

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  9. Aug 2, 2025 at 6:49 AM
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    I have just about 29K with none of the problems mentioned above, front pads are at 7MM and rears are 6.5MM.
    I should be good with OEM's for at least another year or so.
    On the topic of this,has anyone tried Wildwood,the complete set up of calipers,slotted rotors and pads?
    I have zero rush to pull the trigger on these,and their reputation has been pretty damn good throughout the years but haven't read about anyone here who has installed, thoughts or insights.
     

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