Brake Replacement Options

I am going to be replacing my '17 DC brakes front and pack (rotors & pads) sometime in the next few months - will do the work myself. Have been looking at Stoptech Stage 8, Powerstop Z36 and OEM. The Stoptechs are ~$800 but not in stock although I could wait for them. The Powerstops are a killer deal from Amazon for $345 at the moment and are in stock. OEM would be about $550.

I am towing an 8,000 lbs trailer so want to make sure the brakes are performing well. The OEM's have lasted 50,000 miles with about 8,500 miles of that towing - they have performed well. Have about 5mm on the pads. So - I am thinking about the Powerstop's which folks talk about as an "upgrade" to the OEM. Cost is not the driver for me but is a factor. Definitely need good performance. Anyone have experience towing with the Z36's?

 

I’d look at EBC or Hawk for upgraded pads, I had powerstop on my last truck and they were comparable to OEM (so they were OK but not an “upgrade”)

 

I’m looking at EBC stage 3 all around for my upgrade and getting SDHQ brake lines also.

 

StopTech Sport cryo treated slotted only. PowerStops are no good....been there, done that.

 

Thanks for the input...ordered the Powerstops so will see how they do. Will provide feedback in the future....

 

Hows the brakes doing?

 

Have not installed them yet. Still have a little life in the old ones and have a trip down to Florida planned in the coming month. Will install when I get home. Then I have a trip out west in March/April so will provide some feedback after that.

 

I know this is an older post and you already ordered brakes, but completely agree with @Tundra234. I hated my power stops both when towing and just driving around. They had a soft feel no matter how many times I bled it. Sometimes felt unsafe. Now I have had stoptech cryo slotted and ebc yellow pads for about 10k miles and it’s the best I’ve had so far.

 

This is what happened to mine......

 

Im in the market for new rotors and pads, where are people ordering the stoptech cryo rotors and ebc pads from?
Thanks!

 

I think I got the rotors from tirerack and pads from Amazon.

 

That’s what mine looked like too.

 

I got mine from AutoAnything. Add them to your cart and then do live chat. Ask if your cart items are the best price and they will usually give you another 20 to 40 bucks off.

 

I have 86,000 miles on the OEM brakes on my 2010 SR5. My Mechanic tells me they're not done yet but 3/5ths of the way there. We tow a total load 0f 4500-5000 lbs or so a couple times a year. I'm thinking OEM for my uses; thoughts?

 

Can you please elaborate on "WHAT Happened" to yours? What are we looking at?

(Also commenting to follow so I have options for purchase in the future).

 

Those are hot spots from scorching. The PowerStops are famous for pulsation because of being slotted and drilled. The cryo treated, slotted only StopTechs are much better.

 

Just to confirm, the photos that you posted with slotted and drilled rotors are the PowerStops? Thank you!

 

Yes...those are PowerStops.

 

@timsp8 had the same issue with his.

 

I had powerstop drilled and slotted in the rear w/o issue. I run super aggressive EBC yellow pads which eat rotors quickly and likely prevent scorching. EBC pads are super dusty too compared to OEM. There's nothing wrong with OEM rotors either, I know several guys that run 'em 'cause they're affordable. Pads are what really make the difference IMO. With 37s and driving it like I stole it I get about 20K out of a set of rotors and pads.

 

Yep. When I took the rotors off, I could run my finger along them from the inside to outside of the circle and feel the grooves and unevenness. The rotors were very wavy. This was after probably just about 20k miles, maybe less.

 

I just did the Powerstop Z36 towing upgrade on the front of our Tundra on Friday. I stalled as supposed to and did bedding per instructions. Rotors warped something terrible. I would not let my wife drive the truck that way. I pulled the PS rotors this morning and put stock rotors back on and no issues. Now im running the Z36 Frt & Rr on our 4Runner and they are awesome on it.They have been on for over 3+ years now. Very disappointed in these rotors and emailed Powerstop to see what they have to say.

 

Glad I saw this. I would've gone Powerstop on my next brake upgrade.

My OEM brakes are still running strong and I'm at 69200 mi

 

I was in a similar position 2 years ago when I had to replace brakes and rotors. Powerstop kit on Amazon was a great price, many positive reviews on Amazon, and marketed as an improvement over stock. However upon digging deeper into the reviews, many complained about the same thing, warping and short life. Because of this, I went with OE rotors and TRD pads which I got on sale. Have served me pretty good and always looking for another option if it's better. Have you guys seen the Centric cyro treated rotors? I believe Centric are OEM for Toyota?

 

What are everyone's thoughts on the TRD braking system? I has front rotors and brakes on my 2010 tundra and I like them compared to OEM.

 

I don’t know if they have TRD rotors outside of the big brake kit. I only have used the TRD pads front and back. They are a dust magnet and not sure if I can feel the actual braking difference. I am looking to switch to something that produces less dust.

 

My OEM brakes that came on my 2010 aren't dusty at all or I'd certainly notice. Being as I'm a knuckle dragging relic, who has Chrome Wheels on his Tundra!

 

Well, I found out that Toyota upgraded their Tundra braking system, ie- rotors, to that of the TRD style as OEM standard now. I had a 2010 Tundra that had the under powered brakes and the unfortunate brake wobble when braking and that's why I was asking. Also found out that they do make TRD brake pads that are supposed to be better than standard brake pads but come at a cost of $105.00 each set, crazy. I'm pulling a 8500 pound toy hualer and just want to be assured that I will stop, even with trailer brakes.

 

My 2010 has 86,000 miles on the OEM brakes. We tow a 4500-5000lb load every year for a 1000 mile vacation. Haven't noticed them being under powered or a wobble. I don't jump on the brakes every time I need to slow the truck down though, I'm sure that helps. If you buy the TRD brakes, report back how you like them!

 

Whatcha talking bout Willis? There is no trd style rotor.