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  1. Mar 16, 2018 at 9:45 AM
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    I have 55K miles on a 2012 CM and have already replaced the front brake pads and turned the rotors at 30K and need to do it again. This is my top disappointment with this Tundra.
    I do drive all most all city so I know that effects it but this is a little ridiculous.
    Really all street, no offroad or gravel driving.
    I have the wobble pretty bad right now .

    My questions are:
    1. What brakes or set up do you use?
    2. I have read that a lot of people use Stop Tech and Power Stop. Which gives the best overall performance and longevity? Power Stop seems to be about $50 less that Stop Tech. Is the Stop Tech worth the extra.
    3. What other brands to consider?
    4. At this point from my readings/findings I am leaning to the Power Stop.

    Thanks in advance for you thoughts and comments.
     
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    Power Stop w/ Hawk brake pads work great. I always use Hawk. Check out DBAusa 4000 series rotors. Might try these on my next round. Make sure you always wear in your new setup with gentle braking for a hundred or so miles before you do any hard braking. Good luck
     
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    City driving and towing can be the hardest on your brakes. If you ask me, City driving is the hardest due to continuing braking, low speed/no airflow, and the brakes get heat soaked.

    Personally, I never turn rotors. Do some research on why and I bet you will never again as well. Remove and replace. Your brakes were doomed from the word go.

    In late 12’, Toyota changed the design of the brake backing plate. A TSB was issued. In the event you have the old backing plate, might want to consider updating to the vented ones. From my understanding, this helped significantly. From what you’re describing, I would almost bet money you have the 07-early 12’ backing plates.

    I like to use premium rotors. There is a difference in runnout tolerances that can be felt in your braking. Centric Rotors is a great place to start. Most of the main aftermarket rotors are premium rotor slugs machined out (slotted/cross drilled).

    Do some research on slotted, cross drilled, or a mixture of both, or just a regular brake rotors. This is a picture of the Corvette C7R rotor used on the race team. B0A17971-9A8B-4776-9898-4609ABECCA91.jpg

    My Corvette came with crossdrilled and ventilated brake system for cooling and weight reduction. It worked GOOD. My Lexus IS350 has air ducts as well for cooling, but I chose to use blank rotors up front since I never track the car (maximum surface area).

    I purchased from Autoanything, used a coupon code and had my parts in a couple days.

    http://m.autoanything.com/shop/Tundra-brakes

    Can’t go wrong with any of these braking systems.

    Good luck, and remember your calipers are rebuildable if you have a sticking one.
     
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    I'm also running Power Stop with their Z36 ceramic pads. It's a night and day difference and can't beat Amazons price for the kit
     
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  6. Mar 17, 2018 at 1:09 PM
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    I bought the truck in DEC of 2012. I will check the backing plate.
    I took the truck to the dealer I bought it from and they would not do anything. Told me it was normal wear and tear. I took it to a different dealer, just before the 36 month warranty ran out, told them the story from the 1st dealer.They said they would take care of me. They are the ones that turned the rotors. Not sure if they changed the pads or backing plate. They did not charge me as they wanted me as a new customer.

    I had an 06 before this truck and had the same type of issue. Maybe its me? I always used Toyota parts. My wife had a Sienna van and on a Sunday she told me her brakes were making noise. I looked at them and the pads were basically gone so the only place I could find was Sears. I know, they only lasted about 10K miles. I was at the 1st dealer and they had to redo the whole front system and told me they use autozone parts at Sears and they just wont last long. Maybe a story but it fits the answers and cause. Could have been a story but they were gone again. I will not use discount brakes anymore. Learned my lesson, the hard way. Its is either OEM or premium.

    Thanks for your response
     
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    I’m not a huge fan of factory brakes from the Toyota offerings.

    My wife’s old Tacoma front rotors and pads were done before 20k miles. I did the Centric premium rotors and it solved the pulsing brake peddle.

    Your truck should have the updated backing plates, and should look like this:
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    Centric Rotors is a great place to start. Most of the main aftermarket rotors are premium rotor slugs machined out (slotted/cross drilled).

    Do some research on slotted, cross drilled, or a mixture of both, or just a regular brake rotors. This is a picture of the Corvette C7R rotor used on the race team.

    My Corvette came with crossdrilled and ventilated brake system for cooling and weight reduction. It worked GOOD. My Lexus IS350 has air ducts as well for cooling, but I chose to use blank rotors up front since I never track the car (maximum surface area).

    I purchased from Autoanything, used a coupon code and had my parts in a couple days.

    http://m.autoanything.com/shop/Tundra-brakes

    Can’t go wrong with any of these braking systems.

    Good luck, and remember your calipers are rebuildable if you have a sticking one.[/QUOTE]


    Centric rotors are way cheaper, is it because of advertising monies, or do you know. They are made by stop Tech or vise versa.
     
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    Centric rotors are way cheaper, is it because of advertising monies, or do you know. They are made by stop Tech or vise versa.[/QUOTE]

    I’m not sure why they are cheaper, but high quality. I just like the fact they are.
     
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    I have to check and see. If not will a dealer make the upgrade for free or will I have to buy them??
     
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    I’m pretty sure those will be on your dime bud. Never hurts to ask.
     
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    I'm waiting for something of this caliber. :)
    upload_2018-3-17_20-24-3.jpg

    Or these
    upload_2018-3-17_20-25-21.jpg
     
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    I’m not sure why they are cheaper, but high quality. I just like the fact they are.[/QUOTE]

    After digging around more and exploring the options they are comparable in cost.
     
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    Are power stop ceramic product?
     
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    i put a set of powerstop drilled/slotted with ceramic pads on the wifey's car. huge improvement. not sure if i'll go that route on the tundra or just solid rotors. being in the dirt, i'm kinda leaning towards solid.

    EBC is a good stuff. had them on my FJ and they were a huge improvement over stock. i also run their pads on my mountain bikes. totally different scenario i know but i like their pads.
     
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    I know ... the TRD ones are front only and I think those might be 2.5k

    I would love to find a kit front and rear for 2k or less myself.
     
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    I like Willwood. I'll be filling out their Brake Kit Referral later on today. I think if a few of us showed interest they might have something in the future, fingers crossed.

    http://www.wilwood.com/BrakeKits/Br...&make=Toyota&model=Tundra&option=1794+Edition
    upload_2018-3-30_9-31-0.jpg
     
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    And don’t forget with most big brake kits you will need larger wheels. The one I posted requires at least a 20” wheel. So there is that expense too.
     
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    Got 20" wheels and I dont want to go any larger.
     
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    I wouldn’t either unless I was cramming some like 14-15” wide tires on for a different look.
     
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    oem brakes are 14" diameter.the stoptech kit is the same size but uses a 6 piston caliper for improved clamping force.
    willwood offers 15 and 16" rotors but no complete kit yet.
    the trd bbk is made by stoptech and uses a 16" single piece rotor with the 6 piston calipers.
    rotora has a very nice kit with 16" floaters front and rear with 8 pistons front and 4 pistons rear.nicest feeling system out there currently with great stopping power and firm pedal feel,unlike the oem or trd offerings.
     
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