Brake pad suggestions

What’s the best brake pads y’all been using for the money. Thanks for adding me! Thanks

 

Oem

 

I'm not sure what Hawks have but I would imagine they have something that fits and I'd go with the Hawks brand. They have different levels of stopping power. The ones that stop the hardest will give some screech sounds every ONCE in awhile. Comes with the fact that stop way harder. All brakes have trade offs. Low dust, means less stop, more stop means more sounds more dust.

 

I went all OEM this time around. I messed with so many pads and rotors on my Tacoma and nothing was like OEM until I tried Hawk HPS 5.0. That's the closest I got.

 

A good quality blank rotor with a a high performance non-ceramic pad is best. The HPS pads are definitely better than OEM. Better power and better resistant to brake fade. But they aren't even the best Hawks offer.. but also tacomas and 4 runners aren't race cars lol. Hawks has a heavy (or super duty, I forget) duty pad I would look at for a 4Runner

 

I'm a huge fan of OEM parts - especially when it comes to brake components. I used to work in a Toyota Parts Department, and I got to see first-hand the difference between OEM and aftermarket. Generally speaking, OEM parts were far superior to almost anything aftermarket. That said, when I picked up my brand new 2021 T4R, within 4,000 miles I developed a nasty brake squeal - particularly first thing on a cold morning. The guys in the Service Department cheerfully replaced my front pads and rotors with new OEM parts, only to have the exact same issue return in a few thousand miles. (And yes, both sets of pads were properly bedded in.)

What finally solved the problem was having me install a set of Powerstop Evolution Sport Carbon Fiber Ceramic Performance Pads. The truck now has 23,000 miles on it and I'm very happy with the results. I'm not saying these are the only pads that will solve the squealing problem, stop well and last reasonably long, but so far, they're working for me.

 

There's always a trade off. If they don't make noise and don't dust, they don't stop as well. Bottom line on that.

 

Thanks

 

Raybestos EHT Enhanced Hybrid Technology pads are worth a look at.

 

Read about Remmen out of Canada on another site. Might be worth a look. They have two variants depending on how your vehicle is set up

 

I'm looking into new brake pads myself. I know Toyota usually has TRD pads, but I'm not seeing anything for 2016+. Is there any reason these pads would fit a 2015, but not a 2019?
https://toyotaparts.bochtoyotasouth.com/oem-parts/toyota-2005-2015-toyota-trd-brake-pads-ptr0989111

 

Getting ready to do brakes too. OEM is always very good. They already did the R&D in many climates, driving scenarios etc etc.
I have used so many different brands on my Corvette, and Hawk has always been good, very good especially in high heat applications. 4runners are a bit heavy, and OEM is/has been tested.

 

Yes and no. Toyota obviously does some testing but Hawk literally specializes in brake pads, that's their focus. All their products will meet or exceed OEM

 

I understand what you are saying.. I agree. My hawk pads have been great and they do focus heavily on just brake pads. Toyota has to produce a product to accommodate a Huge diversity of climates and driving conditions.
Hawk can get you pads to tailor your driving requirements..
Hawk recommends a few sets of pads, LTS is one I would recommend. But, to each his own.. Their website helps you decide with confidence.

 

From what I've seen online, Sumitomo and Akebono supply brake pads to Toyota.