Upgrade Breaks or stick with OEM?

Folks,
I am adding a ton of weight literally with all the stuff I have now on the 4R. Bumper, winch, roof, ladders, tires, etc..etc. plus all the crap we carry with us. I know it sounds like the perfect excuse to upgrade breaks given that I'm doing the RRW tires soon. But what I am seeing out there is extremely $$$ for just breaks. Anyway, what are you doing if you have to change breaks, stay with the OEM or do something different? Just wanting to hear your thoughts.

I know, go slow and easy on the gas and the breaks will last, already been giving this advice by many. Thank you and have a bless day.

 

I replaced my rear pads with Powerstop pads. I have the fronts, also. Just haven't installed yet.

I haven't had them long enough to notice a significant difference.

One thing I read was to avoid slotted or cross drilled rotors if you're going to be in mud, or water crossings, as things can get into the openings and cause trouble.

 

Take the truck out for a dry run with all the weighty additions and gear, and evaluate the performance. If the stock brakes are good, stick with them. I wonder if aftermarket brakes are one of those mods that Toyota will frown upon if ever the need for related warranty work arises. Maybe someone will chime in who has experience in that area.

 

I have the full Powerstop brake package for 4Runners. It came with pads and rotors for all four corners. I got them because my OEM pads were toast and it was time to replace all four corners so I said screw it and got rotors too.

Honestly, I notice zero difference, it stops as good as it did with OEM stuff. I'm probably not as heavy as you but I'm not stock either.

 

After trying multiple setups on my Tacoma, I've decided on OEM or a full big brake kit if I go that route. No matter what I tried on my Tacoma I never got an improvement.

EBC slotted rotors with EBC SUV pads
DBA T3 slotted rotors and EBC pads
Brembo blank rotors with Hawk ceramic pads
My best: Brembo blank rotors and Hawk 5.0 pads

It seemed like EBC pads wore quickly.