2021 SR5 Brake Pads

Hello,

I have searched the forum but am looking for a direct, clear answer. I need to replace all my brake pads. I have never done brakes so I don't know if equipment is needed with the replacement, reasonable price points, what exactly to order etc. I do a lot of mountain driving here in Colorado so please factor that in, but I doubt I need anything top of the line. Stock OEM has been good so far.

Feel free to drop links to recommendations. The more info the better.

Thanks!

 

Keep in mind that "pad slap" is not generally recommended. You should have the rotors machined or replaced when you do brakes. You didn't say how many miles are on your 4R, but a fluid swap is probably not a bad idea either. How mechanically inclined are you? Brakes aren't something you want to F-around with if you've never turned a wrench. RockAuto is going to be a good source for quality replacement parts.

 

Thanks for the info...not mechanically inclined but taking it to a buddy's place who does all his own car work to learn. 56K on the vehicle. Based on what you and others have said, probably going to swap rotors as well. Going to check rock auto.

 

I would recommend something like this. https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=14863797&cc=3446940&pt=13824&jsn=926
With that mileage, a brake fluid swap would be a good idea as well. Generally it's inspected every 25K. You've more than doubled that. What does it look like? It should be clear. Brake fluid is also hygroscopic, which means it attracts moisture. You can't tell how much moisture content is in it by looking at it. Living in CO with freeze/thaw cycles and longer winters, changing it would be good peace of mind, IMO.

 

Pads and rotors. The dealer should be able to just find the part numbers. Bed in the new components so you don’t get an imbalance.

Are you pretty handy because brakes are easy but you have to do them correctly or else it’s bad.

 

Awesome, that link was exactly what I was looking for. I'll definitely bring up to my friend the fluid swap as well.

 

No experience with cars so not doing the replacement alone. Getting help from a friend.

 

The link was only a suggestion. There are many options. OEM being the best, but everyone has their own preferences. Mine, for example are EBC Brakes. Just installed rotors, pads and did a fluid flush on my 2011. Check out this site>>https://www.buybrakes.com/ Brakes are all they sell. Higher end, quality stuff. Shipping as fast as RockAuto.

 

if you don't have "death wobbly" while slightly applying brakes at 50 MPH, do not change OEM rotors. If rotors slightly worn, I doubt they are run out beyond minimum thickness. get from dealership the most expensive brake pads and replace them with same, cleaned, hardware, or buy OEM hardware. if you buy aftermarket rotors and/or hardware and give it to "your" mechanic, he will not warranty what happened next, but sure you will come back to him again and again. until you get smart and start diy (usually after sizable amount of money spent).