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Best rotor brand?

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by 4BrainCells, Sep 29, 2024.

  1. Sep 29, 2024 at 12:34 PM
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    4BrainCells

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    Hey all! I have to replace my rear rotor soon because they're getting really thin and does anyone have any experience with a brand that they really love and would suggest me buying? I'm getting them from rock auto so I see a lot of different brands but I'm just wondering what experiences people have had with different brands.
     
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  2. Sep 29, 2024 at 12:40 PM
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    Drilled rotors tend to crack around the bores. Really OEM rotors are more than adequate.
     
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    OEM, it's better than most aftermarket anyway.
     
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    If you're buying from RA, stick with Advics, Powerstop, or Brembo. Advics are a Toyota OEM supplier, Powerstop are good aftermarket, and Brembo are one of the kings of the braking world.
     
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    Stick with Toyota
     
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    Another vote for OEM
     
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    I choose OEM also, if you’re sold on purchasing from Rock Auto, post #4 is great advice.
     
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    Not Rock Auto cheap, but I do like my new OEM brakes.

    Note that Toyota sells OEM and an “economy” line.

    I went with the factory installed OEM. The originals went 9 years and 56,000 miles. Seems like good wear. Rear rotors list at $109.99, I got them for $87.99. (Each)

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    If it was a performance vehicle, I would recommend brembo, galfers etc.
    For the 4runner, OEM is the way.
     
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    I used to always go oem but follow a guy on YouTube who owns a 4Runner and is a certified Toyota mechanic. He swears by Durago coated rotors. I have 4 of them and will have them installed in about an hour. I got mine at rock auto. He does say to use oem pads but for rotors he uses Durago.
     
  12. Sep 30, 2024 at 2:42 PM
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    OEM - or if you want to spend more and get more performance: Stoptech, PowerBrake D Line and R1 Concepts make good ones for 4runners. Personally, I run Stoptech at the moment. Will go Powerbrake D Line on the next change out.
     
  13. Sep 30, 2024 at 3:22 PM
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    OEM rotors with a good quality pad such as EBC or Powerstop if you do any towing or hauling. I have noticed my stopping distance has decreased slightly since upgrading to 33's.
     

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