need new brake pads

calrockx · 03-24-2003, 05:47 PM

i'm only at 19000 miles but alerady i'm hearing the squeak from my front breaks. any suggestions on what to get? from what i've read, performance friction seems to be a good choice. are they still using the part numbers from land cruisers or have they updated their catalong to include 4runners?

i only hear the front squeak, but i'm wondering what shape the rear ones are in. generally how much difference is there in the wear between the two?

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White SR5 · 03-24-2003, 06:56 PM

As far as I know, Performance Friction still has the part number for the Landcruiser. It's 5024, and at Auto Zone (I went there today), they are around $40 for a set of both. If someone knows better than I do though, speak up now or forever hold your peace! I'm going to have the Toyota people install them when I take the 4Runner for the 35,000 mile check-up. I hope they don't fuss at me during the 4 hours I know I'll be there... For the wear, the front has a LOT more wear than the rear. I know this because after driving 30 minuntes home from work and then spraying the car off, the front brakes produced steam, the rear -- nothing. I don't know the exact ratio though. Maybe 80/20?

Zach

slick858 · 03-24-2003, 07:15 PM

I WOULD ONLY DO THIS, go to place that "TRUES" up rotars such as NAPA and have then take just barely a mm off and then put RAYBESTOS pads the QUIET STOP SERIES, a exclusive blend of ceramic ingredients that provides the quietest and cleanest braking capabilities, while delivering increased stopping power and the highest level of safety. QUIET STOP Disc Brake Pads are designed for today's drivers who want ultra-quiet braking, ultra-low dusting on their wheels, and exceptional durability.

its only cost about $5 to $7 to get the rotars trued up, just let them break in the brakes and youll have extremely performance and very awesome quality, trust me!

calrockx · 03-25-2003, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by White SR5
As far as I know, Performance Friction still has the part number for the Landcruiser. It's 5024, and at Auto Zone (I went there today), they are around $40 for a set of both. If someone knows better than I do though, speak up now or forever hold your peace! I'm going to have the Toyota people install them when I take the 4Runner for the 35,000 mile check-up. I hope they don't fuss at me during the 4 hours I know I'll be there... For the wear, the front has a LOT more wear than the rear. I know this because after driving 30 minuntes home from work and then spraying the car off, the front brakes produced steam, the rear -- nothing. I don't know the exact ratio though. Maybe 80/20?

Zach

and those fit with the sport edition 4runner, right? i thought they have a different brake setup than the regular sr5

and i'll look into that slick.

rimpainter.com · 03-25-2003, 12:18 PM

19K miles? I got almost 35K on my 98, and still had 20% left. You sure they need replacing?

calrockx · 03-25-2003, 12:46 PM

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Originally posted by <96 Runner>
19K miles? I got almost 35K on my 98, and still had 20% left. You sure they need replacing?

yeah i know, sucks huh. but when i brake (not every single time) i hear squeaking. i wouldn't say i ride the brake even, but who knows what's up with em.

rimpainter.com · 03-25-2003, 01:34 PM

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Originally posted by calrockx
yeah i know, sucks huh. but when i brake (not every single time) i hear squeaking. i wouldn't say i ride the brake even, but who knows what's up with em.

Maybe its mud build-up from that bog you are going through in your aviatar...

Eighty7ToyTruck · 03-25-2003, 01:48 PM

Replacing only the pads because they're squeaking? did you check to see if they are just glazed over real bad? it is possible, and if thats the case, just sand the pads and pop em back in, coat the outside of the pad (away from the rotor) with disc brake quiet. If you do replace the pads, take the rotors and have them machined (cut) at a machine shop, or even a yota dealer, im sure they'll do it. you dont want new pads on old rotors, the pads will glaze up too fast and you wont be able to stop very well, when you put new pads and the cut rotors on the vehicle, drive for about 10 minutes at 20 miles per hour or so with the brake lightly applied the whole time... should seat the pads nicely, good luck!

rpeAMP · 03-25-2003, 02:44 PM

Just for the record, braking application is somewhere in the range of 70/30. On my 92, I have not ever replaced the rears. I have had them turned a few times, but never replaced.

03-24-2003, 06:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
White SR5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 546	Doodadiddydiddydumdiddyday As far as I know, Performance Friction still has the part number for the Landcruiser. It's 5024, and at Auto Zone (I went there today), they are around $40 for a set of both. If someone knows better than I do though, speak up now or forever hold your peace! I'm going to have the Toyota people install them when I take the 4Runner for the 35,000 mile check-up. I hope they don't fuss at me during the 4 hours I know I'll be there... For the wear, the front has a LOT more wear than the rear. I know this because after driving 30 minuntes home from work and then spraying the car off, the front brakes produced steam, the rear -- nothing. I don't know the exact ratio though. Maybe 80/20? Zach __________________ Zach 2001 4Runner SR5 4WD: TRD Supercharger -- Jardine 2.5" Exhaust -- OME Lift -- Goodyear MT/R 285/75/16's -- Deck Plate & ISR Mods -- Amsoil Air Filter -- Clear Corner & Bumper Lenses -- Blue LED Dash -- All Weather Mats -- Mesh Grille -- Ventvisors -- 20% Window Tint -- Oldschool 1993 Passport Radar Detector -- Pioneer DEHP-9300 Head Unit -- 3 Cadence Amps -- 4 Cadence 12" Subs -- Cadence Components -- Optima Red Top Battery -- Blue Toyota Key & Ridiculously Long Keychain Last edited by White SR5; 03-24-2003 at 07:07 PM.

03-24-2003, 07:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
slick858 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Greenville, South Carolina Posts: 171	I WOULD ONLY DO THIS, go to place that "TRUES" up rotars such as NAPA and have then take just barely a mm off and then put RAYBESTOS pads the QUIET STOP SERIES, a exclusive blend of ceramic ingredients that provides the quietest and cleanest braking capabilities, while delivering increased stopping power and the highest level of safety. QUIET STOP Disc Brake Pads are designed for today's drivers who want ultra-quiet braking, ultra-low dusting on their wheels, and exceptional durability. its only cost about $5 to $7 to get the rotars trued up, just let them break in the brakes and youll have extremely performance and very awesome quality, trust me! __________________ Tommy L. -1999 Black SR5 "HIGHLANDER"- ~295/75/16 NITTO TerraGrappler~ ~16x8 MICKEY Thompson Classic Lock~ THE PICS MY YOTA TECH PROFILE

03-25-2003, 12:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
rimpainter.com Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,797	19K miles? I got almost 35K on my 98, and still had 20% left. You sure they need replacing? __________________ www.rimpainter.com Get your O Gasket Mod Here! My SC'd 4Runner's Profile My YouTube vids

03-25-2003, 01:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
Eighty7ToyTruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: South Florida Posts: 170	Brakes! Replacing only the pads because they're squeaking? did you check to see if they are just glazed over real bad? it is possible, and if thats the case, just sand the pads and pop em back in, coat the outside of the pad (away from the rotor) with disc brake quiet. If you do replace the pads, take the rotors and have them machined (cut) at a machine shop, or even a yota dealer, im sure they'll do it. you dont want new pads on old rotors, the pads will glaze up too fast and you wont be able to stop very well, when you put new pads and the cut rotors on the vehicle, drive for about 10 minutes at 20 miles per hour or so with the brake lightly applied the whole time... should seat the pads nicely, good luck! __________________ I understand the jeep thing... thats why i drive a toyota. 87 Turbo 4Runner, BFG A/T's, Spaced Wastegate, K/N drop in, removed rollbar..12.9@55.87 miles per hour 1/8 mile

03-25-2003, 02:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
rpeAMP Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 420	Just for the record, braking application is somewhere in the range of 70/30. On my 92, I have not ever replaced the rears. I have had them turned a few times, but never replaced. __________________ Preston Edwards 1992 4Runner SR5 V6 4WD (5 Spd.) 246,000 miles & counting 2" Downey coils, 32x11.5x15 BFG A/Ts, Rockcrawler Series 51 wheels, Magnaflow exhaust, Yakima roof rack, ARB bull bar, SAW Torsion bars, (4) PIAA 520s, Cobra 18 WX ST II CB w/ Firestik antenna, hp iPaq GPS 2008 Toyota 4Runner Limted 4X4 15,000 miles & counting

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