School's out, 4Runner improvements on the way!
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School's out, 4Runner improvements on the way!
Well it finally happened....my brakes are CRAP, so I ordered some OEM rotors (I really wanted slotted but I really DON'T want have cracked shizzle), I still need to get pads, there are no Auto Zones around here, I don't know where I can get good lifetime replacement pads, any ideas? I'll pay ~$40 for 'em.
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Originally posted by Los Gatos?
Oh okay I know a place that carries Raybestos, I thought those were an "iffy" brand?
Oh okay I know a place that carries Raybestos, I thought those were an "iffy" brand?
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I've never had a bad experience with Raybestos...But then again my last set were removed early after they got lubed by a faulty seal and I went with a set of Toyota brakes. Other than the Toys squealing for a very long time before stopping they've been good shoes. But they will cost you about $70 if I remember correctly.
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Originally posted by gwhayduke
I've never had a bad experience with Raybestos...But then again my last set were removed early after they got lubed by a faulty seal and I went with a set of Toyota brakes. Other than the Toys squealing for a very long time before stopping they've been good shoes. But they will cost you about $70 if I remember correctly.
I've never had a bad experience with Raybestos...But then again my last set were removed early after they got lubed by a faulty seal and I went with a set of Toyota brakes. Other than the Toys squealing for a very long time before stopping they've been good shoes. But they will cost you about $70 if I remember correctly.
04465-35240 Pad Kit, Disc Brake $26.39 (reg price $36.95)
04945-35040 Shim Kit, Anti Squeal $26.35 (reg price $36.92)
I got both at wholesale pricing from the dealer. TRD's are the ones that are around 70 bones.
A faulty seal is why I went with the raybestos shoes. I replaced the seals and the shoes and use the ray's because in case it leaked again I didn't want to have to buy another set of toyota's. I figured I would go about 5k-10k and check for a leak, if I didn't have one then I'd go ahead and install the toyota shoes again. so I pulled off the Ray shoes and pads and installed the yotas. even before I ever got the shim kit I had never ever heard mine squeal. I have heard the pads shift when changing directions, kind of a click in the front brakes, but that is normal.
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I had good results with raybestos on my american cars, but on the toyotas, I had iffy results. I actually warped brand new raybestos rotors with new pads in 6 months on the runner. Went with Toyota rotors and pads, modified the disk brake dust sheild and vent a little, and no more warping problems. Go ahead and spend for the Toyota pads and replace them as needed. You wont be sorry.
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Re: School's out, 4Runner improvements on the way!
Originally posted by Los Gatos?
Well it finally happened....my brakes are CRAP, so I ordered some OEM rotors (I really wanted slotted but I really DON'T want have cracked shizzle), I still need to get pads, there are no Auto Zones around here, I don't know where I can get good lifetime replacement pads, any ideas? I'll pay ~$40 for 'em.
Well it finally happened....my brakes are CRAP, so I ordered some OEM rotors (I really wanted slotted but I really DON'T want have cracked shizzle), I still need to get pads, there are no Auto Zones around here, I don't know where I can get good lifetime replacement pads, any ideas? I'll pay ~$40 for 'em.
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