I am getting shaking from my front end. It happens off-and-on around 60 mph and braking. The new brakes are two months old. Next step is changing the rotors right? If I do this, do I need new to change the pads again?

I just joined, and wish I would have found y'all when I had my 89 4Runner.

Thanks.

 

YOU ARE CORRECT SIR! Might I recommend going with slotted rotors too. Runners tend to run hot brakes, specially down long grades. I picked up a pair from National Fleet Parts for $161 for the PAIR!!!! Power Slot wants $130 each...ouch. You'll love the sound of stopping too, there is a low low jake brake sound....kinda cool!

PS forgot, get the slotted without holes. Holes trap mud and dirt and can get upbalanced off road.

 

Why even risk it? Its $22 for new pads

 

what happens to the slots once they get packed with mud?

 

The slots are designed to "spin out" brake dust, gas, and dirt. It is a really cool thing to see!

 

I replaced my OE pads with TDK's semi-metalic...not too much more and they not supposed to hold as much moisture...ie SQUEAK!

 

Make sure your rear brakes are adjusted correctly. If not, then the front will be doing too much braking and warp again. I think that might have happened to me but I'll know on Monday when they check my tires. I've got a vibration after a rotate and balance so I think I either have a bad tire or bent wheel. If the wheel is bent I hope it didn't warp my rotor (I thought I had heard this somewhere before) because I can feel it in my brakes.

Anyways, when I did my rotors I didn't replace my pads because they were only about 10K old and still had a lot to go. Personally, I think it's just a matter of preferance unless they need to be replaced.

Stupid brakes...I'm not looking forward to tearing my front end apart again if my rotors are warped. One of the first things I'm going to do when I get home is check/adjust my back brakes.

 

I can't say enough about the slotted rotors. More grip for less heat. $161.00 with S/H for the pair! But, I really like the sound!

 

Adjusting the rear brakes is an excellent idea too! I understand Toy's are know for rear brakes going out of adjustment quickly.

 

The "holes" in cross drilled rotors provide excellent heat dissipation and are most useful in preventing brake "fade" - they are much better at that then power slot rotors. Unfortunately, they are also prone to cracking. Not a problem if you're doing auto-cross or road racing and you replace the brakes regularly anyway, but on a daily driver, it's just one more thing to worry about.

~Bill

 

I'm frugal. If the pads are even, in thickness, and with lots of life remaining, I re-use them. However, I lightly sand them with a belt or orbital sander and course sandpaper, then bed them in as if they were new.

 

If your front end is shaking while you brake, then for sure you need to either replace the rotor or turn it on car. If your rotor can be turned, that will be the way to go, make sure you trun it on car, not off the car. It is more accurate to turn it on car. You definatelly need new pad, otherwise it might warp your newly trun rotor again..Good luck