Upgrade brake pad/rotor replacement

skeeterman · #1 (**permalink**) 04-28-2008, 09:41 AM

It's time to replace my brake pads and the rotors are warped. I tow a boat so I would like to get any suggestions on upgrades. I have an 05 Tundra dc.

imjin · #2 (**permalink**) 04-28-2008, 10:12 AM

I replaced both rotors on my '01 with a set of Brembo's from Tirerack. I just used the standard rotors that were not slotted or drilled and they're great.

csfisher · #3 (**permalink**) 04-28-2008, 12:04 PM

There are mixed reviews as to the necessity of upgrading your brakes to larger calipers. Make sure you search this site and read everything you can find before you choose to "upgrade" because it is quite expensive and you may not get the results you are looking for. I think the answer is to just buy a good set of plain rotors (search this site for successful options) and run them with the stock calipers and pads...also make sure you have your rear brakes serviced and adjusted yearly to make sure you're not over-working your front brakes.