Toyota Tundra: Brake Pad Reviews
Consider upgrading the brake pads on your Toyota Tundra with the help of this article.
This article applies to the Toyota Tundra (2000-present)
Whether you put 5,000 or 25,000 miles a year on your truck, there is one component on your truck you should always be able to trust, and that's your brakes. The brake pads reside inside the brake caliper, and they are ultimately what creates the friction necessary to make your truck slow down, or come to a complete stop if need. Considering the incredible heat, friction, and general wear and tear that brake pads endure day in and day out, one must be smart with the kind of brake pads installed. Use the chart below to research and compare which brake pads best fit your needs.
Brake Pad Review
EBC Brake Pads |
Hawk Performance Brake Pads |
TRD High Performance Brake Pads | |
|---|---|---|---|
Price |
$80-$130 per pair | $56-$100 per pair | $60-$90 per pair |
Performance |
Conventional street use; low dust, high-heat tolerance |
Conventional street use, or light track use; ceramic and organic chemical compound |
Conventional street use |
Lifespan |
Depends on mileage and driving habits | Depends on mileage and driving habits | Depends on mileage and driving habits |
Warranty |
Six months or 10,000 miles from date of purchase | Limited lifetime warranty | 12 months or 12,000 miles from date of purchase |
Best Value: Hawk Performance Brake Pads
EBC Brake Pads
Price – $80 to $130 (per pair)
Performance – Conventional street use. Low dust, high-heat tolerance.
Warranty – 6 months or 10,000 miles from date of purchase
EBC Brake Pads are known worldwide for building some of the best brake pads one could use on street cars. Whether you stick to the roads or take your Tundra off-roading, EBC brake pads offer a unique chemical compound that produces excellent stopping power, as well as very little brake dust. EBC Brake Pads come with a six-month or 10,000 limited warranty and are chosen by some of the best in the business. Recommended for its stopping power and little brake dust.
Hawk Performance
Price – $56 to $100 (per pair)
Performance – Conventional street use, or light track use. Ceramic and organic chemical compound.
Warranty – Limited lifetime warranty
Not only do Hawk Performance brake pads come with a lifetime limited warranty, but Hawk Performance builds some of the most advanced brake pads for racing cars and performance vehicles worldwide. These pads are excellent upgrades to the stock Tundra pads, and offer unique features that reduce brake dust. Also, they're burnished at the factory to embed to the Tundra rotors perfectly. These pads are a popular choice amongst professional truckers. Recommended for its popularity and performance.
TRD Performance
Price – $60 to $90 (per pair)
Performance – Conventional street use.
Warranty – 12 months or 12,000 miles from date of purchase
Normally most would associate TRD Performance to the highest standards of products, but according to many forum members, these pads have been a let down more than a show down. While all Toyota official parts are designed to a specific standard, the other brake pads in these comparison offer higher performance at similar prices. TRD Performance are a great choice for the tradition Tundra driver that does not desire any added performance. Not recommended due to lack of performance.
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