I'm planning on changing my brake pads with some TRD for the front pads (Part #PTR01-21050-34) and OEM for the rear pads. However, I came across two different OEM rear pads as shown below. Anyone have any idea if the more expensive one - the Pro-ACT Ceramic w/Shims is worth it?

One is Part # N1010-146871 and the other is Part # N1010-235927.

http://www.prostreetonline.com/oem/q...tion=000929391

 

If I may make a suggestion even though I don't have an answer to your question:

I'd suggest running axxis deluxe plus brake pads on your rear. You can get them at www.stoptech.com for the same or less $$ and they are better pads. They have better stopping power, easy on rotors, less dusty, less noisy, and equal life on em.

 

hey if your really looking to upgrade ur brakes i have power stop drilled rotors and ill even through in the pads for free... they are brand new i traded in my tc rs2.0 for a diff car. ... but let me know if u are interested.

 

So you're saying I should get the TRD's for the front brake pads and Axxis Deluxe Plus for the rear brake pads?

I was actually going to have it installed for me at the dealership, I wonder if they will give me a problem with installing the Axxis.

 

I doubt they'd give you a problem. Pads are pads even if they are not OEM. And plus, you are paying them to do the work, so pay them to do the work that YOU want to have done.

If I may add though, brakes are one of the easiest things to do for yourself on this car. Seriously, toyota did a nice job of simplifying things. So if you want to save some money, try that. All you need are a jack, jack stands, a c-clamp or disc pad seperator, a torque wrench, socket wrench and sockets (maybe a little WD-40 also depending).

In any case, the dealer will install whichever pads you give them to install, but they will try to talk you out of it and try to convince you that throwing these pads on the rear will cause your front axle to break when travelling at 63.34 mph and the car will begin to roll head over heels and bounce for about 3.4 miles while you gasp for a decent breath of air and fight with all of your heart to get one last look at your dear mother while flames burst from the side of the car and bystanders gasp and the horrible sight that is your car bouncing and flipping down the interstate to your gloomy death - all b/c you didn't use OEM pads. :D

 

So TRD pads for the front and Axxis Deluxe Plus for the back pads will be ok? Or should I just go Axxis Deluxe Plus all the way around? I'm almost positive they are going to say something about installing the Axxis pads.

And regarding the install I would do it myself but I really don't have the time or the tools to do it.

 

Too bad, I'd help ya if you were around here. In any case, you can do axxis deluxe all around, they are good pads. I run them in the rears and I like em a lot. They are what i am looking for back there. Little dust, little attention needed, long life span, no noise, and more bite over stock pads. Now for the fronts, will they be better than trds? - I don't know. I've never used trd pads. One thing that I do know however, is that it is best to try to match your front and rear pads. My front pads are a different axxis pad that isn't available for the rear, so I got different axxis pads for the rear that where one step down in bite rather than one step up (the deluxes). Throwing the deluxe pads all around wouldn't be a bad idea. I would do that personally. Is that better or worse than the trd pads mixed with the deluxe in the rear, I don't know.

 

IIRC TRD pads are Axxis pads, just get Axxis Deluxe Plus all the way around and save some $$$.

 

There ya go. Good info & Happy B-DAY!

 

Question.....i just picked up some drilled and slotted rotors...zinc plated...yada yada...but i have been hearing about EBC Green, HPS Hawk, Axxis Deluxe Plus and Axxis Ultimates.....I know you like the Deluxe ones but any input of the others....or should i go Deluxes too

 

i suggest axxis ultimates. i have no experience with EBC Green, and Hawk are good pads, but over priced IMO.

im currently running axxis ultimates and i love em'

 

Yeah i have decided hawks are defintely over priced.....

Are the Axxis deluxe or ultimates Ceramic? If so, i have heard (Read) lots of bad things about ceramic pads....warping rotors and such????

 

i know the ultimates are ceramic, but im not sure about deluxe. they are slightly more harsh pads, but your rotors will be fine. especially since you have drilled and slotted rotors to vent the heat

 

The deluxe pads are not ceramic and are not harsh on the rotors, but have a bit less bite than the ultimates. Some people will say that the ultimates (ceramic pad) will be fine, others say they are a bit harsh. If you plan on swapping out your rotors at every pad change, then I say it is okay, but it you want to have them resurfaced and plan to have em last, go with a non-ceramic.

Also look at the dezod pads. I have heard great things. I believe they are the X-rated dezod pads (their own pads). www.dezod.com I never used em though, so have no recommendation one way or another. I run axxis deluxe in the rear and the axxis XBG in the front (a semi-metallic pad that is mid way between deluxe and ultimates, although I don't recommend them b/c they wear too fast and don't give enough bite for how fast they are wearing).

 

Those pads are the greatest pads I have ever owned. Low dust and great stopping power. They have saved my front end on a number of occasions! I love these & will continue to buy them for as long as they make them.

 

What are these made of?? I was reading about these but they dont say.

 

From the website:
* High metal and carbon content for extreme heat and load conditions.
* Low resin content for long life and maximum fade resistance.
* Original equipment style hardware.
* Original equipment style noise dampening shims for quiet performance.
* Slotted and chamfered just like OE for smooth, quiet engagement.
* Operates best under severe conditions and possesses a higher heat range than most pads.
* Dual layered friction for maximum sheer strength under severe pressures.

Fattore di Frizione! Friction factor is the translation and meaning behind these wonderful pads. They have an excellent initial bite, but retain the street properties of OEM with quiet stopping, less dust and squeeling. Direct fit for your application with no modifications needed. The wide heat range on these pads make them ideal for the daily driven weekend track warrior.

They didn't send any paperwork with the pads, so I assume they are a semi-metallic.

 

+1 for dezod, i have the pads on all 4 corners, and i love them to death! they have great stopping power for just pads! :D i love them

 

unfortunately though, they are overpriced...

 

not really, i think they are worth every penny