I had Toyota brake pads installed last year, and Toyota brake rotors machined. However, on Monday during maintenace service I was taken to the garage and shown that I had cracks in left brake pads (didn't see the right ones). This is the second time this has happened, and the Toyota guys belive its my driving style, which I would say is heavy on the braking when coming to a stop, I never ride the brakes, or drag from light to light. I'm guessing heat related? Also I have a worn wheel bearing on the left side, and needs replacement along with a hub and seal. Anyone belive this might be an issue with the cracked pads? Also any suggestions for high quality brake pads?

I would say invest in some quality ones, i mean the do stop you an all... That and if there cracking an thats the second time, def dont get the same ones...

I keep cracking the pads on my 3000GT. I just bought some ceramic ones. Hopefully those will last alittle longer >>

thats weird i was driven around with a cracked wheelbearing and then a none existing one for a month or so... and the brake pads were just fine... but the disc was some what warped ...

Just pulled my pads last weekend, they were toyota pads and I found them cracked too, (left front), the pad was still halfway full and should have been nowhere near done, but had to be replaced. My dad made the driving style comment about braking too, but I dont think Im too hard on the brakes. It may be time to look into some performance ones for next time around.

I know for my bimmer i got some performance ones, an then were sweet, i would brake hard as ****, all the time, an bigger heavy car, 3200... pads were still perfect

Yah, it should be almost impossible to hurt a good pad on the street. Our Touring cars are 2700lbs and they're really not even that hard on brakes at Road America where there are a couple 140mph+ braking zones. I would just suggest some good pads:

Hawk
Pagid
Carbotech
etc.

So anyone have any recommedations? Brand or part #.

Thanks exx

-SpedToe169+Mar 2, 2004 - 6:06 PM

I ordered hawk pads in december....

just got a call today that they are on there way...

let's see... only 10 weeks to get here!!! >> >> >>

This post has been edited by GeEkBoY: Mar 2, 2004 - 6:58 PM

i'm i the only one that likes the toyota pads.... the 3 times i changed mine went to the dealership and i love the stoping power i get from them... and always a prefect fit...and evertime i ordered the came in a box stamped with TRD all over it ..