FOGeologist

Brakes in this truck are quite literally the worst brakes in any of the nearly 40 cars, trucks and motorcycles I’ve ever owned - wobbly, zero initial bite, grabby when you panic brake, prone to every overheating risk…

I saw from my truck’s service history that the brakes have been replaced twice when I bought it at 52k miles.

I have had a great experience with PowerStop products. I’m thinking of going with Z36 replacements.

Anyone here have any experience putting these in your trucks?

MrTorgue

Yup, put 'em on and I love them. They are brilliant in high elevations. I have zero brake dust and zero fading. Two years later and just as good as day one.

For reference I bought these.

https://a.co/d/281wjvu

FOGeologist

That’s precisely the set I was looking at!

MrTorgue

You won't be disappointed after a clean install. Don't forget to use the packaged lubricant and some brake cleaner on the rotors to clean em off.

NewB2Lexus

I developed a habit of buying the PS Evolution series for all of our cars/SUVs.

John00

drilled and slots create stress risers.
those are good for certain specific situations.
but like all other mods, they come with a price, and not just $.
usually need quicker pad swaps compared to blank rotors.
can get extra vibe as well.
and theres less surface area.

but for certain track and haul uses they are worth the tradeoff.

FOGeologist

Good reflection here.

I think one of the problems with Toyota's goofy brake system engineering in this truck is ****-poor heat management. I am hoping the drilled and slotted rotors will reduce that situation.

I don't believe these rotors were designed strategically with the goofy huge diameter wheels and heavyweight tires in mind, and there is a lot of unsprung mass to halt. They honestly seem like a lightweight solution to a medium-duty truck.

MrTorgue

The fade and heat generation from the OEM rotors and pads tells me they shouldn't be on a 5,000+ lbs truck. The OEM stuff fades way too quickly.

TGPB

Just put them in my wish list so I can find them easily when the time comes.

jonshonda

Can you provide some examples of when you are personally overheating your brakes, as well as any mods to your truck? We don't have a lot of elevation locally, but I haul fairly heavy (family of four with two 80lb yellow labs, 7ft cargo box on the roof full of firewood, and 4500lb camper) and haven't ever found the brakes to be sub par.

jonshonda

Does the LC, Tundra, or Sequoia have significantly larger or more powerful brakes? Its not like over the last decade there are literally billions of miles and driven across the world with those vehicles, and a handful of people here stating a very serious flaw in their performance.

NewB2Lexus

The PS Evolution after 2 winter seasons (no road-salt state) - (not the GX):

MrTorgue

I don't own or drive those other vehicles nor do I have lived anywhere other than North America. I only know what I read and hear firsthand here. Do with it what you will with the information, its up to you as an individual to decide. It is pretty well known that the brakes in the first and second generation GX aren't that great and fade too quickly so I don't know what else to tell you.

LeX2K

Geomet coated rotors are trash avoid at all cost they rust like crazy.

m5rahul

That’s what I’ve had on mine since last year and zero issues! And, almost no brake dust, look like new, and overall a significant improvement over the OEMs.

Initially, applying the brakes made a strange metallic sound that faded away in about a day or two and been whisper quiet since.

Highly recommended !