Brake Pads - Toyota Yaris Forums

bail_w · 10-15-2010, 10:51 PM

I am looking to replace my Yaris's brake pads (~50k on stock), some recommendations please?

thanks

severous01 · 10-16-2010, 03:35 PM

hawk hps. ebc green stuff.

swidd · 10-16-2010, 10:33 PM

How do you know they are worn out? I have 78,000 miles and still on stock pads... still wondering if its about time...

jamal1984 · 10-16-2010, 11:19 PM

My 80k n it's still 70% left

swidd · 10-17-2010, 12:47 PM

Its funny, because after 15,000 miles the dealership where I bought it from said I was down to 30%, and that I should consider new brake pads 'soon'.

severous01 · 10-17-2010, 11:59 PM

if you drag to a stop you likely have issues...specially in the rear because they engage first...drums.

if you're always slowing down really really slow then the rears will wear down a lot faster than the fronts. plus, if you are always in water, mud, dirt or just seriously having some issues with brake fluids in the drum they'll get really weak. every time they contact it'll wear much more than it's supposed to.

but, 15k is really sad for a lifetime of pads...they should last 50-100k miles.

Shinare · 10-18-2010, 12:08 AM

I've got 46k on my stock pads that came with the car. I was thinking it was probably getting close as well, but I haven't heard any squeaking so I haven't thought too much about it.

By the way, not to derail or steal the thread, but it reminded me, I would consider myself a "hobbyist" wrencher and scanned the DIY list sticky and saw no DIY for changing yaris brake pads. Is there a good step by step DIY or should I look for it in the service manual somewhere? (I downloaded the one available here) Is it worth doing myself or should I just take it to some brake place?

jamal1984 · 10-18-2010, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swidd

Its funny, because after 15,000 miles the dealership where I bought it from said I was down to 30%, and that I should consider new brake pads 'soon'.

you got to check it yourself, easy way is when you take it somewhere to get it rotate and balance ask them if you can take a look at your Brake Pad.
I took my yaris to Kauffman Tire to get it rotate and balance last couple years when i know nothing about brake & ask them to check my brakes, they said it's need to change badly, 15% left on front 25% left on back, that is when i only got 30k miles.
I got scared & grab a brake pad set from Dealer, go home took out my wheels trying to DIY and when i compare my pad on my car vs the pad i bought from dealer, almost identical in sizes, so i knew and learned my lesson there.

fnkngrv · 10-18-2010, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bail_w

I am looking to replace my Yaris's brake pads (~50k on stock), some recommendations please?

thanks

Have you also verified your rear shoes? Just curious since you would most likely wear those down quicker than your disc pads....at least in my experience. As for a recommendation for pads however I would check out the Hawk HPS pads like suggested above. MI doesn't sell something unless they believe the product is solid not to mention you would be supporting a club vendor.

http://shop.microimageonline.com/Haw...HB596F-690.htm

cali yaris · 10-18-2010, 11:13 AM

^ thanks. the Hawk pads are very good, and the Carbotech 1521 street pads are excellent.

The EBC pads are also excellent, but I don't carry them.

c-dub · 10-18-2010, 08:30 PM

what about the rears? where to get them? its on my hony do list and with 60k on the stocks its about time. i have the hawk pads on my mach and like'em alot. so they will do on my girls ride, but part of me wants to put a 6 piston brembo kit in the front and a rear disk conversion in the back. she likes to drive the heck out of it.

bail_w · 10-18-2010, 08:42 PM

I found the rear shoes last longer than the disc pads though. Anyway, i heard squeezing noise from the front, so i thought its about time. I will confirm if it requires a change. Thanks for the suggestions.

marcus · 10-19-2010, 11:46 AM

my friends yaris automatic pads replace close to 90k still good for another 10k.. rear should last 2x as much...drum brake doesnt always get used unless you keep slamming your brakes.

c-dub · 10-19-2010, 12:08 PM

yep all depends how/ where you drive. my girl drives

DARK AGE 53 · 10-20-2010, 12:29 AM

I like the NAPA Safety Stop Ceramic Brake Pads.

Klink10 · 10-20-2010, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shinare

I've got 46k on my stock pads that came with the car. I was thinking it was probably getting close as well, but I haven't heard any squeaking so I haven't thought too much about it.

By the way, not to derail or steal the thread, but it reminded me, I would consider myself a "hobbyist" wrencher and scanned the DIY list sticky and saw no DIY for changing yaris brake pads. Is there a good step by step DIY or should I look for it in the service manual somewhere? (I downloaded the one available here) Is it worth doing myself or should I just take it to some brake place?

The one here helped me along with that part of the service manual. If you have the tools or access to them and take your time it's not that hard. I did mine when I took everything off to get powdered. Make sure you read and use the proper cleaners and greases to avoid trouble down the road.

swidd · 10-20-2010, 05:14 PM

There are some videos on Youtube showing how to replace brake pads.. I haven't tried it in practice, but looks simple enough.

Haven't found instructions for the rear pads tho.

bitz767 · 10-20-2010, 08:21 PM

Not wanting to start another post, i have a question. My 2010 LB that i bought in Feb, has 22k miles on it. The breaks are starting to squeak like hell about 20% of the time, the rest of the time, no noise. I had the breaks inspected at the dealer on the 15k service, but havent had them looked at since. During the service the idiot tech tried to take off the drums with the parking break, he used the bolts and tried to push them off, then started using a hammer. I eventually told him after i realized he left the parking break on. Some parts fell out of the drums as they came off, i dont know what they were. He put them back together and havent had any problems except for the last 500 miles or so. I pulled the drums last weekend and cleaned out the break dust, but couldnt see anything majorly wrong. The noise sounds like its coming from the rear breaks. I guess i will have to pull the front pads this weekend to see if they are okay or not. Any thoughts?

10-15-2010, 10:51 PM	#1
bail_w Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris LB Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 76	Brake Pads I am looking to replace my Yaris's brake pads (~50k on stock), some recommendations please? thanks

10-18-2010, 11:13 AM	#10
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ thanks. the Hawk pads are very good, and the Carbotech 1521 street pads are excellent. The EBC pads are also excellent, but I don't carry them. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

10-18-2010, 08:30 PM	#11
c-dub Drives: 2008 yaris Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: I think we're back in Kansas Toto! Posts: 38	what about the rears? where to get them? its on my hony do list and with 60k on the stocks its about time. i have the hawk pads on my mach and like'em alot. so they will do on my girls ride, but part of me wants to put a 6 piston brembo kit in the front and a rear disk conversion in the back. she likes to drive the heck out of it. Last edited by c-dub; 10-18-2010 at 09:14 PM.

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10-16-2010, 03:35 PM	#2
severous01 Drives: 2008 yaris, stripped, red Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Texas Posts: 977	hawk hps. ebc green stuff.

10-16-2010, 10:33 PM	#3
swidd Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Alabama, GOD BLESS AMERICA Posts: 755	How do you know they are worn out? I have 78,000 miles and still on stock pads... still wondering if its about time...

10-16-2010, 11:19 PM	#4
jamal1984 The Beautification of Car View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Yaris S Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 967	My 80k n it's still 70% left

10-17-2010, 12:47 PM	#5
swidd Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Alabama, GOD BLESS AMERICA Posts: 755	Its funny, because after 15,000 miles the dealership where I bought it from said I was down to 30%, and that I should consider new brake pads 'soon'.

10-17-2010, 11:59 PM	#6
severous01 Drives: 2008 yaris, stripped, red Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Texas Posts: 977	if you drag to a stop you likely have issues...specially in the rear because they engage first...drums. if you're always slowing down really really slow then the rears will wear down a lot faster than the fronts. plus, if you are always in water, mud, dirt or just seriously having some issues with brake fluids in the drum they'll get really weak. every time they contact it'll wear much more than it's supposed to. but, 15k is really sad for a lifetime of pads...they should last 50-100k miles.

10-18-2010, 12:08 AM	#7
Shinare Bronze bombshell yaris Drives: 09 Yaris HB 3door Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 641	I've got 46k on my stock pads that came with the car. I was thinking it was probably getting close as well, but I haven't heard any squeaking so I haven't thought too much about it. By the way, not to derail or steal the thread, but it reminded me, I would consider myself a "hobbyist" wrencher and scanned the DIY list sticky and saw no DIY for changing yaris brake pads. Is there a good step by step DIY or should I look for it in the service manual somewhere? (I downloaded the one available here) Is it worth doing myself or should I just take it to some brake place?

10-18-2010, 08:42 PM	#12
bail_w Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris LB Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 76	I found the rear shoes last longer than the disc pads though. Anyway, i heard squeezing noise from the front, so i thought its about time. I will confirm if it requires a change. Thanks for the suggestions.

10-19-2010, 11:46 AM	#13
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	my friends yaris automatic pads replace close to 90k still good for another 10k.. rear should last 2x as much...drum brake doesnt always get used unless you keep slamming your brakes.

10-19-2010, 12:08 PM	#14
c-dub Drives: 2008 yaris Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: I think we're back in Kansas Toto! Posts: 38	yep all depends how/ where you drive. my girl drives

10-20-2010, 12:29 AM	#15
DARK AGE 53 Drives: 2009 Yaris Onyx Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 201	I like the NAPA Safety Stop Ceramic Brake Pads.

10-20-2010, 05:14 PM	#17
swidd Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Alabama, GOD BLESS AMERICA Posts: 755	There are some videos on Youtube showing how to replace brake pads.. I haven't tried it in practice, but looks simple enough. Haven't found instructions for the rear pads tho.

10-20-2010, 08:21 PM	#18
bitz767 View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Black Manual 3 door Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 135	Not wanting to start another post, i have a question. My 2010 LB that i bought in Feb, has 22k miles on it. The breaks are starting to squeak like hell about 20% of the time, the rest of the time, no noise. I had the breaks inspected at the dealer on the 15k service, but havent had them looked at since. During the service the idiot tech tried to take off the drums with the parking break, he used the bolts and tried to push them off, then started using a hammer. I eventually told him after i realized he left the parking break on. Some parts fell out of the drums as they came off, i dont know what they were. He put them back together and havent had any problems except for the last 500 miles or so. I pulled the drums last weekend and cleaned out the break dust, but couldnt see anything majorly wrong. The noise sounds like its coming from the rear breaks. I guess i will have to pull the front pads this weekend to see if they are okay or not. Any thoughts?