Brake pad brands? - Toyota Yaris Forums

robkay · 11-16-2009, 09:38 AM

Has anyone found any aftermarket brands of pads that they like?

When I had my Volvo I used Axxis (PBR/Repco) Deluxe pads because it was promoted by IPD as a good, low dust pad. I never noticed any problems with them, but I recently read some info that some people had real problems with them in rain. The current incarnation of Axxis Deluxe apparently uses a ceramic based material. I don't know whether they were always that composition or that's something newer.

Anyone ever used Hawk Performance or Satisfied Pro brand? Here are a few links to look at:

http://www.hawkperformance.com/performance/

http://www.satisfiedbrakes.com/brakes/index.html#

http://www.axxisbrakes.com/deluxe.html

I'm not sure whether there are any aftermarket mfg's for the rear shoes. Maybe you have to go OEM on those?

YarisSedan · 11-16-2009, 12:13 PM

my opinion satisfied is garbage. When i used to work at wheel works years ago they had massive comebacks for all the brake jobs we did that used satisfied.

I have used hawk before. I noticed depending on which compound you use even the street ones. They have slightly less stopping power than the factory pads. But once you warm them up after some aggresive driving then they start to bite really good.

Which is normally the tradeoff if your going with any type of high performance pad.

yaris-me · 11-16-2009, 03:20 PM

I don't know for sure, but someone told me Toyota uses "Akebono." I had them installed on my last car and they last a long time. My friend who hauls a trailer with an SUV, tells me that the Akebono last three times longer that other pads that were installed.

supmet · 11-16-2009, 03:23 PM

Carbotech.... I have the 1521 pads and they work better, and have lasted longer than OEM...

http://shop.microimageonline.com/pro...7&categoryId=3

aca72 · 11-16-2009, 04:15 PM

OEM would be OK for most applications.

Tamago · 11-16-2009, 04:18 PM

OEM all the way.

bronsin · 11-16-2009, 04:59 PM

Bendix gives you a coupon good for another FREE pair of pads if you wear the ones you just bought out.

mras · 11-17-2009, 12:41 PM

I have used Hawk on other vehicles, and they work fine. Not too much dust, either. Stay away from the cheap auto zone junk, they wear as quickly as installing styrafoam.

Also, whether or not the car is still under warranty would determine which I would choose. If you still have a warranty, definatley get the OEM pads. That way, if there are issues with tires, wheels, suspension, etc., it will be covered no questions asked. When you tamper with safety devices (this includes brakes), it tends to void the warranty on thoes particular parts.

11-16-2009, 09:38 AM	#1
robkay Drives: Hatch Join Date: May 2009 Location: NW OH Posts: 89	Brake pad brands? Has anyone found any aftermarket brands of pads that they like? When I had my Volvo I used Axxis (PBR/Repco) Deluxe pads because it was promoted by IPD as a good, low dust pad. I never noticed any problems with them, but I recently read some info that some people had real problems with them in rain. The current incarnation of Axxis Deluxe apparently uses a ceramic based material. I don't know whether they were always that composition or that's something newer. Anyone ever used Hawk Performance or Satisfied Pro brand? Here are a few links to look at: http://www.hawkperformance.com/performance/ http://www.satisfiedbrakes.com/brakes/index.html# http://www.axxisbrakes.com/deluxe.html I'm not sure whether there are any aftermarket mfg's for the rear shoes. Maybe you have to go OEM on those?

11-16-2009, 12:13 PM	#2
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	my opinion satisfied is garbage. When i used to work at wheel works years ago they had massive comebacks for all the brake jobs we did that used satisfied. I have used hawk before. I noticed depending on which compound you use even the street ones. They have slightly less stopping power than the factory pads. But once you warm them up after some aggresive driving then they start to bite really good. Which is normally the tradeoff if your going with any type of high performance pad. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

11-16-2009, 04:15 PM	#5
aca72 Drives: '07 Yaris S Sedan M5 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 208	OEM would be OK for most applications. __________________

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11-16-2009, 03:20 PM	#3
yaris-me Learn to Relax Drives: 2007, Meteorite, LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,070	I don't know for sure, but someone told me Toyota uses "Akebono." I had them installed on my last car and they last a long time. My friend who hauls a trailer with an SUV, tells me that the Akebono last three times longer that other pads that were installed.

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supmet Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2007 4 Door Yaris Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,357	Carbotech.... I have the 1521 pads and they work better, and have lasted longer than OEM... http://shop.microimageonline.com/pro...7&categoryId=3

11-16-2009, 04:59 PM	#7
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,790	Bendix gives you a coupon good for another FREE pair of pads if you wear the ones you just bought out.

11-17-2009, 12:41 PM	#8
mras Drives: '08 Yaris liftback Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 3	I have used Hawk on other vehicles, and they work fine. Not too much dust, either. Stay away from the cheap auto zone junk, they wear as quickly as installing styrafoam. Also, whether or not the car is still under warranty would determine which I would choose. If you still have a warranty, definatley get the OEM pads. That way, if there are issues with tires, wheels, suspension, etc., it will be covered no questions asked. When you tamper with safety devices (this includes brakes), it tends to void the warranty on thoes particular parts.