Brakes

[nsmitchell]

Originally Posted by Geelmeel

I wanted to check at what mileage do brakes usually get replaced? I have 15000 miles on my Yaris and today I heard the brakes squeak for the first time. I want to see if this is normal. I am going to be taking it in for the 15000 mile service and when I tell them I don't want them to just replace the brakes to screw me. Thanks for your help.

Whatever you do, get Genuine Toyota pads or you will squeaking forever, no matter how much anti-squeal compound you apply. Never put cheap pads on Hondas or Toyotas!

[drifto]

Originally Posted by nsmitchell

Whatever you do, get Genuine Toyota pads or you will squeaking forever, no matter how much anti-squeal compound you apply. Never put cheap pads on Hondas or Toyotas!

i can back that up. if you want quiet and dependable, go oem. if you want performance or cheapy breaks then squeaks are going to happen, esp. any time it rains. squeaks dont always mean they are worn. sometimes humidity or road debris can cause it. actually waiting for them to start making noise isnt smart. in most instances when the pads wear down to the warning tang there is usually only about 2mm or less of the pad lining left. best to check them out every once and a while, it will save you from having to pay for rotors to be cut or replaced too. since brakes arent warrantied, get whats best. simple as that.

[jamal1984]

Originally Posted by drifto

if you want quiet and dependable, go oem. if you want performance or cheapy breaks then squeaks are going to happen, esp. any time it rains.

My brake squeaks when it's rains. And i only got 25k miles. Original Toyota Brake Pads.
I took it back to dealers and they gave me some bullshit answer like you have to upgrade to Drill/Slot BRAKE ROTORS + Performance pads to stop squeaking.
I mean do Drill/Slot BRAKE ROTORS worst it? if yes then i will go ahead and upgrade my.

[drifto]

Originally Posted by jamal1984

My brake squeaks when it's rains. And i only got 25k miles. Original Toyota Brake Pads.
I took it back to dealers and they gave me some bullshit answer like you have to upgrade to Drill/Slot BRAKE ROTORS + Performance pads to stop squeaking.
I mean do Drill/Slot BRAKE ROTORS worst it? if yes then i will go ahead and upgrade my.

lol thats a crazy dealership man. brakes squeak sometimes like i said. it doesnt always mean there is a problem. performance pads usually squeak more b/c the fricion material used is meant to withstand heat better. oh and to say you need slotted/drilled rotors to solve the problem is hillarious. usually high performance pads have more metal composition causing more squeaks. after it rains most cars will squeak for a bit till the rotor and pad surface dry up. it will happen after a car wash too somtimes, so dont stress it.