hstorm101

So I need to pick up new brake pads for my 2006 tc. I just do normal driving, what kind of pads would you guys recommend? OEM off trdsparks, or is it worth it to get something else?

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I was thinking the same, need pads and rotors. I was probably going to just get OEM/OEM type or EBC Ultimax I think, just basic. Found OEM for ~$40

my06tc

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how many miles on the car and is it stock

TeeCizzle

HAWK HPS pads have done me well over the years.....

engifineer

The trd ones will probably do you fine if you just drive it normal. The thing about higher performance pads is that they all will create more dust than oem, so if you are happy with oem standard pads then stick with them.

I am currently running Stop Tech pads (Centric) that I bought through Dezod. They are a great performing pad for street and autox use. They will create more dust than stock of course, but are nice and quiet.

If you run oem style pads then be sure to perform a mild bed in process. If you run something like Hawk, Stop Tech, etc perform a street sport pad bed in process like you can find on the Stop Tech site.

my06tc

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i always thought aftermarket pads create less dust then oem,i have hawk front pads and noticed its no where near as dusty within a week as compare to when i had oems,i would drive a day it it would dust the rims bad..

hstorm101

so hawk performance street pads are straight oem style replacements? do they really work better than stock pads?

TotalChaos

The TRD performance pads are very dusty! Not bad compared to stock but not a game changer.

bbrian12

i have wagner thermo quiet pads from the local parts store. cost about $30 and work just fine

carben100

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I use the HPS pads too, very happy with them. They do dust a bit more than stock but the extra stopping power is worth it.

mxyooji

Ceramic material = less dust, semi-metallic = more dust.

Leave the street pads with ur street driving and autox / racing pads to their purpose on the track. There is no need to get HAWK HPS for daily street use. Spend those extra $$$ for something else....

mrjtang

HAWK HPS hands down. function > form

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I'm thinking EBC Ultimax, their OE replacement line. Or a centric/OEM pad. And for ~$35 can't beat em.

hstorm101

I just picked up some Centric Posi Quiet Ceramic pads. Haven't been installed yet, but soon. What would constitute a "mild bed in process" for these pads?

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It's all subjective. Those are similar to the ones I ended up going with. Be prepared for some possible squeaking for a little while. Might consider giving them a sand down and some anti-squeal.

stenger

I love hawk hp's but since money was tight, I just replaced mine *yesterday as a matter of fact* with Duralast from AutoZone. When it comes time to change the rears I'll do all 4 corners with Hawk pads and will pick up some slotted rotors (not crossdrilled)