TOY: Re: brake pads

[Karl Bellve <Karl.Bellve@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I just got back from the store and picked up new pads (same brand). I
had the guy check on the computer when I last bought pads and it was in
1997. I swear I replaced them after that since I believe this is my
third time replacing them since the conversion to IFS calipers and FJ40
rotors. The second time might not be on the computer if I paid cash. So,
I am atleast getting 1-2 years out of them. They have a 1 year warranty.
Actually, how the hell would they know if I took my current pads out and
returned them with this last receipt? They are the same pads...shall we
talk about rental tools again? hahaha

I have my rear LSPV rod tied up high. I don't think I have too much bias
towards the front but I could be wrong. The truck stop pretty damn well
and it doesn't seem to lock up the front too much ahead of the rear on a
dirt road.


> "Connell, Joshua (KEYPORT)" wrote:
> 
> Karl, I've used the Albany brake pads from Auto Zone and whatever pads
> came on my rebuild calipers from Foreign Auto and have no complaints
> with them. Have you tried checking to make sure you don't have the
> brakes biased to much to the front? Could be that all of your stopping
> is coming from your front brakes and not much from the rear. Just a
> thought.
> 
> Josh
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Karl Bellve, Ph.D. [mailto:Karl.Bellve@umassmed.edu]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2000 10:53 AM
> To: Toyota 4x4Wire.com
> Subject: TOY: brake pads
> 
> I seem to be going through front brake pads 2 to 3 times a year. I
> don't
> think I use my brakes that hard! But the truck will stop very quickly
> and I am pleased with the pads stopping performance but not with their
> 
> life or the amount of brake dust they generate. I use the best I can
> buy
> at Advance Auto (something silver?). What do other people use?
> 


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Cheers,

Karl Bellve                     ICQ # 13956200
1985 4Runner SR5                TLCA# 7938

Old Man Emu lift, dual Toyota Electric Lockers, TJM-13 Bumper, REP8000
 
winch, Stout Equipment rear bumper, RS9000s, Persson Sway-Bar
Disconnects, FJ40 vented rotors and IFS calipers
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