100 Series Brake Pads on an 80 - Caution

[ttubb]

Doing some brake maintenance - Replacing all rotors and pads with OEM Toyota when I discovered the 100 series pads will NOT fit with a new rotor. They are too thick, as shown here.
I had been running 100 series pads with my old worn rotor with no issues. This is just an FYI for future reference.

 

[murf]

Also many time folks have to throw away the anti-squeal shims in order to make the 100 pads fit. I have seen where this can lead to constant brake squeak when coming to a stop.

 

[ttubb]

Murf, this is with no shims....Still no go. I am sticking with OEM!

 

[FJRanger]

Murf, this is with no shims....Still no go. I am sticking with OEM!

I've had it happen as well. Measured everything and the rotor was out of spec, too thick, turned it to within spec and it's been working like a charm.