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[Hiluxforever]

What kind of life are you getting from your pads? I have to replace mine almost every 20k miles with about 5k of that towing my camper. Just curious about trying a different brand and don't care if they are noisy.

Haven't fully gauged wear on the Extra Duty pads, but I guarantee you will love them. Took 15 hard stops, back to back, to bed them in. I can descend almost 5k feet and only use brakes.

 

[Cold Iron]

The last 5 lug i had i only had to put about $100 in parts over 10 years and 150k

Kept my 13 Tacoma T|X Baja for 11 years and 90K miles. Paid $32k for it and at the time people said the Baja was too much money. Sold it 14 months ago for $20K and put the money in a 14 month CD. It matures on the 4th at $21,018.13. Not a great investment but better than a kick in the ass.

At ~70K the AC compressor went out replacement and charge cost me around $600. At 10 years the Baja shocks which were 650 pound Bilstein 6112's gave out as did the leaf packs. Dealer wanted $6K to replace everything and a couple other things. Local shop charged me $1,600 for Bilstein 5100's and OME packs. Rode better than new.

10 years and 100K miles things are usually going to start to break on a vehicle no matter who makes it IME. At one time that was 5 years and 50K miles so we have come a long ways. IF I keep the 460 past that point I will do a full waterside replacement and suspension will not be too far down the road from there. Lot of other things to go wrong too it is a shake of the dice.

Take it in on Thursday for one of my 3 "free" oil changes and tire rotations and when I made the appointment yesterday the service manager mentioned that my brake pads are getting close to needing replacing but I will not be doing that at the stealership. Not sure what direction going on pads, probably OEM. Not sure yet....

 

[Hiluxforever]

Kept my 13 Tacoma T|X Baja for 11 years and 90K miles. Paid $32k for it and at the time people said the Baja was too much money. Sold it 14 months ago for $20K and put the money in a 14 month CD. It matures on the 4th at $21,018.13. Not a great investment but better than a kick in the ass.

At ~70K the AC compressor went out replacement and charge cost me around $600. At 10 years the Baja shocks which were 650 pound Bilstein 6112's gave out as did the leaf packs. Dealer wanted $6K to replace everything and a couple other things. Local shop charged me $1,600 for Bilstein 5100's and OME packs. Rode better than new.

10 years and 100K miles things are usually going to start to break on a vehicle no matter who makes it IME. At one time that was 5 years and 50K miles so we have come a long ways. IF I keep the 460 past that point I will do a full waterside replacement and suspension will not be too far down the road from there. Lot of other things to go wrong too it is a shake of the dice.

Take it in on Thursday for one of my 3 "free" oil changes and tire rotations and when I made the appointment yesterday the service manager mentioned that my brake pads are getting close to needing replacing but I will not be doing that at the stealership. Not sure what direction going on pads, probably OEM. Not sure yet....

So far I really like the extra duty pads. Have yet to get fade with them.

 

[rav8]

So far I really like the extra duty pads. Have yet to get fade with them.

Checked out the description on EBC's site. Of course they mention Off-Road or Track use only with accelerated rotor wear expected. Are you on new rotors now? My rotors are about 20k miles old, do you think it would be wise to replace them even if still true when replacing the pads.

Also, it looks like orange is old stock and new production are red.

 

[Hiluxforever]

Checked out the description on EBC's site. Of course they mention Off-Road or Track use only with accelerated rotor wear expected. Are you on new rotors now? My rotors are about 20k miles old, do you think it would be wise to replace them even if still true when replacing the pads.

Also, it looks like orange is old stock and new production are red.

The orange became Extra Duty from what I have seen.

I am not super concerned about rotors wear at this time. If I notice any issues with it I will let folks know. My Brembo blanks were new with the green stuff pads. I did not change them when I put on the new pads

 

[rav8]

The orange became Extra Duty from what I have seen.

I am not super concerned about rotors wear at this time. If I notice any issues with it I will let folks know. My Brembo blanks were new with the green stuff pads. I did not change them when I put on the new pads

Gotcha. Thanks. That answers my question. Gonna try them out.

 

[Hiluxforever]

They are noisy and have average braking when cold.

 

[rav8]

They are noisy and have average braking when cold.
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Noiser than wear indicators?

 

[Hiluxforever]

They squealed when it was super cold. They are quiet but sometimes squeal otherwise. They are pretty awful when first breaking them in.

 

[rav8]

They squealed when it was super cold. They are quiet but sometimes squeal otherwise. They are pretty awful when first breaking them in.

Sounds good to me!

 

[Hiluxforever]

Treaty Oak recovery points painted high vis orange

 

[Hiluxforever]

Working in a second version of my tire cubby in my head. Would like to integrate some metal for enhanced structural integrity and add more forward storage

 

[r2m]

Working in a second version of my tire cubby in my head. Would like to integrate some metal for enhanced structural integrity and add more forward storage

If you can afford it, it's hard to beat T slot extruded rods and fittings. Uber configurable and can easily be modified as needed if you change your mind.

 

[Hiluxforever]

If you can afford it, it's hard to beat T slot extruded rods and fittings. Uber configurable and can easily be modified as needed if you change your mind.

That will be on my radar. I want it to be longer, and safer while being more convenient so going with a hybrid metal and wood construction is probably ideal.

I may also integrate a tire retraction system into it so even if my back goes out, I can get the spare back in the truck, using a small utility winch and kit bashing stuff and things.

I also would like to be able to integrate ballast as well. When you pull out the second and third row, that's a lot of weight. I get super rake. And it gets a little loosey goosey. It would be nice to be able to use gray water to balance the load once all the camping s*** is out of the rig.

 

[Cold Iron]

That will be on my radar. I want it to be longer, and safer while being more convenient so going with a hybrid metal and wood construction is probably ideal.

I may also integrate a tire retraction system into it so even if my back goes out, I can get the spare back in the truck, using a small utility winch and kit bashing stuff and things.

I also would like to be able to integrate ballast as well. When you pull out the second and third row, that's a lot of weight. I get super rake. And it gets a little loosey goosey. It would be nice to be able to use gray water to balance the load once all the camping s*** is out of the rig.

20 foot 1,500 pounds

I have 2 never used I ended up breaking down and getting the etrailer topper lift system for the dog box on the buggy

If it would work for you gladly send you one but shipping will likely be as much as it is direct from Amazon if you have Prime. Unless you are thinking a small electric drill attachment type or small electric winch. The handle comes off so that it can take up less space. Been just looking at them for 3 years if you don't want one about time for them to go out with the trash.

I know the pain you speak of although mine is degenerative and not RA.

 

[Hiluxforever]

Mine is degenerative as well. I tried to push past the pain doing Construction and I probably should have been in a desk job. But where is the fun in that!

I was thinking electric winch. It is a lexus, gotta keep it fancy, with pinkies out.

 

[r2m]

Mine is degenerative as well. I tried to push past the pain doing Construction and I probably should have been in a desk job. But where is the fun in that!

I was thinking electric winch. It is a lexus, gotta keep it fancy, with pinkies out.

 

[onemanarmy]

I say stop spending so much money at the dealer on the rig and buy a house and do you own work

$2k+ for a parts store radiator and spark plugs is nonsense
and paying someone to trim a body mount
and lost track of the tire changes....tires are super expensive

how many miles are on the truck now? seems like a lot of leaks for this new of a truck, esp. a Toyota

 

[r2m]

I say stop spending so much money at the dealer on the rig and buy a house and do you own work

$2k+ for a parts store radiator and spark plugs is nonsense
and paying someone to trim a body mount
and lost track of the tire changes....tires are super expensive

how many miles are on the truck now? seems like a lot of leaks for this new of a truck, esp. a Toyota

Working on ones own vehicle is not always do-able even if you have a home. Either because of lack of space (my issue), age (oops! that's me again), skill, time, weather, etc.
My ethos has always been that if I have the money and no time I'll have it done. If I have the time and money is tight, I'll wrench it myself.

 

[Hiluxforever]

I say stop spending so much money at the dealer on the rig and buy a house and do you own work

$2k+ for a parts store radiator and spark plugs is nonsense
and paying someone to trim a body mount
and lost track of the tire changes....tires are super expensive

how many miles are on the truck now? seems like a lot of leaks for this new of a truck, esp. a Toyota

OK dad