Do 80's brake SUCK?!

[Tools R Us]

... Doesn't change the fact that I was burning through pads every 10K miles and getting fade under rapid or heavy braking situations before I switched 130K miles ago. ...

That does not equal most users experiences.

It is all about intended use, if you drive the Cruiser like sports car, then are going to go through brakes. It is a heavy rig, not designed or intended to be a sports car. Most that I work on, wheel with, use them as DD, wheeling/camping rigs and get several times that life, even from stock pads.

 

[jamisobe]

That does not equal most users experiences.

It is all about intended use, if you drive the Cruiser like sports car, then are going to go through brakes. It is a heavy rig, not designed or intended to be a sports car. Most that I work on, wheel with, use them as DD, wheeling/camping rigs and get several times that life, even from stock pads.

Yes. I agree with you. Driving style definitley matters and there are upgrades to address those issues. Those same upgrades can benefit folks who experience similar shortcomings (Obviously I am not the only one) whether due to towing, driving style, terrain, atmoshperic conditions, or whatever.

The OEM brakes are very good. I never said they weren't. Dual pistons calibers from the factory rock so I tease when I say a little girl will be fine with them. Really it is more about me (and others) being harder than most on brakes. One of the first upgrades to any car I buy is to improve the brakes becasue I am one of those guys who eat them. I don't drive around town cutting people off or anything stupid like that, but neither do I typically coast for a 1/4 mile up to lights or stop at yield signs. I'm a late braker (if I have to brake) pulling up to the light or turning, but I know my vehicle and it's capabilities well.

 

[jojobeed]

I have always thought my 80's brakes were excellent. But here are some aftermarket brake pads on fleabay... notice the economy price for a set of pads:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LTS-Rear-Performance-Brake-Pads-HB477Y-610-Lexus-Toyota-Vehicles-/190632006451?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AToyota|Model%3ALand+Cruiser|Year%3A1996&vxp=mtr&hash=item2c628d9333

 

[johnny4ever]

I have always thought my 80's brakes were excellent. But here are some aftermarket brake pads on fleabay... notice the economy price for a set of pads:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LTS-Rear-Performance-Brake-Pads-HB477Y-610-Lexus-Toyota-Vehicles-/190632006451?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AToyota|Model%3ALand+Cruiser|Year%3A1996&vxp=mtr&hash=item2c628d9333

DAMN thats steep.

 

[Michael Hanson]

300,000 plus miles,heavy use, brakes no problem. All stock. MIke

 

[arndog123]

I have always thought my 80's brakes were excellent. But here are some aftermarket brake pads on fleabay... notice the economy price for a set of pads:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LTS-Rear-Performance-Brake-Pads-HB477Y-610-Lexus-Toyota-Vehicles-/190632006451?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AToyota|Model%3ALand+Cruiser|Year%3A1996&vxp=mtr&hash=item2c628d9333

 

[jetdaddy77]

I don't know what the problem is. Shipping is included, seems fair to me...