What Rotors To Buy

[datnguyen24]

I am looking for a new set of front rotors and pads and some rear drum and shoes.

I recently changed the front rotors with some cheap ones from autozone and they squeak from the brake dust (pads were bought by my mechanic from advance auto) He did warn me that the rotors will produce a lot of brake dust. This spring I would like to redo the setup. My questions is what options do I have for (Brands) of rotors and pads. (1997 camry 4cyl)

Also at the same time I am thinking about changing my rear drums and shoes. The current drums are rusted and the shoes are worn. What brands do you recommend for drums and shoes.

I have looked into some Advance Auto Raybestos front rotors and rear drums online.
Would really appreciate your input Toyota Nation Members. I would like to eliminate the squeaking and brake dust in the front.

Some brands: Raybestos, Brembro, Bendix, Wearever, Beck Arnley, Valucraft, what are my best option for rotors.
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[95PimpingCamry]

I would say that Raybestos, Brembo, and Bendix are alright brands.

If you want to reduce brake dust, get some ceramic pads.

The best way to eliminate squeaking is to properly lube the brake pad backing plates and slider pins.

[aaronv94le]

Well, you don't want Wearever because it is cheap. Based on the brands you have listed I would put Brembo rotors on my camry.Raybestos are good but also cheap.I have been to advance before for rotors on my Pontiac and they were only $22 a piece.I would choose and I think everyone would agree on Brembo.

[aaronv94le]

When you buy the rotors they should come with a couple of small packets of brake lubricant.You use that on every moving part not just the calipers.

[bigbird]

brembo blanks are good. if you want better stopping power then the only real solution is stainless steel brake lines.

[ASG14]

The rotor;s arew not causing the brake dust, the pads are.

Brembo Blanks are cheap online.

As for pads, are you looking for stoping power OR less brake dust?

[uibalnme]

1) Brembo rotors/ OEM drums
2) Bendix pads/shoes
3) Stainless steel braided brake lines

That's my setup. No complaints.

[datnguyen24]

There is a set of cross drilled brembo on ebay for $116 + 17 shipping. If not I'll go with the blanks http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Bremb...Q5fAccessories

[bigbird]

forget that mess. you cant resurface them and they wont help any.

[datnguyen24]

Originally Posted by bigbird

forget that mess. you cant resurface them and they wont help any.

brembo blanks it is..

[2000le4cyl]

Where the best place to find the stainless brake line?

[bigbird]

tirerack is the only place i know of for sure

[datnguyen24]

Where do they sell Bendix Pads and Shoes? Checking online but didn't come up with any retailer

[datnguyen24]

If not what is my next best set of pads I am going with the Brembo Blanks from tire rack..

[touringcamry]

Get Hawk pads. I had the HPS or whatever the non-ceramic and non-racing line is called. Nice pads but they did make a bit of noise until they got warm, so maybe the first 2 or 3 stops it would make a bit of noise and then none afterwards.