Changing Brake pads ...Dealership?

[danny67x]

I'm at about the 60,000 mile marker, I think it's time to put some new brake pads on.

Should I go with the normal brake pads or TRD brake pads? I do not even know where to get the TRD ones.

Also, would you guys recommend doing this at the dealer? I hate going to the dealership, but I know a lot of brake places are ripoffs too.

Any input would be greatly appreciated :smile:

Dan

[Keyser Soze]

If you have any kind of mechanical experience and a few tools, you should be able to do your brakes yourself. It's pretty easy, and you save yourself like $60.
Pick up a Haynes manual, and that will be good enough to guide you through the process.
I got TRD pads before reading this board too carefully, and apparently they create alot of brake dust. I've only had my TRD pads on for about 3 weeks, but I haven't noticed alot of dust, yet. They do squeal sometimes, which is annoying. But they do work well.
Call a few shops in your area if you're not comfortable doing it yourself and see what places are charging, and if there's any warrantee. Then compare that to the dealer.