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300kmi97camry · 05-26-2011, 12:28 PM

Who is the oem for 2007 Avalon rotors. What do u think of akebono pads vs trd pads. It's time for new front brakes soon.

pmesfun · 05-26-2011, 03:33 PM

Have you considered getting the rotors resurfaced? Toyota pads can be NBK or Akebono Pro-ACT(you will see AK-XXXXetc, written on the pads). I think Akebono Street Performance or Hawk HPS(alot of brake dust) is comparable to TRD pads.

300kmi97camry · 05-26-2011, 03:45 PM

Do u think they can be resurfaced w 56k miles in them?

pmesfun · 05-26-2011, 03:46 PM

For sure, especially if they never have been before.

***Tom in Tacoma*** · 05-26-2011, 08:05 PM

For what it's worth - my rotors were resurfaced at 100k miles. But brake life is really based on driving style. Most of my miles are freeway (almost 90%). A brake shop can measure the rotors and tell you if there's enough meat remaining to allow a resurfacing.

CISA93 · 05-26-2011, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 300kmi97camry

Who is the oem for 2007 Avalon rotors. What do u think of akebono pads vs trd pads. It's time for new front brakes soon.

I've installed Centric HP, Toyota and Brembo. Stay away from "Made in CHina, Thailand, Vietnam or India" generics. They casting is problematic and rotors don't last. I installed slotted/crossed-drilled on front with TRD. Great braking performance if you do alot of stop and go. Akebono also a good pad. Don't forget to flush your entire brake system every 24-30,000 miles. It's preventive maintenance, but adds life to your ABS and calipers. Good luck!

lexsc4 · 05-31-2011, 01:52 PM

I installed slotted/crossed-drilled on front with TRD. Great braking performance if you do alot of stop and go.

Hey CISA93,

Where did you get your TRD rotor? I am interested on my 08 Touring. How much was it?
Thanks.

lexsc4

CISA93 · 06-03-2011, 08:54 AM

Sorry, I meant to say TRD pads. I got my rotors from an online brake suppliers. I tired one of the online tire places, but they had the specs for the 04 Avalon. Your front brakes do most of the work (about 60-70% of the braking is done with the front rotors...ever notice the size of the rotor vs. the rear rotors?) If you go TRD pads, there is a break in period. Don't forget to flush your entire brake system every 24-30,000 miles. Keeps calipers living longer and keeps brake fluid operating temperature at it's peak! Good luck