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What front pads for my 1997 V6 Camry?

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I need to get new pads for my fronts in my car (see sig)

The rears are Rayspestos (sp?) ceramic's that were just replaces (like 5,000 miles ago)

However, I want to do the fronts soon.

What do you recommend I use? I would like to have someing aggressive that bites hard, but they still need to function perfectly with my car (not screw up the bias or ABS)

What should I get?

Thanks!!!
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i think you mean Raybestos. and yes they are great brakes i also have those on my cam

http://www.raybestos.com/

visit their site you can compare those to other name brand brakes.
Oldman said:
Will those pads work on stock rotors?
i bought a set af ceramic pads yesturday at advance auto for my cam they were 31.95 i think but they are great no squeeling, no fade(it also helps that i have the supra tt rotors onthere),and most importantly cleaner rims. i'm never going back to semi-metalic pads again
I would recommend carbon metallic pads.

KVR, EBC, Hawk, and Performance Friction are all street-use carbon metallic pads. They all have bite; only differences are prices.
2wickedtoyz said:
I'm never going back to semi-metalic pads again
:thumbup:

I'll drink to that :chug:

-Joel
Henry said:
I would recommend carbon metallic pads.

KVR, EBC, Hawk, and Performance Friction are all street-use carbon metallic pads. They all have bite; only differences are prices.
Anything specific to recommend? I am open to anything that will work great (but not adversly)

Thanks!

Does Tirerack.com have anything I want?

I don't mind spending the money (like $30 vs. $60), but I am not in the market to burn cash.
2wickedtoyz said:
i bought a set af ceramic pads yesturday at advance auto for my cam they were 31.95 i think but they are great no squeeling, no fade(it also helps that i have the supra tt rotors onthere),and most importantly cleaner rims. i'm never going back to semi-metalic pads again
you are an inspiration to us wagon-folk.
I Use Akebono ProAct Ceramic Pads From Tire Rack

(No Squeel,Clean Rims,Minimum Break In)

( Use These Pads/ Kit On Stock Rotors)


(I Have Brembo Sport Slotted Rotors)

I Have A '97 V6 LE
Tirerack sells the EBC's and Hawks
Why not get the high performance TRD pads?

Part Number Vehicle Model Year Part Description Price
00602-04491-028 Toyota Camry 1997-2001 Brake Pads Set, Front Brake Pad, V6 $62.90
I had a bad experience with TRD brake pads with the brembo rotors, they wore off really fast considering I drive alomst 60 miles day...I bought a pair of ceramics...from auto zone only 45 bucks....def worth it I used them with a pair of brembo rotors and they stop great!! I also have SS lines...
TRD brake pads are re-marked Performance Friction carbon metallic pads. They just slapped the "TRD" name on the box.

I purchased a set of TRD pads for my Celica for $70. I paid $35 for a set of Performance Friction carbon metallic pads for my mom's Tacoma truck. Nice difference.

I'm a personal fan of Hawk pads.
the pads i got from advance auto/discount auto were called

friction master
ceramic
disc brake pads
part #: CMX476

they are made by the MORSE automotive corp.

they run for 39.88usd at www.partsamerica.com but i don't shop online for parts due to the shipping charges:D
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