Hi all.. I need to put some new brakes and rotors on my work vehicle. 2012 rav4 4 cylinder.. what would you guys recommend?? I don’t need the best but I want a good rotors and pads that will last.. thanks
Brakes and rotors
- Thread starter grizzly72
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Raybestos Elements 3 Rotors, Pads, and pin and boot kit under $200 all in. These are good parts.
I like Akebono ProAct pads. Coated rotors in the rust belt.
Cheap coated rotors, basic ceramic pads of a "name brand".
You definitely want coated rotors 
Powerstop Geomet coated rotors are great. The Raybestos Element3 rotors are also good, and possibly the same as the Power Stop. I've used both, and they look the same.
Rock Auto has Advics rotors. They are US-made, and they are the OEM rotors. They do cost more, though. They're probably not worth the extra price over the other coated options listed above.
The Raybestos E3 pads are a good value. Akebono is very popular on Japanese cars, high quality. Outside Rock Auto, another good choice is EBC Ultimax2 pads. Dust is similar to OE, and they are quiet.
Powerstop Geomet coated rotors are great. The Raybestos Element3 rotors are also good, and possibly the same as the Power Stop. I've used both, and they look the same.
Rock Auto has Advics rotors. They are US-made, and they are the OEM rotors. They do cost more, though. They're probably not worth the extra price over the other coated options listed above.
The Raybestos E3 pads are a good value. Akebono is very popular on Japanese cars, high quality. Outside Rock Auto, another good choice is EBC Ultimax2 pads. Dust is similar to OE, and they are quiet.
Thanks guys