anyone ever heard this?

XB05 · 05-05-2009, 06:41 PM

when i come to a complete stop my brakes make a fine eeeee sounds not real loud but noiceable and it hasnt done it before? 05 xB 5spd anyone had this problem? if so how do i fix it?

PCH · 05-05-2009, 06:47 PM

See if the pads are low and sensors are starting to scrape.

859Toaster · 05-05-2009, 07:36 PM

Yeap, time to change the breaks!

XB05 · 05-05-2009, 09:24 PM

alright how much does brakes usally run for our xB's?

awinter · 05-05-2009, 09:39 PM

Replacement pads can run anywhere from $30 to $80 depending on the style of bake pad (OEM replacement or upgrade to sport/ceramic). It's also a good time to have the rotors 'turned' or buy new rotors. I believe OEM replacement rotors run about $85 each. Check with your local autoparts stores to see about the cost of turning rotors.

XB05 · 05-05-2009, 09:45 PM

sounds good

rton20s · 05-05-2009, 10:36 PM

Highly recommend Hawk HPS replacement pads.

Eav10xB · 05-05-2009, 10:39 PM

i got the cheapest ceramic pads, lifetime warranty just need to return them before the sensor is being scraped up on =)

squirrel · 05-05-2009, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rton20s

Highly recommend Hawk HPS replacement pads.

I second that!

859Toaster · 05-05-2009, 11:40 PM

I highly recommend you stay away from Duralast as well. Create so much dust, and have a lot of brake fade.

metro273 · 05-07-2009, 09:04 PM

I'm gonna replace my front pads, finally, at 45K miles. I'll be using the oem Toyota pads...

universoul · 05-14-2009, 12:59 AM

if you don't change the pads that slight eeee gets friggin loud and is quite obnoxious

ontha real tho.

XB05 · 05-14-2009, 06:55 AM

hell yeah lol

Big_Jim · 05-18-2009, 11:45 AM

Auto Parts Fast at RockAuto has the rotors for our cars cheaper than you can get them at any local auto parts store.

i was looking to get brakes and rotors from them before i went drilled/slotted & ceramic.

yelotoxbop · 05-20-2009, 01:29 AM

Go on ebay they have two rotors cross drilled sloted with ceramic pades
fore 112.00 free shiping .Go to cars truck parts .

Big_Jim · 05-20-2009, 10:08 AM

thats the ones i ordered. im very happy with them so far.

859Toaster · 05-20-2009, 11:20 AM

There is no need for drilled and slotted on our cars.

If your going to upgrade just slotted is more than enough.

All they do is help to releave gases created from the brakes pad contacting the rotors. Our cars don't have enough weight to aid in creating excessive gas creation, and really the only one fast enough is 1bad who has a small block swap. Lol.

Now an exception to the speed rule is those who autocross or those who road race and time attack. The brake pressure, heat, and gasses that are generated are much more than any of your daily commutes will create. So for that slotted will be benifical to aiding in the braking.

However there are those who do it for the look. And when they do that they tend to go with low quality junk from ebay vendors.

Be aware these super cheap set ups are the same in quality. Many people who have bought these have noticed that the rotors will start to crack from where an oem blank was drilled and sold cheap. The heat build up on the now weak surface can't take it and problems start to occur.

Some more info for you. Upgraded brake rotors require a break in. Be sure to perform the steps in order to achieve proper braking.

Brakes are a MAJOR componet to your car. Cheap can cost you a lot, a car, a injury, or a life. Not something I feel is worth risking on a look, or a cheap upgrade gone wrong.

Take what I've posted how you will, do what you want and what satisfies your needs, but you've are now aware of the risk you could be taking, and how the upgraded rotor work.

nailwood · 05-20-2009, 11:57 AM

I just replaced my pads. They were OEM and there were no warning sensors on them. Only thing I heard was metal to metal. Changed 'em immediately but they had already eaten away a little at my rotors. Not so bad that they need turned or replaced. If you buy something other then the OEM ones make sure they've got sensors!

Grullo · 05-26-2009, 12:32 AM

I have on my bB the arospeed drilled and slotted rotors for about 2 years know, I bought them for the looks, but they have been proven quite usefull, No cracks and no sign of weakness on them, Ohh and the best part, the cost me about $60 bucks the pair on a locals speed shop, jeje!!!

yelotoxbop · 06-16-2009, 04:53 PM

i am happy with my drilled slotted rotors and ceramic pads. they stop so much better . i drive my car hard. i live up by yosimite great roads i have not seen any discoloration cracks . yes brakes are very important what i bout off of e bay in my opinon are quality rotors at this time. if any thing goes wrong
i will let all know. i do a walk around on my car every day im a truck driver force of habit.