Toyota OEM, Toyota Economy or Aftermarket Brake Pads - Which Is Best?
When the brake pads on your Toyota vehicle need to be replaced, you may have questions, including:
You may also wonder if it's better to try and save money with aftermarket parts or stick with OEM brake pads. While a set of aftermarket brake pads may save you money upfront, they tend to cost more in the long run. But if saving money is your primary objective, you'll be happy to know that Toyota offers an economy line of brake pads in addition to the standard OEM brake pads.
Let's take a look at the different options and cover the advantages of sticking to OEM Toyota quality parts.
The Drawbacks To Aftermarket Brake Pads
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Aftermarket brake pads come in various compounds, including ceramic, semi-metallic, and organic materials. Choose a different compound than what's used for your OEM brake pads and your brakes may feel different and not perform as well. The brake pedal may feel softer or require more pressure to stop. From a quality standpoint, the aftermarket brake pads may wear out faster or cause your brake rotors to warp or wear out more frequently. Or they may be noisier than your OEM brake pads.
Check out this article for more information on Toyota OEM brake pads vs. aftermarket brake pads.
Toyota OEM Brake Pads Vs. Toyota Economy Brake Pads
OEM brake pads are designed for your Toyota car or truck and help optimize your brakes' performance, reliability, and longevity. That's why we recommend them and believe they will maintain the performance of your vehicle's brakes while saving you money. However, if you're trying to save money on the upfront cost of brake pads, Toyota offers a good economy option.
To help you decide between Toyota OEM and Economy brake pads, we put together the following table:
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To summarize, the OEM and economy brake pads can be ordered from the Olathe Toyota Parts Center and are backed by Toyota's 12-month manufacturer warranty. The economy brake pads meet the same OE standards but may not perform as well or last as long as the OEM pads but are typically up to 50 percent less expensive.
Toyota OE Economy Brake Pad Resources
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If you're looking for Toyota OE Economy brake pads, the table below provides a list of the most common ones for Toyota vehicles:
| Brake Pads | Part Number |
| Disc Brake Pad Set (Rear) - Fits: Avalon, Camry, Solara | 04466-AZ200 |
| Disc Brake Pad Set (Rear) - Fits: 4Runner, FJ Cruiser | 04466-AZ203 |
| Disc Brake Pad Set (Rear) - Fits: Highlander | 04466-AZ204 |
| Disc Brake Pad Set (Rear) - Fits: Highlander | 04466-AZ205 |
| Disc Brake Pad Set (Rear) - Fits: Avalon, Camry, Matrix AWD, RAV4 | 04466-AZ207 |
| Disc Brake Pad Set (Rear) - Fits: Sequoia, Tundra | 04466-AZ208 |
| Disc Brake Pad Set (Rear) - Fits: Highlander, Prius V, Sienna | 04466-AZ209 |
| Disc Brake Pad Set (Rear) - Fits: Sienna | 04466-AZ210 |
| Disc Brake Pad Set (Rear) - Fits: Venza | 04466-AZ211 |
| Disc Brake Pad Set (Rear) - Fits: Avalon, C-HR, Camry, Corolla Cross, RAV4, Venza | 04466-AZ214 |
| Disc Brake Pad Set (Front) - Fits: 4Runner, Tacoma | 04465-AZ203 |
| Rear brake pad set - Fits: Avalon, C-HR, Camry, Corolla Cross, RAV4, Venza | 04465-AZ204 |
| Disc Brake Pad Set (Front) - Fits: Camry | 04465-AZ206 |
| Disc Brake Pad Set (Front) - Fits: Yaris | 04465-AZ213 |
| Disc Brake Pad Set (Front) - Fits: Corolla, Matrix, Prius V, RAV4, Scion XB & XD | 04465-AZ214 |
| Disc Brake Pad Set (Front) - Fits: Avalon, Camry, Solara | 04465-AZ215 |
| Disc Brake Pad Set (Front) - Fits: Avalon, Camry | 04465-AZ216 |
| Disc Brake Pad Set (Front) - Fits: Corolla iM, Matrix, Mirai, RAV4, Scion TC | 04465-AZ217 |
| Disc Brake Pad Set (Front) - Fits: Corolla, Matrix | 04465-AZ218 |
| Disc Brake Pad Set (Front) - Fits: Highlander, Sienna | 04465-AZ219 |
| Disc Brake Pad Set (Front) - Fits: Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Tundra | 04465-AZ220 |
| Disc Brake Pad Set (Front) - Fits: Venza | 04465-AZ221 |
| Disc Brake Pad Set (Front) - Fits: Corolla, Prius, Prius C, Prius Prime | 04465-AZ223 |
| Disc Brake Pad Set (Front) - Fits: Avalon, C-HR, Camry, Corolla Cross, RAV4, Venza | 04465-AZ227 |
The Olathe Toyota Parts Center team has the brake pads you need with up-front wholesale pricing. If you have questions or need help ordering parts, use this link to contact us.
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