Which brake discs are best? Toyota Corolla and Camry

Updated: 09.22.2021 14:56:00

Expert: Boris Evgenievich Kononov

*Review of the best according to the editors of expertology.ru. About the selection criteria. This material is subjective in nature, does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before purchasing, consultation with a specialist is required.

The latest generations of Toyota Camry are equipped with identical brake pads; they differ only in their catalog numbers. On VI and VII Camry, the front and rear pads are interchangeable if necessary. This is due to the fact that the V40 and V50 cars have one braking system, its name is Akebono. Car owners do not always have the opportunity and desire to install original brake pads, because there are a large number of analogues on the market. However, among all the variety, it is difficult to make the best choice, so we decided to compile a list of the best options; it is compiled based on test results from independent companies, as well as reviews from car enthusiasts and experts from the automotive world.

What kind of brake discs to put on Toyota

For example, Toyota Corolla owners prefer to install wheels from the following manufacturers: ATE, Brembo, TRW. Brakes from DBA, Zimmermann, and Brembo brands are suitable for Toyota Camry. Owners often choose premium class brakes, less often the mid-price segment. Let's look at the advantages of some brands over others.

Body

The weak point of the Toyota Camry xv40 body can be called the hood and front bumper. The front bumper skirt often suffers when hitting curbs; also in such cases, the bumper mounts are easily deformed, causing noticeable gaps to appear. Sometimes the bumper can literally be pushed into place with the pressure of a finger, but this measure solves the problem before the first serious road bump.

As for the hood, it quickly becomes covered with small chips when driving on the highway. The hood deflector helps only partially; in any case, we recommend occasionally visiting a body shop and filling the chips with paint to avoid the development of corrosion. All other elements of the body are quite durable - although, of course, a car that is 8-10 years old or more will have many small scratches and chips.

White Toyota Camry 40 By the way, one more nuance: the headlights are prone to fogging in the rain and after washing. Oddly enough, this happens even on completely intact headlights that have no visible physical damage. Fogging is likely due to micro-gaps or design flaws. The headlights do not require repair, but it is still an unpleasant moment.

How to choose the right brake disc

The choice of wheels depends on the vehicle's power and driving style. If you have a herd of horses under the hood and a thirst for speed in your blood, then you should think about the most efficient brakes with ventilation, notches and perforations. If you are a calm driver who drives according to the rules and does not like to press the pedal to the floor, then there is no point in expensive, sophisticated brakes. Simple ventilated discs will do.

Replacing rear pads Camry 50/55

To replace the Camry 50/55 pads located at the rear, you will need the following tools:

• jack for raising a car;
• head or key (14th);
• device for pressing in the piston of the working brake cylinder.

Brake linings are changed only all at once (4 pieces) on one axis. Camry 50/55 rear pads are changed as follows:

• The wheel fasteners are loosened so that after jacking it is easier to twist the wheel.
• The Camry 50 is lifted with a jack and stops are placed to prevent it from rolling.
• Use a 14 mm wrench or socket to unscrew the caliper mounting bolts.

• The dismantled caliper is placed to the side; it can be fixed on the rack. The main thing is to prevent kinks and excessive tension in the hose.

• Next, consumables that have exhausted their resource are removed. First you need to pay attention and also remember the location of the lining wear sensor. The sensor is a bracket that begins to come into contact with the disk when the friction layer is extremely abraded. A corresponding sound will signal to the driver that the time has come to change consumables.

Wear sensors

• The guide boots are inspected for integrity. If damage is detected, the part is replaced.

• The mounting brackets of the pads are cleaned of dirt. A number of manufacturers supply a complete set of pads with brackets.

Remove and clean staples

• If the old wear sensors on the Camry 50 are working, you can leave them.
• To install the caliper in place, you will need to press the piston located inside the cylinder. You can simplify the task if you remove the cap on the expansion tank. But the liquid is hygroscopic, so do not leave the tank open for a long time.

open the barrel

Press in the piston

Screw the lid on as quickly as possible

The wear sensor should be at the bottom.
Installation of parts is carried out in the reverse order. During the final check of the condition of the working units, the brake pedal is depressed.

Premium brake discs

Premium brake spare parts on the auto parts market are represented by the following brands:

1. Otto Zimmermann - have the highest wear resistance of the presented
2. ATE – highest quality
3. DBA – the most technologically advanced of those presented
4. FREMAX – excellent value for money
5. EBC manufacturability, wear resistance, quality. No. 1 brand in the premium brake segment.

Technical elements

The Toyota Camry xv40 suspension is soft and “omnivorous”; most of its elements can withstand 100 thousand mileage or more even with low quality road surfaces. Sometimes the suspension is called indestructible, although with proper “skill” and the number of holes, of course, it requires repair. Most often, shock absorbers and stabilizer struts need replacement. A new shock absorber costs about 7,000 rubles; high-quality analogues can be purchased for about 4,500 rubles. Racks cost about 2000-2500 rubles for the original and 1000-1500 rubles for analogues.

Camry 40 rack Among other expensive car parts, it is worth mentioning the timing chain - its service life is approximately 300 thousand kilometers, after which it requires replacement. Another common problem is a broken steering cable. Replacement is quite expensive - up to 6,500 rubles including labor. If there is damage to the cable, the control buttons on the steering wheel are initially unstable; they may not respond to presses at all or respond “every once in a while.” If the problem gets worse, the cruise control will stop functioning. Although practice shows that for some owners, after the first problems with the cable appeared, several years and 50-70 thousand mileage passed until it was significantly damaged and there was no cruise control.

Stretched timing chain 2.4 AZ-FE Camry 40 Also, when purchasing a Toyota Camry in the 40 body, we recommend paying close attention to the protection systems. This car is not only in great demand among theft specialists, but in general it is easily stolen due to the poor location of the electronic engine control unit. Therefore, it is highly desirable that the vehicle you are interested in has a high-quality interactive alarm system, an immobilizer or a hood/gearbox lock, as well as a GSM module. Without at least 2 of the security elements mentioned above, there will be enormous risks of theft.

One last detail: don't judge this car by its mileage . The fact is that specialists calculate the mileage on a Toyota Camry in a matter of minutes, and in the future they will not be able to reliably determine it even at an official service center. You can, of course, calculate the estimated mileage by the number of engine hours, headlight operating time, and other less popular methods, but often this does not make sense. Much more important is the general condition of the car, interior and paintwork. With careful operation, the "magpie" even after 300-400 thousand mileage looks acceptable and does not require any special expenses. And if young Schumachers used it, then for 200 thousand it could turn into a “bucket”. Be careful when inspecting the car, take an expert with you or go with the owner to a service station, check all body elements with a thickness gauge and pay attention to the details that we described in the article. Happy shopping!

Black Toyota Camry.

Inexpensive brake discs

In the budget segment, the list of manufacturers looks like this:

1. Ferodo – quality and wide selection of models
2. NiBK – price-quality ratio
3. Bosch - of those presented have the best price
4. Avantech – provide low vibration levels
5. Nipparts – average quality, average price

Articles

The original front brake pads go under article number 0446533450 . Another original article number 04465-33471 .

Dimensions of the original spare part in mm – thickness 17.4, width 157), height 56.9. Analogs are supplied under catalog numbers:

• NIBK (PN1521);
• REMSA (1233.00);
• BREMBO (P 83 117);
• BOSCH (0 986 494 430);
• TRW (GDB3429);
• FERODO (FDB1991).

The original Camry 50 rear brake pads come under the article number 0446633200 . Original dimensions in mm – length 96.8, thickness 15.4, height 49.3.

Analogue consumables for Camry 50:

• NIBK (PN1522);
• ADVICS ('SN134)
• BREMBO (P 83 089);
• FENOX (BP43068);
• TRW (GDB3426);
• FERODO (FDB1892).

Catalog number TRW PFG110 is a good lubricant for guide supports.

Catalog number 477-695-0010 - original caliper guide plugs.

How to spot a fake

When you buy premium brake discs, you don’t want to be deceived and pay money for the wrong quality. Most often, counterfeits are made with expensive spare parts, and in order to avoid getting into trouble, let’s look at how to distinguish a counterfeit from an original using the example of premium ATE wheels.

Salon

The velor interior has an unsightly appearance, but it hardly deteriorates over time: even on cars with 300,000 miles, it looks quite fresh. But the leather interior wears out quite a bit after 100 thousand kilometers - in this regard, the Japanese car is significantly inferior to the “Germans”. By 200 thousand, not only creases, but also the first cracks may appear. To extend the life of the skin, you need to periodically treat it with special lotions, especially at times of sudden temperature changes - before and after winter.

Camry 40 leather interior before cleaning Also, car buyers should pay attention to the operation of seat heating: the contact on the front passenger seat often breaks, causing the heating to stop functioning. But the seat adjustment almost never fails, which, of course, does not eliminate the need to check it when purchasing.

Skin after cleansing. Photo - Drive2An important detail: after 100,000 miles in the car, the center console begins to creak, but this problem is easily solved by specialists. And the cause of non-working cigarette lighters is most often burnt fuses - experts can replace them in a couple of minutes and several hundred rubles.

Camry XV40 interior.