What is your favourite replacement brake pads?

[Carscott]

I assume the oem brembos can’t be obtained outside of rivian. Has anyone got a suggestion?

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[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

I don’t believe they are proprietary pads. And Rock Auto lists multiple non-factory alternatives. There is also this thread: https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/brake-pad-replacement-diy-for-rivian-r1.39801/

 

[pointless]

As long as you don’t live in AZ. And I don’t think Canada is in AZ (yet).

 

[beatle]

I am a fan of Bosch QuietCast ceramic pads, but they don't make them for the front calipers. I'd probably go with PowerStop's Z23 carbon fiber ceramics. They're around $60 or so. How much are the OEM pads?

 

[Time2Roll]

I like the EBC pads.

 

[HaveBlue]

I have power stop on all my other cars. I've looked through the whole Brembo database and just haven't been able to locate the rotors.

 

[JMACCA]

I have power stop on all my other cars. I've looked through the whole Brembo database and just haven't been able to locate the rotors.

My RX400h went 160,000 miles before I elected to replace the brakes. I would think regenerative braking should ensure the pads last 80-160K using single foot braking (ie. primarily regenerative

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

My RX400h went 160,000 miles before I elected to replace the brakes. I would think regenerative braking should ensure the pads last 80-160K using single foot braking (ie. primarily regenerative

Your Lexus weighs how much? R1 weighs how much? Different beasts. Different engineering and different management of brakes.

 

[JMACCA]

I think you are right but I am not sure when to expect them to need replacement....any consensus

 

[HaveBlue]

I think you are right but I am not sure when to expect them to need replacement....any consensus

I think his math is not calculated based on how many times you apply the brakes on an ICE car versus an EV, even if it does weigh as much as an F250 Diesel Truck. They don't burn through brakes.

 

[Birdowin]

Mine are worn out at 80k. For a truck with such good regen I would expect a lot more. My wife's 2015 Tesla is at 180K and still on original brakes. Even my Dodge Ram Diesel went longer than that. And Rivian won't turn the rotors, said they don't have the tools so they want me to buy new ones. $1200 just for the rotors.

 

[JMACCA]

I think I read that 80K miles was the likely limit which surprised me.

 

[Proxy]

Rivian won't turn the rotors, said they don't have the tools so they want me to buy new ones. $1200 just for the rotors.

A dual motor with open diffs or a quad motor… redneck mechanic here thinks the tools are built into the vehicle with the right software. (Just kidding)

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