The pads seem strong but all the pads I've bought are the same. This shoe, like all others, doesn't contain the simple little C or horseshoe cleats that you really need for good braking. It's just not worth reusing old ones. NAPA has a 4-pack for $1.29, you need all four for a 2009 Toyota Tacoma. Brake pads don't really brake very well. I have not found original spare parts better or worse than BOSCH, Wagner, Centric. I don't know why Toyota keeps using them but they do and why I have greatβ¦