are the TRD pads good? im not having problems with the hawk hps pads but they build up way to much dust and the screeching that comes from them is aweful i have to clean the brakes atleast once a week. would the TRD pads be better?

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and one question i always had about performance compounds are how long do they last? ive had my hawk hps pads for alittle over 10k miles there is more than half the pad left and i drive spirited, typically how long does a pad last? how many miles?

Dust & squeeks are what you're gonna get with most pad compounds above stock.

But based on the information you've given, drive another 10K+ miles and you should still be ok. Street driving doesn't make much heat so drive those pads with .25" or less till you swap them.

Pad life is variable: it's all dependent on your range of useage:
-some people can use OE pads to 60K
-I had 47k on my last car with OE pads for street-7 years
-i have race pads from the same car that last 5 days
-i've had a set last me two days (different,heavier car)

I have the TRD brake pads, and have about 30k on them. The break in was fun. It's hard to remember, but I think they dust as much as the oem pads. The TRD pads are ceramic with Kevlar.