diffrent size's of brake pads on echo ?

The adage "you get what you pay for" applies to auto parts as well as other things in life. I always recommend OEM parts for brakes. In my experience, using the cheapest bake parts you can find will often end up costing you more in the long run because of uneven or premature pad wear or rotor wear or damage.

Removing the shims increases the chances that you will get brake squeal or rattles. Toyota would not have put them on the original pads if they did not serve a purpose.

If you do not want to use genuine Toyota parts, then at least use a name brand aftermarket part like Raybestos, Bendix, etc.

Likely Toyota's OEM pads are ceramic. If you experienced little brake dust on your wheels that would confirm that point.

Richard.

Thanks ! There seems to be more to be looked into.... I also think the years ( the two years ) are different in size , Thanks again....

So what is the price of the Toyota pads vs jusk aftermarket ones that will make gobs of noise and grind ravines into your rotors? You'd be suprised at how close they will be.

Thye are not ceramic.