JGO

I have the Dewalt version of this. Makes working on the car so much easier. Game changer

RageRacerM

Thanks to Josh at Meraki Autoworks for getting me the Tom's Performer Pads. Super quick delivery.

I might post a review after a few hundred miles, but I can already see how much less dust there is compared to stock!

Also bled my brakes with some Motul 600.

Aaaand I may have sent it a little too hard while bedding them in:

Meraki Autoworks

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Thanks, enjoy!!

-Josh

RageRacerM

Front End Friday

Avening

How are you finding the Tom’s pads? Have you been able to get them on track yet? I’m looking at them pretty hard but haven’t pulled the trigger yet. Have the same tires as you and do a few lapping days each summer on an otherwise daily driven family car.

Also - do Tom’s make them for the rear as well? Haven’t been able to figure that out.

Sweet whip, by the way!

RageRacerM

Thanks for stopping by. I've had the Tom's pads for a little under 500 miles now and they are great. My biggest concern when switching to new pads is whether the initial bite will be similar to stock, and when cold, these Tom's pads are 90-95% of stock when first driving out. However, after some braking, they are just as good as oem or better. What's also great is how little brake dust these generate. I'd take a picture, but my camera can't even pick it up.

No track yet as I have to take care of some priorities, so can't really comment.

Yes, Tom's makes rear pads which I also have. The picture I have posted has both front and rear part numbers. They apply for the IS350 FSport RWD, so not sure compatibility with other models.

I know these pads are pricey, but I strongly believe it reflects in their quality. I've used Akebono pads in the past and hated them for how little bite they give. Most people won't care, but its something that's very apparent to me. You won't be disappointed with how the Tom's pad performs. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask!

Avening

Appreciate the reply! I feel there isn't a huge amount of appetite to track these cars, so it's nice to find someone with similar priorities.

I'm in a 2021 IS300 AWD F Sport, so no idea what the differences in our braking setups (and part numbers) would be TBH. I'm very new to the platform and have lived in Honda/VW land my entire driving life. Have been tracking my cars for over 20 years now and as much as I've settled down a bit, any car I buy immediately gets sticky tires, track capable pads, and some RBF600.

Totally hear you on spending the extra cash and getting good quality pads. My previous car was running Endless MX72 which are crazy expensive but they were incredible. Just too aggressive for this car. Looking for an "OEM+" kind of pad that has slightly better friction characteristics but a higher temp threshold and better longevity. Seems the Tom's pads might be perfect and glad to hear they're compliant on the street. Just have to confirm they make them for my car!

RageRacerM

I was already set on bringing this to Willow Springs, but my work needed me to come in last minute. Sad.

I have a few friends in the racing community so their influence definitely rubbed off on me.

Man, I'm still dreaming about how Endless pads would feel like. Like you said though, pricey.

These Tom's pads are in my opinion OEM+. If I can use Akebono ProACT ceramic pads (pads I will never use - no bite, spongy feel) as a reference point, these are way better in every single way. Completely different league.

kaleo211

Looks soooooo awesome!! Does the original nuts works for Titan7?

RageRacerM

Thank you! If by original, you mean the OEM nuts for the OEM wheels, absolutely not. You should use ones with a 60 degree taper.

kaleo211

That's really good to know! I ordered the same one after seeing your build, so good on the ultra white!

RageRacerM

Enjoy them! Question, did you go with their recommended fitment for the IS350? They didn't have that option at the time and went with kind of my own custom setup. I think their rear setup is a difference of +/- 5 offset???

kaleo211

Yep, I went with the recommended one. the front is -10, and the rear is -5 comparing to the OEM. I think these numbers are pretty safe, not aggressive at all. The fenders are pretty wide, leaving a lot of space for aggressive offset, I guess.

RageRacerM

Friend and I hanging out one more time before we both start our new careers. Started at the bottom... now we up here. Blessed and thankful.

RageRacerM