What brake pads do you use?
06-11-05, 06:30 AM
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I also have Lexus OEM pads, front and rear. You can order them for cheap at http://www.irontoad.com. Great customer service, fast shipping 
06-11-05, 09:36 AM
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Hmmm...I have brembo rotors all around and have been experimenting with pads. I've tried the premium ones from Parts Source and Napa...decent but high dust and occasionally squeal. I haven't tried any ceramic blend yet.
In the end I keep going back to Toyota OEM pads...they're a definite quality product and I think I'll stick to them. No complaints at all. I strongly recommend you stick with the OEMs if you can.
In the end I keep going back to Toyota OEM pads...they're a definite quality product and I think I'll stick to them. No complaints at all. I strongly recommend you stick with the OEMs if you can.
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06-11-05, 12:16 PM
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Brembo blank replacement rotors. Hawk HPS + (Now Hawk HPS Track) up front. ProACT pads on the rear (Brand name for dealer). Dot 5.1 brake fluid.
Nothing works better. Best track pads you'll find once they warm up, with no more dusting than stock pads, and extremely smooth when they're cold.
Nothing works better. Best track pads you'll find once they warm up, with no more dusting than stock pads, and extremely smooth when they're cold.
06-11-05, 03:33 PM
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Like steviej said: Toyota/Lexus OEM
There is always a tradeoff:
harder pads= longer life, lower amount of brake dust, but less braking efficiency.
softer pads= shorter life, higher amount of brake dust, higher braking efficiency.
OEM brake pads give you the best balance.
There is always a tradeoff:
harder pads= longer life, lower amount of brake dust, but less braking efficiency.
softer pads= shorter life, higher amount of brake dust, higher braking efficiency.
OEM brake pads give you the best balance.
06-11-05, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by IcEnPinKi
So I guess the best bet is to go with the factory brake pads. Anyone know how much they run??
06-12-05, 12:26 PM
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I use the original pads. I've tried Bosch and Bendix before but Bosch was making all sorts of metal grinding noises so i ended up returning it next day. Bendix was OK but OEM was the best. I'm still using my original rotors and my car has 110k miles. Recently my brakes started making, harsh, short metal grinding noise right before car comes to a complete stop. Maybe its time for me to change rotors????
I'm still using my original rotors and my car has 110k miles. Recently my brakes started making, harsh, short metal grinding noise right before car comes to a complete stop. Maybe its time for me to change rotors????
06-12-05, 09:07 PM
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I just ordered a set of OEM pads (front) for my wife's 94 ES 300 last week. I ordered them from www.newlexusparts.com, which is Park Place Lexus in Plano, Texas. The cost was $48.81, and they paid shipping.
The same pads at www.lexusparts.com cost $58.81. I don't know if shipping is included or not.
I also have ordered a set of slotted rotors (front also) for the car. These cost $157.46 plus shipping from www.raceshopper.com. The OEM rotors are priced at $76.00 each at Park Place Lexus.
I had excellent service for a number of years with slotted rotors on my 96 Toyota 4-Runner. They did not seem to wear out the pads any quicker than non-slotted rotors (as some folks have opined), and they solved a problem of brake fade that I was experiencing during mountain driving. They also never needed resurfacing to eliminate steering wheel shake when stopping.
The same pads at www.lexusparts.com cost $58.81. I don't know if shipping is included or not.
I also have ordered a set of slotted rotors (front also) for the car. These cost $157.46 plus shipping from www.raceshopper.com. The OEM rotors are priced at $76.00 each at Park Place Lexus.
I had excellent service for a number of years with slotted rotors on my 96 Toyota 4-Runner. They did not seem to wear out the pads any quicker than non-slotted rotors (as some folks have opined), and they solved a problem of brake fade that I was experiencing during mountain driving. They also never needed resurfacing to eliminate steering wheel shake when stopping.