Zayed

Hi,
Please help if you can , I am about to replace my front Brake pads. I am not happy with the quality of The dealer's product as they leave some balck and dirty things on the wheels.

I tried to buy some product from Amazon ( Wagner ZD1293 ) but they don't fit not as the Website of amazon says

Please provide me with alternatives Cermic Brake pads ( Not Sport One) that could fit

Thanks alot

MrlexEd88

I use akebono ACT1222 and ACT1212 ProACT Ultra-Premium Ceramic Brake. They preformed better and Ultra-Quiet. Best part my wheels stay clean and never seen dust build up, whoever I wash my car every other weekend.

Here's a DIY I wrote up a while back.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es-6th-gen-2013-present/751629-diy-replacing-brake-pads.html

12jimmyjam

You should get your rotors turned or replaced before switching to ceramic pads. I failed to do that once and they dusted like crazy after a few thousand miles.

MrlexEd88

+1 for turn rotors. I went ahead and replace mine at 60k since I failed to do it at 30k

Brn2fish

What is "turning rotors"?

jtrue28

Means they grind them down to even them out. You can usually only do it 1 or 2 times in the life of the rotors. It's a must if you're changing the pads. 60k miles will likely require replacing the rotors.

Brn2fish

Ah, OK thanks.
That was just another name for resurfacing or machining rotors.
I thought it was something different

kellens

So true. I was able to get to 70k miles with not a lot of stop and go. The pads and grind down wasn't that expensive at independent shop. Anyone know the average cost at Lexus dealer for this?

Brn2fish

Around $250.00 total. Parts, labor & taxes

Dd1225

I've got 10k miles on my 2015. When I went in for 10k service, I asked them to check brakes because it always makes slight grinding/shaving noise. (City driving) They said brakes are still good. I guess I will try the akebono at my next interval.

How long does oem pads and rotors last?

jtrue28

Depends how hard you are on them. My wife's RX has 69k miles and still on the original pads and rotors...