CJS57

What is the Current 2024 average cost for a full front and rear brake pads and rotors and fluid replacement at a Lexus dealer? My dealer estimated $2000. They will not turn the rotors, only replace. It is a 2019 with 76,000 miles and still runs near like new.

jimbosr1

try a Toyota dealer. They will be much cheaper then Lexus.Are the specs for the rotors within limits?

NTH

That’s about right for all 4 corners plus fluid flush. Whatever you decide to do, don’t do aftermarket. They may feel ok initially but won’t last like Toyota/Lexus parts.

ilkinandr

idk i never had issues with aftermarket. Akebono pads which are OEM and Best coated rotors u can find. Personally, I do breaks myself or recommend getting ur high quality parts and finding a mechanic that will charge for labor only.

NTH

Same here, I DIY all brake work but only with OEM parts.

hotwings

4243106180 OEM Rear ES350 rotor $90.45 each x2

4351206200 OEM Front ES350 rotor $93.60 each x2

0446506170OEM Front Brake Pads $125.75 each x1

044660E070 OEM Rear Brake Pads $72.00 each x1

004751BF03LX DOT 3 OEM Brake Fluid $5.92 each x3

Total = $583.61 Parts.lexus.com

Personaly I would use nappa fully coated rotors and Akebona ACT2076,ACT1879 pads

ESh

Try through Bell of North Scotsdale. They have the best prices and ship all over the country. They even put parts on Ebay if you ask.

bc6152

Nothing wrong with using high quality aftermarket parts. Brake pads, rotors, couple of bottles of Prestone pure synthetic brake fluid from Walmart. Just had my Corvette fluid changed - $90.00. Honda - $84.00. I bought the fluid. Brake pads and rotors at Rock Auto for the Honda. Seems most independent mechanics will not resurface rotors any more. I don't pay dealer prices and use independent mechanics for everything..

mikemu30

I paid roughly $1,100 for all four wheels, pads and rotors at my inde shop. Sadly they used crap parts and then had to redo everything (on them) about a year later. Been perfect ever since.

hotwings

Some aftermarket parts like the lower end Nappa don't hold up to salt/rust. The outer surface of the pads/shims disintegrate and the rotors rust quickly. The more expensive version is definitely worth it.

ATL350

After market parts used to be better, but there is a lot of very cheap Chines-made junk out there, or even flat out counterfeit junk, so for something as critical as brakes, personally, it’s worth it to go OEM, in my opinion.

tolian21

My mechanic charges $200 per axel to replace pads and rotors when you bring your own parts.

so $400 is a reasonable labor cost plus parts.

E46CT

Sheesh 2k.

Stock is good. but if you want to save money: There are plenty of big OEM-level companies that churn out brake parts for the big auto manufacturers with their logo, but also that same line produces quality parts for your car WITHOUT the logo of the maker of your car (Toyota, VW etc) This is a trick us old german car DIYers played for many years and saved money.

Go with big names for the Toyota crowd like Advics, Akebono, Brembo, Pagid. Those are all big names and tier 1 suppliers to auto manufacturers. For rotors, Brembo & Bosch should work. i'm probably leaving a few out. A standout high quality a/m part is Meyle. I've used them on several cars for brakes. Extremely good.

Also keep in mind the proper vernacular when talking about this stuff. OEM could mean OE, but not always. OE is always OE (In this case, Toyota/Lexus logo on the box). For example, Textar is an "OEM" that has made brakes for BMW for years, decades. But they started to make stuff for Lexus in 2016. BUT they also make stuff without the Lexus box for that same Lexus and sells for a much lower cost. That same part without theToyota box is now "OEM." But stuff it in a Toyota box and put the Toyota logo on it, it's now "OE."

btw afaik they only make pads for IS and GS. not ES. they are semi metallic and create a TON of dust, but also have very high performance. so they won't suit the ES crowd. but there's other good brands. this is just 1 example.




Most people use these terms too loosely but for this kind of conversation its important to distinguish. TL;dr there's a lot of high quality brake parts out there from many big names for much cheaper than the factory Toyota branded ones.

garagemonk

I'm in the same boat looking at new rotors and pads. I'm set on the Pads but I can't put my finger on which Rotors to go, I'm down to 4 items. What do you guys recommend?

RAYBESTOS 9Element3
Brembo Premium UV Coated Vented
Bosch QuietCast
CENTRIC GCX Elemental Protection

NTH

My main reason for OEM preference is durability. Here in the rust belt, even coated rotors will develop rust after 1-2 winters. I’ve tried lots of good a/m offerings but just don’t hold up. OEM will eventually rust as well but hold up much longer, and fit/finish is always spot on.