Just bought a 95GS300 with 90k
05-11-08 | 08:27 PM
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Just bought a 95GS300 with 90k
Hey guys, I am totally new to Lexus and new to this forum. A quick hello and have a few questions. As it says in the title I just bought a 95, Gs300 with 90k. Its a nice clean car and i am loving it 
The only problem that I am having with the car is, the brakes squeek really loud once the brake is applied. I asked the dealer and he told me that he installed new brakes in the car and that is the reason they are squeeking. Any suggestions?
I am also geting 2 new tires because the rear 2 tires look in bad shape. I am looking to get the tires under $100.00 a piece. Which tires do you guys suggest I should I get? Thanks in advance for all your help and I am very happy to be part of the new family.
The only problem that I am having with the car is, the brakes squeek really loud once the brake is applied. I asked the dealer and he told me that he installed new brakes in the car and that is the reason they are squeeking. Any suggestions? I am also geting 2 new tires because the rear 2 tires look in bad shape. I am looking to get the tires under $100.00 a piece. Which tires do you guys suggest I should I get? Thanks in advance for all your help and I am very happy to be part of the new family.
05-11-08 | 08:42 PM
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Welcome. Sounds like he installed them and never bed them in properly. There are different procedure for various pad manufacturers. I'd try doing 45-0 hard stops about 10 times to see if that gets the glaze or whatever is on your pads off. Obviously don't do this in a high traffic area.
Here is some reading for you on brakes. http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/tech/....jsp?techid=85
Here is some reading for you on brakes. http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/tech/....jsp?techid=85
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05-12-08 | 09:40 AM
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Probably installed cheap pads. I also had a squeaking and a slight wobbling of the steering wheel when braking. I thought my rotors were warped but it turned our to be one of my calipers seizing up. I am passing this on cause I also bought my car around 90k.
05-12-08 | 02:44 PM
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in my experience, the only way to get your brakes to feel (and sound)
like lexus brakes is to take it to a lexus dealer, i tried other shops that do it for cheaper, but for some reason it just never feels as good as when the dealer does it.
as for tires, dont go cheap, i always put i nice set of Michelin's on mine when its time. paired with the suspension of the GS, its like driving around a cloud, i love it. but if you do go cheaper, i would suggest Yokohama's i had those on before i started getting Michelin. they rock for the price
like lexus brakes is to take it to a lexus dealer, i tried other shops that do it for cheaper, but for some reason it just never feels as good as when the dealer does it. as for tires, dont go cheap, i always put i nice set of Michelin's on mine when its time. paired with the suspension of the GS, its like driving around a cloud, i love it. but if you do go cheaper, i would suggest Yokohama's i had those on before i started getting Michelin. they rock for the price
06-04-08 | 09:26 PM
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Congratulations on getting the '95 GS 300 and welcome to Club Lexus. Happy driving...
As far as tires I would go with Michelins. A bit pricey but they're worth it...
As far as tires I would go with Michelins. A bit pricey but they're worth it...
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