JonCAGS300

Hi All,
One of my rotors in the front is warped. Last time I had the brakes done, they were at the minimum thickness. So I'm going to replace them. I've searched the threads, but didn't find anything from this year. I saw something on Power Slot Slotted Brake Rotors:
http://www.buybrakes.com/store/716PSR
And another thread on COOLROTORS Dimple Drilled & Slotted Brake Rotors:
http://turboimport.com/catalog/lexus.htm

My driving is just normal street commuting, so no need for performance rotors/pads. I just want something reasonably priced with decent quality. What do you recommend?

Thx,
Jon

bigdogg49

I recommend OEM i got my parts at Autozone, rotors were like $38 each, calipers $85 each, pads i think were like $19 that was for the front, you should have seen the problem i ran into, someone before me installed some other rotors, that were thinner and smaller, the pads were wearing over the rotor, and i had a really bad vibration, but now that i replaced everything it is like a differnt car..

JonCAGS300

Was that the Duralast brand? How long have you had them in? Any signs of new warping?

I read somewhere in the forum that aftermarket OEM equivalents were no good, but I've also read the opposite, like your reponse. So I'm a little confused. I'm concerned about using OEM and have been looking for something with a little better quality. But I don't really know if that's overkill. I just don't want to have to redo the brake job again in another 6 months.

Thanks,
Jon

bigdogg49

had them in exactly a week, i do my own tire rotations, and i just cruise so i don't brake too hard

yeah duralast pads, everything else was another brand

bigdogg49

try this page
http://www.lexpartsonline.com/search...6938+1656+9179

98GS400GUY

iTrader: (1)

I personally perfer OEM rotors or Premium OE replacements and OEM Lexus pads or Hawk HPS w/the anti-squeal shim kit from Lexus.

ZippyGuy

iTrader: (9)

If you're going OEM, I'm a big fan of the Rotora rotors with Axxis pads (might be Axis), or Power Slot rotors and some type of ceramic pads for low dust.

YupImJOee

Im thinking about getting ATE rotors from Tirerack, they're the rotors with the funky honeycomb slots