GS430 failed euro Braketest!!!!
11-01-05, 06:45 AM
#31
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Originally Posted by Christian
Hello,
. Since the GS300 and 430 have the same brakesystem but not the same suspension it would be interessting to know if the GS300 has the same problem.
Chris
. Since the GS300 and 430 have the same brakesystem but not the same suspension it would be interessting to know if the GS300 has the same problem.
Chris
the GS300 and GS430 have totally different braking systems. the 430 has larger front calipers and brake by wire, not on the 300.
11-01-05, 07:52 AM
#34
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Originally Posted by Christian
Hello,
are the discs different, too? Overhere the disc size of GS300/430 front and rear is the same.
Chris
are the discs different, too? Overhere the disc size of GS300/430 front and rear is the same.
Chris
both have 12.2 rear.
high friction brake pads are standard equip for GS430 front brakes only.
11-01-05, 02:40 PM
#35
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Originally Posted by chuckb
I believe you're mistaken. the GS430 has 13.1 inch front disc and the GS300 has 11.6 inch front.
both have 12.2 rear.
high friction brake pads are standard equip for GS430 front brakes only.
both have 12.2 rear.
high friction brake pads are standard equip for GS430 front brakes only.
11-01-05, 02:43 PM
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Hello,
the euro GS front brakes are 334mm. The smallest wheels which will fit both GS are 17". So this means the euro GS300 has bigger brakes.
Chris
the euro GS front brakes are 334mm. The smallest wheels which will fit both GS are 17". So this means the euro GS300 has bigger brakes.
Chris
11-01-05, 02:51 PM
#37
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Originally Posted by Christian
Hello,
the euro GS front brakes are 334mm. The smallest wheels which will fit both GS are 17". So this means the euro GS300 has bigger brakes.
Chris
the euro GS front brakes are 334mm. The smallest wheels which will fit both GS are 17". So this means the euro GS300 has bigger brakes.
Chris
11-01-05, 03:21 PM
#38
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Originally Posted by Christian
Hello,
the euro GS front brakes are 334mm. The smallest wheels which will fit both GS are 17". So this means the euro GS300 has bigger brakes.
Chris
the euro GS front brakes are 334mm. The smallest wheels which will fit both GS are 17". So this means the euro GS300 has bigger brakes.
Chris
11-02-05, 02:52 PM
#42
Originally Posted by chuckb
I believe you're mistaken. the GS430 has 13.1 inch front disc and the GS300 has 11.6 inch front.
both have 12.2 rear.
high friction brake pads are standard equip for GS430 front brakes only.
both have 12.2 rear.
high friction brake pads are standard equip for GS430 front brakes only.
http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/Th...%20Systems.pdf
GS430 is on my target to replace my 2nd generation Acura TL, if Lexus does nothing, I will look for rear BBK for better cooling - hello larger rotor and directional vanes
11-02-05, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by p.hase
still no comment or bulletin from LEXUS USA? 
Besides this test , do the brakes perform up to spec as per DOT?