2thfixr

Ok it's been more than 2 weeks since the pads were put on. This is one mod that's definitely worth the effort! I have not washed the car since the pads were put on and I have logged a little over 1000 miles since. Here is a pic that I took yesterday @ lunch. Sorry about the lousy camera phone pic. BTW, you see a little shadow on the wheels so it's not brake dust. The wheels are super clean!

Avid1

Is there any noticeable difference in the way your brake pads perform compared to before?

sbrown02

I completely agree. And although I can't speak for other makes, I can say Infiniti never would have treated this situation the way Lexus did (i.e., new pads cause the olds ones were too dirty). Heck, Infiniti kept telling me it was normal for their brake pads to squeak and squeal on a 5 month old G35x. And that was just one of many problems.

My Lexus is rock solid.

EXP_Cougar

Just got mine put on today for the 5000 mile service. Not sure I could discern any true difference, and I did put it through some braking tests.

Izzone

I cannot notice any difference in breaking, well worth it

NJSID

I'm coming up on my 5,000 mile service and will deff. get them done! I can't stand the brake dust!

Armand

What type of pads did you buy/use ??? And where can i get them? Im in the Los Angeles area.

THX

2thfixr

I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is that they are a warranty replacement from Lexus! Just go and give them the TSIB number because my service writer didn't believe it until I gave him the printout. Your dealer should be able to pull it up based on TSIB number though. The bad news is that you have been suffering with brake dust for no reason!

slk_dds

Do you have the TSIB number by any chance, so it would be easier for us to get the brake pads replaced under warranty.

Thank you,

twister

Tsib Br002-06

osokuko

Had the TSB applied to our IS last week no dust, I’m having the TSB applied to the GS today should work pretty good. We did find out one thing from our dealership that the TSB is for 12K or less miles on the original pads.

DrexLex

Did they have some form of documentation that showed 12k as the limit? The TSIB itself states: >>This warranty is in effect for 48 months or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle’s
in-service date.<<

mel's-gs

Thanks a lot for the update 2thfixr. I'm going to have it done w/my 5,000 srvc. It can't come soon enough.

GreatSmile

mel: where are you in PA? Which dealership do you go to?

jbbreeden

My GS350 AWD is in for the pad update today. The service guys said, "Gotta warn you; the no-dust pads squeal." That's the first time I'd heard the trade-off was "dust or squeals."

I said, "Do it!"

We'll see how it goes. I'm driving the ES loaner tonight.