Finally, I purchased my GS350 today! I expect to receive it within 3 weeks...I have been reading this site religously for the last month or so, and have gained immense knowledge of the car...Now, I hope I don't get the dreaded rattle problem...

So..before I pick up the car, do you guys have any suggestions of things I should get done (TSB related / problem related)..
1. They are going to replace the brake pads (I hate brake dust!) for me.
2. I am trying to get them to switch the Yokohama's out before I take delivery..Good Idea? Any suggestions to which I should push for?

Am I missing anything?

Thanks!!

 

It's nice that they're doing the TSB for you.

As far as tires go, that should've been done when you negotiate the price probably? You can talk to the service department and see what they can do though.

 

They have offered to swap the tires before I pick up the car to Dunlop Sport Max's. Opinions?

They also recommended against the brake pad TSB because they said the new pad degrades performance, but the way that I see it, it should still work great for me, besides what I don't know can't hurt!

 

With close to 300 miles on my car, I'll probably give my car in for the brake pad TSB (within 10 miles of city driving and the front wheels are badly dusted). I'm concerned that if I let it go much longer, the new pads will not work well with the rotors unless the rotors get machines at the same time.

Anyone know any different? In the past, I always machined the rotors when replacing pads (as recommended by various mechanics).

 

I'd say do the TSB. No one here has reported decreased performance.

 

If they are willing to do the brakes now, go for it. If not wait till your first service and tell them you need them done then. They may be saying not to do them cause they don't know how Lexus will respond with no mileage on the car. I'd do it here to have a happy cust leaving with their new car.

Performance wise you probably wouldn't notice a difference, none of my customers have.

-Bill

 

That's what happened to me. My dealership said they could do it before I take delivery but it's supposed to be a "customer plaint" type TSB. So they suggested me to drive it for a few days then go back to get it done so they could document it the right way.

 

Sorry to ask my questions in your thread, but i just made the big purchase and was wondering if there was any options through the dealer you would advise me to get? I'm going to get the Clear Bra option, but is there anything else?? Thank you.

 

Yes, low dust brake pads do decrease breaking performance. IMO, it takes longer to stop. So it would take awhile to get used to from OEM high friction brake pads.

 

Correct. You can apply the same analogy to tires. The grippiest tire has the shortest treadlife and the quietest long lasting tires have the least gripping power. You cannot defy physics. in order to benefit, you must give up and vice versa.

 

Agree, points taken +++ !!!