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Got my GS350 AWD Rotors

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Old 05-23-10 | 10:52 AM
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I really hope to not have to but just in case! Honestly not sure since Ive never had service done at Bay Ridge but the guys there were great, one of the managers there told me its owned by the same people as Lexus of Queens so who knows, but from what I gather they are 2 of the biggest in the 5 boroughs. I want my car back already though, Im loosing my mind in this ES lol
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haha yes the es sucks
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Bump any updates?
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Originally Posted by GS350Lexus
Bump any updates?
Curious about the update too.
Old 07-29-10 | 10:26 PM
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Hey guys very sorry for not updating sooner, Ive been traveling and working simultaneously since spring and havent had much free time. I did get them installed and ended up going with double drilled & slotted rotors with black hubs and silver zinc finish, and also installed Stoptech 309 pads. The rotors are made by adam's rotors based in California. AR is big with the euro guys and makes rotors pretty much however you want them.

The results have been outstanding and the car stops much faster & shorter. No real noise, though my only complaint is that the pads are much dustier than Id like. For now its a highly worthwhile compromise for how well they grip in all conditions. Those of you who want something that still grips well but focuses on the least possible dust may want to look at different pads like Hawk Ceramic or Posi-Quiet.

Brakes are always one of my first mods on my new cars, and this setup worked out great. I have stainless steel brake lines arriving in a few days that I will install with ATE Superblue brake fluid, this will make it perfect and all Ill have left is to paint the calipers. I had the lines made by Technafit for the AWD model (they also only had RWD). Checkout the pics below:











Everything fit and 0 issues, bedding process was done on the first run and it was a very noticeable difference. We finally have a reputable option for the 3GS AWD models without having to pay a fortune. Out of respect for the rules Im not posting links or names but the items were ordered through an authorized dealer. If anyone is local and wants to check them out at a meet, get part numbers for the pads/lines or ask any questions let me know, glad to help as Ive learned a lot from CS and it helped me with my 3GS so far.
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^ The pics show the double slotted & drilled that I test fitted (called AR Street), but I swapped them for double drilled & slotted, just a visual preference for me. Ill get pics of them up as well as soon as the lines are test fitted and installed.
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I believe ur pads need some time to break in for the first 100 miles or so.. That's y ur wheels got dusty.. Just give them a little bit of time.. Yhen u good to go .. Btw.. Great choice on the rotors!!

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Old 07-29-10 | 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Yang1815
Curious about the update too.
Just special ordered a set from brakeworld.com once it comes and fits ill create a thread with pics and everything.
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So did the rotors work? Have a 2006 GS300 AWD And trying to figure out rotors to use
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Originally Posted by bhuwan
So did the rotors work? Have a 2006 GS300 AWD And trying to figure out rotors to use
If you are asking me if they worked, then yes they did. Got about 5k miles on them now flawless.
Old 04-15-11 | 08:03 AM
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How much are these? I got the oems for about 275 for front rotors and about 300 for rear rotors.
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Originally Posted by Lex Luga
How much are these? I got the oems for about 275 for front rotors and about 300 for rear rotors.
$430 plus shipping n handling, it was special order cause its AWD.
Old 04-16-11 | 01:49 PM
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430 for front n rear rotors?
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Originally Posted by Lex Luga
430 for front n rear rotors?
Front only, drilled and slotted.
Old 04-18-11 | 11:17 PM
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ya for sure i want to know all about those rotors and if the company that you got them from can do or have ones for RWD 2011 GS


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