shrinkwrap

I'm beginning to look for parts to replace brakes on my 2013 GS350 AWD. There are so many options out there that the task is daunting. Any ideas for sourcing good parts at the lowest cost (besides RockAuto) Thanks?

vinnier6

If you are replacing pads, the autozone c max gold are nice, I replaced my oem pads with 5k miles on them because of the dirty mess they made of my front wheels...

I have my old pads if interested, basically brand new....

shrinkwrap

I never thought of Autozone house brand products as that good, but I've noticed several forum members have used them, and the reviews are very good. That's what I'll get. BTW, do folks change rotors with every brake change, resurface, or use the old ones as is?

Thanks!

vinnier6

Autozone doesn't make brake pads, not sure who makes them, but the c max gold are very high quality...

Chances are your rotors are fine as is, I would do a visual inspection, make sure you don't have any deep grooves...

How many miles on the car?

shrinkwrap

25k miles. I rotated the tires and checked the brakes, which look like they've got about 5k miles left on them (I always change brakes before they are down tyo nothing). I'm beginning to shop around for parts for a brake change in the spring.

varcity64

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Any DIY for the 4GS in the forum yet? I checked the FAQ sticky above and did not see it. I cannot imagine changing the brakes/rotors on this car would be much more difficult than the 3GS, but just want to make sure there aren't any tricks I would need to know before attempting to replace all four brakes/rotors. Thanks!

shrinkwrap

From looking at the brakes, they seem quite straightforward. It is hopeful that the parts are basically the same as previous generations. Looks like an easy item. Still, if anyone knows of any issues or tricks, please post.

vinnier6

There is a diy out there, but it is very straight forward, one cotter pin holding one caliper pin, one clip under the pin....

It will take you longer to jack up the car and take the wheel off then it will to swap out the pads

varcity64

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sounds like what I expected. Thanks.

JamesGS350

Not sure if you guys know this...Autozone pads have lifetime warranty, meaning you only have to pay for them once, so get the most expensive ones. The way it works is that you pay for them once, then when comes time to replace your pads the second time, buy the same pads, replace the old pads and returrn the old ones for a full refund. I've done this many times with my old Acuras. The pads are very good. So don't be cheap, buy the most expensive ones since you only pay for it once. FYI...they don't have the 4GS pads in stores, you have to order them online. Good luck!

mistatran

Do you guys typically replace the rear pads too when replacing the fronts? I'm in need of some pads too and going with the C Max ones. But seeing if you guys replace all 4 at the same time all the time. Thanks.

mrpartsman

the best brakes to use on that car is Akebono brakes ACT 1118 fronts and ACT 1391 rears, no brake dust and stops ver good and no noise, the Autozone brakes are harsh pads and those are $5 pads and they sell it for whatever $30-40 , so u can do as many warranties u want , they still make money on it , but u end up damaging ur rotors, its all up to u of what u want to use on ur car.good luck.

Bartman619

Try...Tirerack.com and Topbrakes.com

vinnier6

Not true, the autozone c max are very high quality ceramic pads...I have used the c max gold a few times now for replacement on brembos and they are fantastic, you clearly haven't used them before...

Cathy

Last time I checked OEM costs about the same so why not get OEM? Yes it has more dust but more bite as well