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Old 06-01-17, 09:36 PM
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Whats a good brand for brake pads for my 2014 gs350 fsprt RWD?? Ive heard about Akebono and Stop Tech. I prefer one which doesnt squeal
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I just switched to EBC green stuff pads. So far I love them. No squeals.
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I have akebonos and they squeal a little bit when cold. But they don't produce brake dust like the OEM pads.
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I have Centric Posiquiet pads and they squeal after driving for some time.
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Originally Posted by praetor
I just switched to EBC green stuff pads. So far I love them. No squeals.
How's the brake dust for those EBC green stuff?
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Originally Posted by truthbtold
How's the brake dust for those EBC green stuff?
I can't really say yet as I changed out my pads last weekend and probably only put on like 20 miles since then. I don't drive much as I take the bus and train to work.
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I have akebono pads, low dust with really good braking power.
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I just installed StopTech Street... no dust anymore, good bite...
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+1 for the Akebono. I have used them on almost all of my cars (2005 Acura RL, 2008 BMW 528, 2010 MB GL550, etc.). Never had a squeaking problem and as good or better than OEM performance.
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I have had good luck with both Stop Tech and EBC. I'm a big fan of ceramic pads as they seem to keep my wheels cleaner.
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I got Akebono pads right now and it look like it squeal sound in the morning I'll see how it goes after a few miles.
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I'm running Akebono's on my GS right now, bite is awesome, but SQUEALS like a dying pig. One it heats up it calms down, but I'm looking to change because it drives me insane when its cold.
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Anyone know any shops that install brake pads if i already have the pads?
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Originally Posted by truthbtold
How's the brake dust for those EBC green stuff?
I think I have put on enough miles now with the EBC green stuff. There is much much less brake dust than OEM. Braking so far has been superb and I have yet to hear any squeaks or squeals while braking. For the style of driving I do, I really like the EBC green stuff.

Next up I will do the rear brakes with green stuff also. It's been insanely hot and humid so I didn't do it last weekend.
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Originally Posted by Boombai
Anyone know any shops that install brake pads if i already have the pads?

95% of shops will do the labor for you.
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