Brake Pads and Rotors question
#16
Peace
I was recently told that I need brakes and pads. It confused me cause I'm used of mechanics saying brakes but meaning the pad in particular.
This guy said I need a whole new brake and pads. Also, my co worker showed me how the lack of brakes is creating a "lip" on the rotor.
So I'm wondering which brand is good if I need both?
Lexus quoted me $425 for rear and same for front.
I was recently told that I need brakes and pads. It confused me cause I'm used of mechanics saying brakes but meaning the pad in particular.
This guy said I need a whole new brake and pads. Also, my co worker showed me how the lack of brakes is creating a "lip" on the rotor.
So I'm wondering which brand is good if I need both?
Lexus quoted me $425 for rear and same for front.
#17
Still confused. Rotors and pads?
#18
#19
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just installed stoptech pads and rotors last night on my awd. did the bed in process which was pretty simple and no complaints. then again ive been using their stuff for a while. Also had good experience with Akebono, my last car g37s had akebono stock bbk and never had any issues at all.
#21
That's what I was thinking
I see everyone up here mentioned PowerStop/Akenbono(sp)
#22
Dealer charging $425 for pads sounds about right.
Let us know if we can get you the Stoptech / Centric brand for a better cost.
-Josh
Let us know if we can get you the Stoptech / Centric brand for a better cost.
-Josh
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#23
AutoZone didn't have anything but duralast but didn't have gold pads
#24
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Pads maybe, but rotors? Unless you're hosing down your rotors while hot, or the wheels have been ridiculously torqued on, or you or the previous owner tracked the car and drove like maniacs, I can't see these rotors wearing so quickly. You need a second opinion my friend.
#25
The consensus here is that an extended warranty is wasted money on this car. Reliability is top notch. Also warranties will not cover wear items like pads and rotors.
The dealer always ways wants you to buy because their markup on add-ons are typically extremely high, 100% and higher, much higher. And the F & I guy makes $$$ from commissions.
The dealer always ways wants you to buy because their markup on add-ons are typically extremely high, 100% and higher, much higher. And the F & I guy makes $$$ from commissions.
#26
No just a daily driver less then 30 miles a day. I use to own a Evo and only had 3 brake pad changes and 1 rotors in 125k. Just thought it was off but I guess it's a price to pay for the Lexus F-sport... On a side note did anyone buy the extra maintenance or warranty on there lexus? The financial guy kept on trying to get me to bite....
I did
How can we work this out
#27
Why not source genuine pads and discs yourself online and take them to your local mechanic to be swapped? I did so (but installed myself) and am very happy, just like new!
#28
Send us an email or text. Details found below.
-Josh
-Josh
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