Maintainence cost for brakes and rotors on 4GS RWD
08-27-20 | 11:54 AM
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Maintainence cost for brakes and rotors on 4GS RWD
There were a number of side discussions on the maintenance cost for the 4th gen GS 350 F Sport RWD.
I thought I make a new thread to better understand the cost of rotors and brakes.
How often they usually require these services and what's the cost like?
Local mechanic vs Dealer cost?
I thought I make a new thread to better understand the cost of rotors and brakes.
How often they usually require these services and what's the cost like?
Local mechanic vs Dealer cost?
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08-27-20 | 12:16 PM
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Depends on how much you drive per year. Most people overly exaggerate the cost of brakes on F Sport RWD. Worst case, say you daily drive your GS 30K /year. You'll probably need new front pads annually ($100/set) or maybe bi-annually if you're heavy on the brakes. Any local mechanic should be able to swap them for you under 1hr labor. They're super easy to change. Watch some YT videos you'll learn to do yourself to save a few $$$. You probably need new rotors every couple years, that runs about ($500 front rotors & pads). Again super easy job to change front rotors. Under 1 hr for most decent mechanics. Rears I wouldn't even worry about for many many years. I would advise you to avoid dealer for brake service, unless you like to be taken advantage of. This car is super easy to maintain. Any decent mechanic that knows Japanese imports can do most things. I only use dealer for warranty work and oil changes.
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08-27-20 | 12:19 PM
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Depends on how much you drive per year. Most people overly exaggerate the cost of brakes on F Sport RWD. Worst case, say you daily drive your GS 30K /year. You'll probably need new front pads annually ($100/set) or maybe bi-annually if you're heavy on the brakes. Any local mechanic should be able to swap them for you under 1hr labor. They're super easy to change. Watch some YT videos you'll learn to do yourself to save a few $$$. You probably need new rotors every couple years, that runs about ($500 front rotors & pads). Again super easy job to change front rotors. Under 1 hr for most decent mechanics. Rears I wouldn't even worry about for many many years. I would advise you to avoid dealer for brake service, unless you like to be taken advantage of. This car is super easy to maintain. Any decent mechanic that knows Japanese import can do most things. I only use dealer for warranty work and oil changes.
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08-27-20 | 12:24 PM
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They probably went to dealer and got raped. My only other recommendation is stick with OEM rotors and pads especially if you own F Sport RWD. Don't even think about going with aftermarket brakes, the squealing will drive you insane. You can find OEM rotors and pads on eBay stores run by many local dealers.
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08-27-20 | 12:27 PM
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It's not necessary to change the rotor every time you change your pads. People waste a lot of money doing this.
On my 2013 450h with 104k miles the front pads were changed 2 times, front rotor I changed once(not necessary but starting to rust), rear pads changed once. As long as the rotor is within spec and not warped your wasting money changing it, I ran original front rotors on my last car till 150k miles, and never changed the rears, was not necessary.
Your front brakes do most of the braking. The rate at which your pads wear out depends on how you drive, not set mileage for these things.
It helps having a 450h since the hybrid system does some of the braking to recharge the battery.
On my 2013 450h with 104k miles the front pads were changed 2 times, front rotor I changed once(not necessary but starting to rust), rear pads changed once. As long as the rotor is within spec and not warped your wasting money changing it, I ran original front rotors on my last car till 150k miles, and never changed the rears, was not necessary.
Your front brakes do most of the braking. The rate at which your pads wear out depends on how you drive, not set mileage for these things.
It helps having a 450h since the hybrid system does some of the braking to recharge the battery.
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08-27-20 | 12:45 PM
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It's not necessary to change the rotor every time you change your pads. People waste a lot of money doing this.
On my 2013 450h with 104k miles the front pads were changed 2 times, front rotor I changed once(not necessary but starting to rust), rear pads changed once. As long as the rotor is within spec and not warped your wasting money changing it, I ran original front rotors on my last car till 150k miles, and never changed the rears, was not necessary.
Your front brakes do most of the braking. The rate at which your pads wear out depends on how you drive, not set mileage for these things.
It helps having a 450h since the hybrid system does some of the braking to recharge the battery.
On my 2013 450h with 104k miles the front pads were changed 2 times, front rotor I changed once(not necessary but starting to rust), rear pads changed once. As long as the rotor is within spec and not warped your wasting money changing it, I ran original front rotors on my last car till 150k miles, and never changed the rears, was not necessary.
Your front brakes do most of the braking. The rate at which your pads wear out depends on how you drive, not set mileage for these things.
It helps having a 450h since the hybrid system does some of the braking to recharge the battery.
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