HontoKuro

I realize there are a million threads on this general brake topic but information is a bit all over the place with AWD vs RWD brake pads and rotor kits specifically. My confusion is with the difference if any when I order pads/rotors and when I go online top search various non OEM it specifies for RWD F-Sport but not AWD specific, is there a difference and would it matter if I purchase a RWD specific brake/rotor kit for my AWD?

Ideally I would like to get OEM for both front/rear but can run super expensive, that been said if you fine gents tell me that is the only way to go then I am all in. For example looking at this kit below here it only gives me options for 2WD F-Sport as an example like this from Rock Auto or others....
Rock Auto Brake Kit

Any other recommendations or additional kit parts I would need to order like the OEM shims I keep hearing about?
Thank you

JeffKeryk

If it were me, I would spring for pads and shims from Lexus. They will give you parts using your vin.
I beleive the rotors for the AWD and RWD (Non F Sport) are the same.

I woud also get the rotors from Lexus if it is in the budget.

HontoKuro

I don't believe this is true because I often see F-Sport do in fact have different size Rotors from the non F models and is exactly what I am trying to figure out here. Anyone have the OEM part numbers or links to where I can purchase the OEM variety? Thanks!

SC300Es

That's what he said.

RWD F-Sport- larger front rotors.

AWD F-Sport/non-F-Sport- same front rotors

Try discount parts monster out of Miami. They have the best prices and fast shipping.



Here's the order list for my 2015 AWD F-Sport

42431-30310 Disc Brake Rotor $76.95 2 $153.90
04466-30312 Brake Pads $46.66 1 $46.66
43512-30351 Disc, Front $73.66 1 $73.66
43516-30041 Disc, Front Left-Hand $73.66 1 $73.66
04465-30510 Brake Pads $53.85 1 $53.85
04946-30230 Disc Brake Pad Shim Kit $24.52 1 $24.52
04945-30370 Disc Brake Pad Shim Kit $25.81 1 $25.81

Subtotal: $452.06
Estimated Shipping to 11228 via Standard Shipping: $82.57
Discount: -$8.26
Total: $526.37

Tip. Place items in your cart and sign up/in. Leave. A little later they usually send you a discount coupon on shipping.

Ed

JeffKeryk

If I were you, I would bite the bullet anf buy from a Lexus dealer.
The parts are very high quality; fit and finish are as good as it gets.

Gr8

Frankly, if you shop around, the Lexus/Toyota OEM brake parts are not that expensive. I compared the OEM front brake pads to the aftermarket brands, such as Akebonos and Powerstop, and the OEM were actually cheaper in some cases. I bought my front OEM pads from Bell Lexus and paid like 80 bucks for the pads and the shims, shipped. I think the rear ones are around the same price as well. Also, the aftermarket ones are known to cause squeaking, so there is that.

Also, Bell Lexus North Scottsdale runs free shipping from time to time, or will send you 15% off coupon code. I think they run one or the other each month.

AJLex19

Also recommend going the OEM route since AWD F-Sport, AWD non F-Sport and RWD non F-sport have the same brakes and rotors. Parts numbers do fluctuate from year to year but this is what it looked like when I bought the front brakes and rotors from Superstition Springs Lexus online for my 2013:



Take a look at mylparts.com as well with code CL5 for 10% off - as others mentioned, definitely shop around to see who has the best prices.

HontoKuro

Thank you everyone for the feedback and guidance. I ended up calling Bell Lexus directly spoke to Jake and not only did he hook me up but got me all the parts I needed with my VIN and also provided additional advice and ended up getting an amazing deal with dealer coupon and free shipping for entire package and out the door for less than $500!

JeffKeryk

You made the right, no, the perfect choice. Fittment and quality are superb. Now get to work!

Dotslash

Chiming in here from another thread and in the same boat now.
Parts list for future people -

2018 Lexus GS 350 F-Sport AWD Brake Part Numbers:

04945-30370 - Front Shims
04465-30510 - Front Pads
43512-30351 - Front Right Rotor
43516-30041 - Front Left Rotor (Previously 43516-30040)

04946-30230 - Rear Shims
04466-30312 - Rear Pads
42431-30310 - Rear Rotor (X2)

Good luck!