Kseng916

Hello so I recently changed out my 2 front rotors and brake pads on my 2015 lexus gs350 F sport i got oem rotors and Akebono brake pads but for some reason it screeches very loud still took it off and cleaned my brake pads and it still screeches can anyone help me or has anyone else had the same problem ?

lexo98

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There are lots of threads on this. Sounds like most people go back to oem

donkiboy

Drag reduction clips help keep pads in place and not rub against rotors. Aftermarket pad kits sometimes don't come with these clips.

er34

Did you break them in? Three consecutive 50mph-5mph hard stops(without stopping completely), then try to cruise for at least 5 minutes without stopping to let the brakes cool. When you park, don't let the car apply the parking brake, just leave it in park.

Did you get the ACT series or ASP series Akebono's?

er34

Akebono comes with all the hardware.

peasodos

iTrader: (1)

Going back to OEM pads and shims fixes the problem. That's what others have done after playing around with aftermarket pads. The f-sport rotors are notorious for having issues with aftermarket pads, maybe designed this way on purpose.

JDR76

My 15 GS did this all the time. Drove me nuts. Neither I nor the dealer were ever able to get it to stop.

cnc369

try using a wire brush and brake clean and clean out the mating surface of where the side edge of the backing rides inside the caliper. then get some copper anti seize and apply it to the side edge of the pad backing before installing it back in.

JeffKeryk

You can do whatever you want, but the best you can do is the Lexus TSB pads for the GS350 F Sport.
Mine only squesk when cold; after 3 stops the squesl is gone.