Need for brakes
11-02-22 | 06:50 PM
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Talking about brakes, does anyone know by chance if the OEM rotors are coated?
I bought my GS used, and at least the rear pads seem to be aftermarket, but I haven't checked the rotors. But, the rear rotors are pretty unsightly being all rusted.
I bought my GS used, and at least the rear pads seem to be aftermarket, but I haven't checked the rotors. But, the rear rotors are pretty unsightly being all rusted.
11-02-22 | 10:47 PM
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Remove the pads.
Remove the caliper and hang it with a zip tie to the spring (so it doesn’t hang by the brake line).
Smack the rotor off the car - they can be stubborn so use a big hammer and don’t give up.
Clean the mating surfaces and slip the new rotor on.
Bolt on the caliper.
New pads in.
Done!
Do not open any fluid lines. Just unbolt the two big bolts that holds the caliper in place.
11-03-22 | 02:12 AM
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11-05-22 | 12:38 PM
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I have never resurfaced the rotor, don't do it, if there is an abnormally large lip on the edge or rotor thickness is out of spec, change it. I'm at 125k miles, the front rotor was changed once around 100k miles, rear rotors have never been changed and are still within spec. Pads were changed like 3-4 times in 125k miles in the front and twice in the rear. I have the 450h so the hybrid system does some of the braking, also most of my driving is highway. I also don't tailgate or drive aggressively.
The key to not changing the rotor and not having any issues is to use the same pads every time you change it, in my case that's oem pads. If you switch pads, some made differ sightly in shape/material and cut the rotor differently compared to original pads.
The key to not changing the rotor and not having any issues is to use the same pads every time you change it, in my case that's oem pads. If you switch pads, some made differ sightly in shape/material and cut the rotor differently compared to original pads.
2014 Base model here. Just replaced my rear pads. Almost positive they were original (115,xxx miles, between the Lexus and Carfax websites, the records are very good for my vehicle) The original pads still had almost half life to go. As far as I know the rear rotors have not been turned and are at 18mm. About 3 months ago I replaced the front pads and rotors. Rotors were original and had been turned once. The front pads are the 3rd set.
Just for context, I am the 3rd owner. From what I know about the previous owners, my guess is around 75% of the miles on my car are highway.
For anyone curious, Front rotors Carquest Wearever (they are directional)
Pads FR/ REAR Carquset Professional Plaitnum Ceramic
No noise at all, just mentioning for those that may search the subject.
I understand the F Sports are much different when it comes to brakes.
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