geezsf

I’ve had my GSF for about a month and noticed that the rear brakes are running a little low. Just wondering what brake pad would be a nice replacement.

stormhamme

OEM
Project Mu
WiMax

jallow33

In similar situation. Does anyone know if the rotors need to be changed as well while changing pads or can they be machined/turned? Do not want the shimmies after 1000 or so miles

NotFSport

You aren't going to get much advice around here that advises to have your rotors machined; most agree that it isn't a good idea. I would expect a set of rotors to last about two sets of pads, then replace.

flowrider

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As stated resurfacing rotors is not a good idea. Do a search and you'll see why. As far as replacement, it's best to measure them. There is a factory spec for minimum thickness.

Lou

Meraki Autoworks

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Hey,

We sell a lot of Project Mu or Toms Racing as replacement pads to GSF owners!

-Josh

ludecrashr

I just purchased Toms performer pads. Will keep you updated how they feel when I get them installed.

designo

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Believe it or not, our local Toyota/Lexus authorized dealer machined my rotors before replacing my pads.
I asked them if this was a good idea and they said no problem, Lexus Japan have a technical bulletin for that.

Keep in mind that our authorized dealer has been around for over 65 years and houses the Middle East Toyota Training HQ.

gsfmike

Anyone else have a squeaking problem with their gsf brakes? The tech said my pads were good. Kind of embarrassing stopping at a red light and it always squeaks.

flowrider

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^^^^

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ke-squeal.html

Lou

rhunter112

I can speak on Lexus Brakes. Listen...I've owned 3 lexus vehicles in my life. A 2013 GS 350 AWD,currently a 2016 Lexus GSF, and my wife has a 2019 RX350. Both my 13 GS 350 and 16 GS F cars had sqeaky brakes and brake dust issues. This was after putting on a new set of stock rotors and brakes on both cars.

I switched my 13 GS 350 to slotted and drilled rotors and brake set sold on amazonfor $265 and I never heard a sqeak or had brake dust issues again.

With that said, I'm confident that "Toms" makes a brake pad that will solve both brake issues with the GS F and it will be light years cheaper than brembo brake pads.

Keep I mind that the brake fluid needs to be flushed every 30k miles.

Hope this helps...

designo

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I have recently replaced my brake pads with the Project mu pads.
I am pretty impressed actually, what value for money.

Observations:

1. The brake pads give off almost no dust and do not squeal at all.
2. The bite on these pads are not as sharp as OEM, but then again, I didn't expect them to be as they are harder and longer life than OEM.
3. Having said that, I feel they are also designed for spirited driving or track use, beause as soon as I get on it a few times.. the pads bite like crazy. I am guessing with temperature, their performance improves.

Based on these observations, these pads are perfect for my use.

flowrider

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^^^^Project Mu makes many pads. Which one's did you choose?

Lou

KOOLFELLA

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Im running the project mu pads & I love them!!!

designo

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The NS pads