Seeking brake pad advice
08-01-22, 09:00 AM
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Seeking brake pad advice
Hi all, owner of my 2016 GS F since 2017. Had new Lexus brake pads (per a technical service bulletin) installed back in 2017 because of the noise issue with the original pads that came with the vehicle. Now at 65k on miles and just got the pad warning light in the cockpit. Lexus dealer is at $360 on front pads, and a whopping $520 on rears, before we even talk about rotors or install.
Any of you go after market on replacement pads and any experiences to offer for consideration? As a comparison, local auto parts quotes are around $60 front and $100 rear, plus my local garage to do the install and have rotors turned in all likelihood. Seeking thoughts on after market pads if you've gone through that. Thanks in advance!
Any of you go after market on replacement pads and any experiences to offer for consideration? As a comparison, local auto parts quotes are around $60 front and $100 rear, plus my local garage to do the install and have rotors turned in all likelihood. Seeking thoughts on after market pads if you've gone through that. Thanks in advance!
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08-01-22, 12:56 PM
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The rears are unique. The calipers don't seem to fit anything else.
The fronts are used on a number of platforms even outside Lexus, so front pads are cheaper.
I run Powerstop Z23 pads on the wife's GS F. They're really cheap and work just fine, but if you don't like dust, you won't like these pads.
I run the Powerstop Z26 on my IS F. They're pretty dust free, but take a little more pedal effort than the Z23s.
Both are under $150 for both axles together.
I don't dislike track pads or very high performance street pads, but I just got tired of the squealing and dust. I do miss the feel, but I don't miss the cost at all.
The fronts are used on a number of platforms even outside Lexus, so front pads are cheaper.
I run Powerstop Z23 pads on the wife's GS F. They're really cheap and work just fine, but if you don't like dust, you won't like these pads.
I run the Powerstop Z26 on my IS F. They're pretty dust free, but take a little more pedal effort than the Z23s.
Both are under $150 for both axles together.
I don't dislike track pads or very high performance street pads, but I just got tired of the squealing and dust. I do miss the feel, but I don't miss the cost at all.
08-02-22, 08:40 AM
#6
2nd gear
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Thanks
The rears are unique. The calipers don't seem to fit anything else.
The fronts are used on a number of platforms even outside Lexus, so front pads are cheaper.
I run Powerstop Z23 pads on the wife's GS F. They're really cheap and work just fine, but if you don't like dust, you won't like these pads.
I run the Powerstop Z26 on my IS F. They're pretty dust free, but take a little more pedal effort than the Z23s.
Both are under $150 for both axles together.
I don't dislike track pads or very high performance street pads, but I just got tired of the squealing and dust. I do miss the feel, but I don't miss the cost at all.
The fronts are used on a number of platforms even outside Lexus, so front pads are cheaper.
I run Powerstop Z23 pads on the wife's GS F. They're really cheap and work just fine, but if you don't like dust, you won't like these pads.
I run the Powerstop Z26 on my IS F. They're pretty dust free, but take a little more pedal effort than the Z23s.
Both are under $150 for both axles together.
I don't dislike track pads or very high performance street pads, but I just got tired of the squealing and dust. I do miss the feel, but I don't miss the cost at all.
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