Brake Pad and Rotor Advice Needed
08-24-17, 10:04 PM
#16
What's wrong with saving $400-$600 on a set of rotors when the ones you have still have plenty of meat on them? There was a time when your rotors could be turned 2+ times before you required a new ones but manufacturers figured out they could make them thinner and have the consumer buy a new set with every brake job.
Lou
08-25-17, 09:05 AM
#17
I like the OEM Rotors the most since you can usually turn them at least once.
Tirerack.com has the Centric High Carbon along with the Centric Cryo Treated. They also carry Stoptech. I would stay away from the drilled or slotted and stick to a solid rotor since it is better for braking.
Here is a good video cover the different types of rotors.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5avkYurbog
You could try to see if www.rockauto.com has the centrics. I know their stock isn't great. Not a lot of options unfortunately.
Tirerack.com has the Centric High Carbon along with the Centric Cryo Treated. They also carry Stoptech. I would stay away from the drilled or slotted and stick to a solid rotor since it is better for braking.
Here is a good video cover the different types of rotors.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5avkYurbog
You could try to see if www.rockauto.com has the centrics. I know their stock isn't great. Not a lot of options unfortunately.
08-25-17, 09:40 AM
#18
Installing a new pads on a rotor that has been through a set of pads already and isn't turned can greatly reduce the new pads life and will not provide optimum braking capability.
Last edited by Mrfix; 08-25-17 at 10:07 AM.
08-25-17, 09:45 AM
#19
Why would you have a problem? For pads just pick the hardest ones you can find and that should solve your dust problems.
08-25-17, 09:47 AM
#20
08-25-17, 10:04 AM
#21
Just watched the video, all information I already knew. No where in the video did he say that vented was better than vented slotted. So if you are saying solid is better than slotted because you can get them resurfaced, than by better you mean more economical. That doesnt that it brake distance or feel would be better vs a slotted. For me, I think when using the word better to describe a rotor, I would think performance not longevity. I 100% agree with you that a solid rotor makes most economical sense, but i wouldnt say has better performance.
I would be interested why a slotted/drilled rotor would outperform an OEM rotor from Lexus keeping Pads and Calipers the same. I haven't come across any evidence and science doesn't suggest there is a difference.
Changing the rotor size, pads and calipers are probably the way to go if you want better braking and stopping performance.
08-25-17, 10:17 AM
#22
The whole braking system is just that...a system and changing out your rotors to a drilled/slotted thinking they will enhance your vehicles performance imo is nonsense. Tires, Rotor size, Calipers, Pads are more relevant.
I have a feeling people put new drilled/slotted rotors on with new pads and then compare the performance to the end of life pads and rotors they had ...of course they feel better and the vehicle performs better...they're new...
08-25-17, 02:28 PM
#23
Agree 100% I don't feel any change at all in performance I personally like they way they look..
08-25-17, 07:57 PM
#25
Over the span of a brake pads life the rotor can develop inconsistencies in it's surface. When installing new pads you want to recondition the surface of the rotor to provide a true and clean surface for the new pad to seat itself properly. This way giving you optimum braking.
Installing a new pads on a rotor that has been through a set of pads already and isn't turned can greatly reduce the new pads life and will not provide optimum braking capability.
Installing a new pads on a rotor that has been through a set of pads already and isn't turned can greatly reduce the new pads life and will not provide optimum braking capability.
Lou
10-22-18, 10:59 AM
#26
This is what I just went with and I'm very happy with it so far. I have about 1,000 miles on the setup and so far, so good.
Figure out the thickness of your rotors before ordering. Looks like Lexus used different specs for different model years. I bought mine from Rockauto.com
Figure out the thickness of your rotors before ordering. Looks like Lexus used different specs for different model years. I bought mine from Rockauto.com
10-23-18, 10:18 AM
#27
I went with some DuraGo BR90055002 for the back and DuraGo BR3131402 for the front. Similar to the OEM, but with the painted surfaces to reduce rusting. And I swear by the Akebono pads. The rotors look like they might be unbranded Centric's looking at a photo comparison.
The only reasons I had to replace my rotors and pads again so soon was due to a caliper failure. It ceased and was only pushing on one side of the rotor. I had replaced the caliper and though the pad/rotor would resolve itself, but the pitting on the side that was not getting touched caused the pad to wear down to nothing in a few months. I had to replace the rear pads again, and decided to do a full car rotor replacement at the same time. the front pads were still good, as I had replaced them a few months before.
The only reasons I had to replace my rotors and pads again so soon was due to a caliper failure. It ceased and was only pushing on one side of the rotor. I had replaced the caliper and though the pad/rotor would resolve itself, but the pitting on the side that was not getting touched caused the pad to wear down to nothing in a few months. I had to replace the rear pads again, and decided to do a full car rotor replacement at the same time. the front pads were still good, as I had replaced them a few months before.
Last edited by Arrta; 10-23-18 at 10:22 AM.
10-25-18, 12:53 PM
#28
Squeling noise
This is what I just went with and I'm very happy with it so far. I have about 1,000 miles on the setup and so far, so good.
Figure out the thickness of your rotors before ordering. Looks like Lexus used different specs for different model years. I bought mine from Rockauto.com
Figure out the thickness of your rotors before ordering. Looks like Lexus used different specs for different model years. I bought mine from Rockauto.com
10-25-18, 01:45 PM
#30
A lot of reviews
This is what I just went with and I'm very happy with it so far. I have about 1,000 miles on the setup and so far, so good.
Figure out the thickness of your rotors before ordering. Looks like Lexus used different specs for different model years. I bought mine from Rockauto.com
Figure out the thickness of your rotors before ordering. Looks like Lexus used different specs for different model years. I bought mine from Rockauto.com