Non-F Sport pads fit F Sport?
06-06-18 | 08:28 PM
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Non-F Sport pads fit F Sport?
I've read a ton of topics on aftermarket pads to reduce brake dust. I've got a '18 350 F Sport AWD and would like to swap to the Non-F Sport pads to help reduce the dust. Are they a direct replacement? Do they produce much less dust?
I had EBC red ceramics on order but cancelled it because 1) couldn't get firm confirmation that they would fit 2) read a lot of reviews that said there was still a substantial amount of dust (and more squealing).
Any help would be appreciated!
I had EBC red ceramics on order but cancelled it because 1) couldn't get firm confirmation that they would fit 2) read a lot of reviews that said there was still a substantial amount of dust (and more squealing).
Any help would be appreciated!
06-06-18 | 08:47 PM
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06-07-18 | 06:11 AM
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06-07-18 | 07:08 AM
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I would try out the Akebono pads but every vendor that I've gone to online shows they don't have an application for the '18 350 F Sport AWD. I don't know if something changed for the 18 model year? I don't really want to be the guinea pig and find out they don't fit.
06-07-18 | 11:39 AM
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Most of the vendors show that the 18’ models don’t fit much because they aren’t very updated but if it fits the 16’ or 17’ it will fit the 18’ F Sport.
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06-07-18 | 12:11 PM
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I thought that, but most of them show that the 17's don't fit either, only 2016 and older. Also, I'm not sure if AWD makes a difference (usually the only option is "IS350" with no reference to RWD or AWD), but I seem to get different part numbers every time I search for them. Any idea what the pad part number is for a 350 F Sport AWD (front and rear)?
06-07-18 | 12:40 PM
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If they use the big calipers all the RWD F sports do, then yes. the blue back pads should fit. Check the brake link in my signature. You'll want the Genuine Lexus pads that are painted blue. It's low dust, however low friction. there's no free rides. you either prioritize safety or wheel cleanliness. you cannot have maximum levels of both.
They're so easy to replace and offer striking performance, I chose to keep the high friction/high dust pads.
They're so easy to replace and offer striking performance, I chose to keep the high friction/high dust pads.
06-07-18 | 02:06 PM
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06-18-18 | 12:54 PM
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Had Akebono pads installed today, and the part numbers I referenced above are correct (ACT1118 for the front and ACT1391 for the rear). I gave the wheels a good cleaning with Sonax Wheel Cleaner to get every bit of brake dust off so I have a fair comparison. I only have 700 miles on my car and it was INSANE how much dust had already built up! I had to do two rounds with the disgusting smelling wheel cleaner/decontamination spray, and then a thorough wash. They look new now!
So on to the pads...I didn't find even the slightest bit of stopping power loss, and even the initial bite seems just as good (just not as sudden if that makes sense - but that is actually a good thing since they feel more progressive especially when I'm sitting in stop and go traffic). Also, no squealing or squeaking whatsoever. Again, everything is perfectly clean now so I will have a good sense of comparison of the dust in a few days/weeks time. I'll check back and update on the performance and dust soon. SO FAR SO GOOD!! Thanks all for the recommendations!
So on to the pads...I didn't find even the slightest bit of stopping power loss, and even the initial bite seems just as good (just not as sudden if that makes sense - but that is actually a good thing since they feel more progressive especially when I'm sitting in stop and go traffic). Also, no squealing or squeaking whatsoever. Again, everything is perfectly clean now so I will have a good sense of comparison of the dust in a few days/weeks time. I'll check back and update on the performance and dust soon. SO FAR SO GOOD!! Thanks all for the recommendations!