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Just got off the phone with my local dealer parts guy. They have the kit in stock, going to have them perform the TSB before I pick up my car on Feb. 21.
these came stock on the car and it would cost me $6000 to change them. I would do it again if I had to choose. I do not drive the 460 like a sports car but I am happy to have the better brakes. Anyway I wont spend 6000 because of the squeal.
I did not realize that it would cost even close to that to change to the regular LS brakes.
And would not even consider it until it needed new brakes.
I have about 6 months before I will need new brakes and I have to decide what to do with my 2011 sport.
On one hand I hate to take way anything that is advertized as an upgrade. But on the other hand I have never heard anyone complain about the stopping power of the regular LS 460 brakes.
I think Lexus designed the regular brakes to be top quality and more than sufficient for the car.
I also find the brembos to be a little too touchy for me. And again think Lexus has always had good R & D to make good brakes on their own.
8 days later, epic failure. The fix moved the squeal from a 5mph speed to about 10mph and much louder. Looks like I will have to install the Stoptech or similar non OEM pads. What a pain.
Have you gone back to Lexus and asked what they will do. They replaced my pads and rotors and it did improve the squeal somewhat but it's still there. I don't think lexus has a solution.
I'm very impressed with the brembos on the LS. People complained about the GS F-Sport brakes (they are not brembo) and offers a TSB with a Chang of pads. My wife made note of squealing and they changed to new ones and no issues since.
Originally Posted by 14LSSport
Bad weather down here in the south today.. lol Dealership closed. I'll check with parts soon.
Hey will they check out the 2014? TSB is 2010-2013.
Here we go again, took my 2011 LS 460 sport to Lexus for the brake pad upgrade per TSB. This will be the 3 rd set of pads Lexus has installed. Hope this is the answer, I wiil advise.
Lexus installed the upgraded Brembo brake pads and after 1200 miles no squeal. Maybe they have finally found a fix. I hope so, I will keep you advised.
02-17-14, 01:37 PM
