Buying pads and rotors
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I'm going to buy some aftermarket pads and rotors for my '09 LS460. Based on this forum it's clear that Akebonos are the way to go. However, I wasn't able to find as much information on good aftermarket rotors (my OEM rotors have already been turned a few times so they need to be replaced).
I have a few questions for anyone willing to share their insight. Thanks in advance.
1) I see Akebono has ProAct ceramic pads as well as Performance pads. Based on the descriptions it seems like the ProAct product is a better fit. Is there any advantage to having their Performance pads?
2) I went to placeforbrakes.com and found the Akebono ProAct pads for basically $60 for fronts and $50 for rears. Are there any other vendors I should consider?
3) Can someone recommend good aftermarket rotors? I just use my car as a daily commuter to work. I do not need any special performance.
4) Are the Lexus OEM rotors worth the money over aftermarket options?
Thanks again in advance for any insight. Much appreciated.
I have a few questions for anyone willing to share their insight. Thanks in advance.
1) I see Akebono has ProAct ceramic pads as well as Performance pads. Based on the descriptions it seems like the ProAct product is a better fit. Is there any advantage to having their Performance pads?
2) I went to placeforbrakes.com and found the Akebono ProAct pads for basically $60 for fronts and $50 for rears. Are there any other vendors I should consider?
3) Can someone recommend good aftermarket rotors? I just use my car as a daily commuter to work. I do not need any special performance.
4) Are the Lexus OEM rotors worth the money over aftermarket options?
Thanks again in advance for any insight. Much appreciated.
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I'm using StopTech Cryo drilled rotors in the front and the stock rotors in the back. Hard stops come with a vortex-like whistle/hum and progressively faster braking. This car may never stop on a dime, but a nickel is well within reason![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
*rotors were from Marshall at TireRack.com
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*rotors were from Marshall at TireRack.com
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