Question about F-Sport brakes
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Question about F-Sport brakes
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I just purchased my first Lexus! It's an L-Certified 2014 LS 460 F-sport with 37,500 miles. I've driven it about 1300 miles since I bought it. I wasn't searching for the F-sport in particular, but I bought it because of its condition, low miles, and L-certified warranty.
I really like the car. And the F-sport brakes are something else! But I do have a question about them...I want to make sure they're working normally. My issue is this...at low speed, like if you're creeping along in traffic, or waiting your turn at a 4-way stop, the brakes are either on or off! There's no feathering them on lightly! When you touch the pedal, there's nothing...then with just a slight bit of pressure, they're ON. My wife, when she's been with me, hasn't mentioned it, so I don't think it's all that noticeable except to me. At higher speeds, they feel normal. Powerful...yes...very much so...but still, normal.
I read a LOT of brake-related threads, and saw several where they were described as grabby. But I got the impression those owners thought they were that way all the time. I couldn't find any mention of drivers only noticing it a low speeds, like I am.
So, are my brakes acting normally? If so, I'll just get used to it. I do wonder if the PowerStop ceramic pads might be a bit less powerful (and therefore lessen this effect somewhat) than the stock pads, and I'm willing to install a set to find out. I drive like a little old lady from Pasadena ;-) So I can live with slightly less overall braking power. But mostly, I just want to know if it is normal, or if I should have the dealer check things out.
I just purchased my first Lexus! It's an L-Certified 2014 LS 460 F-sport with 37,500 miles. I've driven it about 1300 miles since I bought it. I wasn't searching for the F-sport in particular, but I bought it because of its condition, low miles, and L-certified warranty.
I really like the car. And the F-sport brakes are something else! But I do have a question about them...I want to make sure they're working normally. My issue is this...at low speed, like if you're creeping along in traffic, or waiting your turn at a 4-way stop, the brakes are either on or off! There's no feathering them on lightly! When you touch the pedal, there's nothing...then with just a slight bit of pressure, they're ON. My wife, when she's been with me, hasn't mentioned it, so I don't think it's all that noticeable except to me. At higher speeds, they feel normal. Powerful...yes...very much so...but still, normal.
I read a LOT of brake-related threads, and saw several where they were described as grabby. But I got the impression those owners thought they were that way all the time. I couldn't find any mention of drivers only noticing it a low speeds, like I am.
So, are my brakes acting normally? If so, I'll just get used to it. I do wonder if the PowerStop ceramic pads might be a bit less powerful (and therefore lessen this effect somewhat) than the stock pads, and I'm willing to install a set to find out. I drive like a little old lady from Pasadena ;-) So I can live with slightly less overall braking power. But mostly, I just want to know if it is normal, or if I should have the dealer check things out.
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