Anfanger

My front rotors were replaced less than an year ago with OEM parts, including pads. And just after 10k miles, there is vibration while braking. I inspected and serviced the front calipers and both seem to be in good shape. There is some pitting on the rotor surface as well. I read multiple posts stating that OEM rotors are poor quality. Did anybody find good non-OEM rotors that last longer than 1 year or/and 10k miles? Thanks!

DJWLDW

Anfanger

On my 2010 LS460L RWD I went with the Centric rotors on both the front and rear along with Akebono ACT 1283 Pro-ACT Brake pads. I have about 38,000 miles on them now and have been very happy except that the Akebono pads squeal sometime in the morning when they are cold. I got the rotors from rockauto.

Dennis

Anfanger

Do you have Sport package on your car?

DJWLDW

No and I do not have the touring package.

Dennis

Bmw745rims

I had a similar problem. I switched to centric rotors with akebono ultra premium ceramic pads. Works great. No vibrations after 10k miles. I do this combo for all my Japanese cars.

Anfanger

After cleaning and lubricating the brakes, the vibration is somewhat gone unless I really step on it. I am going to wait and see if it gets worst.

DJWLDW

My guess is that it will.

Dennis

Anfanger

I like your optimism!

jud149

Replaced my '11 LS460 front & rear rotors and pads with Centric premiums about 15k miles ago and couldn't be happier. No problems whatsoever and overall smoother breaking. Much better than OEM.

Anfanger

Thanks, AWD uses larger front rotors than RWD unless with Sport package. Do you have an AWD version or RWD with Sport package?

jud149

No, just the base LS460.

DJWLDW

Anfanger

Sorry man but I know how bad the OEM Rotors are. I got around 53,000 miles out of mine. Now my LS is RWD so maybe your AWD are better quality.

Dennis