Brake Pad Replacement
#1
Instructor
Thread Starter
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Will need to replace the brake rotors and pads soon. Need some suggestion and opinions on the brake pad base on actual experience (please) and not hear say. I am currently running on the OEM Lexus alternative compound pads (less dust but still dusty when compare to the original OEM; less bite; very quiet).
I will be replacing with OEM rotors unless someone is able to suggest a better aftermarket rotors (price and performance).
For the brake pads I have three choices. I have no experience with either Tom's or Endless. Want less brake dust but better braking bites. Do not track the RC-F. Daily driving and average speed range of 35-45mph city driving. With once in a awhile spirited driving and short moderate braking (3 digit speeds; hehehe).
1) OEM Lexus alternative compound
2) Tom's Racing
3) Endless
I will be replacing with OEM rotors unless someone is able to suggest a better aftermarket rotors (price and performance).
For the brake pads I have three choices. I have no experience with either Tom's or Endless. Want less brake dust but better braking bites. Do not track the RC-F. Daily driving and average speed range of 35-45mph city driving. With once in a awhile spirited driving and short moderate braking (3 digit speeds; hehehe).
1) OEM Lexus alternative compound
2) Tom's Racing
3) Endless
#3
Instructor
Thread Starter
#4
Pole Position
#5
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (9)
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
You may want to contact forum Sponsor:
https://speedfreaksusa.com
Super helpful folks. If they don't have it, they will offer you good advice.
Lou
https://speedfreaksusa.com
Super helpful folks. If they don't have it, they will offer you good advice.
Lou
#6
Lexus Test Driver
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Anyone with Toms pads care to chime in?
pls specify which pad. Street version or the track one. Thanks.
I’m curious to know.
Op,
endless pads are great. I track with them but they’re just fine for street use. Dust is very manageable, way less than oem.
They don’t need much heat to grab, but you’re on a tropical island so cold pads prob not an issue anyway.
Can’t comment on longevity for daily street driving. Last few years, I went through a set of front pads every year. Rears are still the 1st set I put on.
Don’t seem to be too rough on rotors.
Overall I give A- Wish they would bite harder but I guess it’s a compromise between pad wear, rotor wear, and longevity.
pls specify which pad. Street version or the track one. Thanks.
I’m curious to know.
Op,
endless pads are great. I track with them but they’re just fine for street use. Dust is very manageable, way less than oem.
They don’t need much heat to grab, but you’re on a tropical island so cold pads prob not an issue anyway.
Can’t comment on longevity for daily street driving. Last few years, I went through a set of front pads every year. Rears are still the 1st set I put on.
Don’t seem to be too rough on rotors.
Overall I give A- Wish they would bite harder but I guess it’s a compromise between pad wear, rotor wear, and longevity.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
e36m3s50
Suspension and Brakes
9
08-13-11 01:46 PM
HarrierRX300
RX - 1st Gen (1999-2003)
9
05-06-11 11:05 AM