was going to go with aftermarket but is this fair price for the OEM kit?, includes wire, lube shims
https://www.lexuspartsnow.com/oem-le...tra2=&filter=()

 

Aftermarket set is less than $100, what am I missing?

 

should have clarified, aftermarket options are Endless, Project Mu and Toms only

 

That's a decent price for OEM pad kits. You'll save a whole $11 and get free shipping ordering from Bell Lexus. So really just down to your preferred vendor.

I run Endless pads, but I order them from Nengun or Black Hawk Japan for way less than what US vendors are selling them for. Only downside is sometimes long wait times. The full set I ordered mid-Nov just shipped this week.

Virtual high five for using proper pads on this platform.

 

Yep, have Nengun bookmarked. Btw, would you consider the Dixel PD slotted rotors as recommended by Nengun. I believe Dixels used in Japan track races.

 

Simply due to the weight of rotors, the cost of shipping would make me rule those out. Both RR-Racing and Figs offer 2-piece rotors that are pretty nice. If you don't want 2-piece then the OEM Lexus rotors or Centric would be a logical option.

 

I run dynamic friction active performance pads on my GSF from RockAuto. They are $80, have great feel and bite and way better than stock. works great for track days. Same pads for RCF.

 

https://www.dynamicfriction.com/prod...ke-pads-active

wow 1400 deg temp....how many RCF / GSF guys you know run these....they seem to have a higher temp than the stop techs i had on my ISF and those had some serious bite.

can you give a more descriptive review?

 

I was only able to used them for about a month before having to put the car away for winter. During that time I was able to do 3 twenty minute session at a small track. The initial bite was very good and it was easy to modulate, and no fade like before. I am able to brake much later than before when I was running the brembo tsb pad the previous owner had on. My fear of going in too hot was gone as I always able to slow the car down. I Only did 3 sessions because I shredded one of my brand new front ps4s during the 3 rd session. Not sure about the temp but the l could see the heat plume coming off the front rotor between sessions. It was about 50F that day. Dust wise I think it's fine but kinda too early for me to tell. I had NO issue with brake noise. they are quiet and performance really increase after bedding . I really like them and would get them again. I have change a lot of brake for friends and family and I've been the most impressed with the visual quality of these pad when they arrived. Hope this helps. I will provide more feedback in the spring, if for some reason they're not good or wearing out the rotor, I'll be sure to post an update, but for now the car is put away. The price is what attracted me to them and I'm glad I give them a try

 

Wow...it does all that for $90? I got the Brembo pads for around the same price and initial bite was solid but repeated hard stops was not sustainable...even canyon carving was a little sketchy. If these deliver track bite at $90 then that's not a bad deal...I was looking into some Toms but they were $375 OTD...

 

@cvt I noticed a spider chart in the link you provided that shows performance data for the brake pad. Take a look at that. It scores very hire is most categories except wheel cleanliness. I personally have not experienced any noise with them. The chart is at the bottom of the page.
https://www.dynamicfriction.com/prod...ke-pads-active I think they are well worth the price at RockAuto

 

First off. Do you have a brake pad light on the dash? If not, you do not need to replace your wear sensors.

Secondly, avoid the stock pads at all cost! I bought my F with brand new pads so I decided I would live with drowning in brake dust and the annoying screeching because I didn’t want to spend money. I’m too cheap and too poor. why replace perfectly good pads right? Wrong! I could easily tell the finish on the wheels was taking a beating from all the dust and the cleaning. After 2 years I decided to go with the Tom’s pads. After 1 week I fully regret not changing the stock pads on day one.

Lastly, I looked all over the web for a “brake parts hardware kit”. It’s like 100+ dollars a side everywhere. And then at the last minute I checked rock auto and they have full sets, both sides, for $15! A huge savings!

My 2c. It’s a really easy job so spend the money on good aftermarket pads and save a ton of money doing the job yourself. The damage alone to the wheels from all the iron brake dust is not worth keeping the stock pads. Before and after below.

 

I noticed on Rock Auto they have track pads (above in performance than the Active Performance). Hear anything on those?

At $90-$100...maybe i'll try them to see.

I'm still planning on getting Tom's later on if they don't pan out.

 

I have df active performance pads on my GSF and love them thus far. Only used for about a month before having to put the car away for winter but that include one performance driving school and they performed very well on the track under hard braking and no noise. I am Going to take my car out of storage this weekend so I will report if any negative, so far none.

 

Thanks!! I just went with the Active Performance pads, from RockAuto. This was a great deal. Can't wait to get them in and replaced to see how they feel.