Brakes, pads and rotors? Help Please.
09-13-06, 12:45 PM
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I'm taking my "new to me" 2000 RX300 into the shop next tuesday to get the rotors machined and the pads replaced (50% left) to eliminate a horrrrrrrid sqeal/grinding noise when you do slow speed breaking.
Most notable the other day when in a parking garage waiting in line to exit the facility. Sounded like someone was chasing me scratching fingernails down a chalkboard. *shudder*
This is after I had the breaks apart (at the shop) and cleaned/lubed up. This is going to set me back about $300.
Most notable the other day when in a parking garage waiting in line to exit the facility. Sounded like someone was chasing me scratching fingernails down a chalkboard. *shudder*
This is after I had the breaks apart (at the shop) and cleaned/lubed up. This is going to set me back about $300.
This will be our first brake job of any kind since buying the car from new. We've have 56k miles on it and never had a sqeak or anything. The only reason I want to replace the rotor rather than have them machines is because we're experiencing a lot of underbraking. Quite a bit of vibration, expecially on hard stops.
09-13-06, 05:52 PM
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Streetbeatcustoms has the best price for Rotora rotors, no tax, free shipping over $100. Here is a link for RX300
http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/rot...us-rx-300.html
Correction - the price for RX300 is higher than my memory serves. But if you are not in a hurry, subscribe to their email list and you will get promotional discount. I paid $157.79 shipped for two front slotted and e-coated rotors last year for my Acura with $20 off.
If you are not into slotted rotors, you can go for Brembo blank (only front axle application) or OEM as Tammy posted above.
I went with Akebono ProAct Ceramic pads from www.rockauto.com, they have the best price and only place to have both front and rear application.
http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/rot...us-rx-300.html
Correction - the price for RX300 is higher than my memory serves. But if you are not in a hurry, subscribe to their email list and you will get promotional discount. I paid $157.79 shipped for two front slotted and e-coated rotors last year for my Acura with $20 off.
If you are not into slotted rotors, you can go for Brembo blank (only front axle application) or OEM as Tammy posted above.
I went with Akebono ProAct Ceramic pads from www.rockauto.com, they have the best price and only place to have both front and rear application.
09-13-06, 06:44 PM
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Akebono includes shims and high temperature noise supression grease with pads. Shims are made with thin metal plates that have self adhesive surface on one side, real easy to put them on.
09-13-06, 07:39 PM
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Now are your rotors and pads OEM parts?
This will be our first brake job of any kind since buying the car from new. We've have 56k miles on it and never had a sqeak or anything. The only reason I want to replace the rotor rather than have them machines is because we're experiencing a lot of underbraking. Quite a bit of vibration, expecially on hard stops.
This will be our first brake job of any kind since buying the car from new. We've have 56k miles on it and never had a sqeak or anything. The only reason I want to replace the rotor rather than have them machines is because we're experiencing a lot of underbraking. Quite a bit of vibration, expecially on hard stops.
09-13-06, 08:39 PM
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After making some calls, I took TunedRx's suggestion and went with the Rotora's and Akebono combination. Thanks for all the help. I'll post how the job went when all the parts get here.
..and if anyone is in the market for new brakes here are the exact part numbers. I hope its not against any forum rules to list part numbers.
http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/
Rotora Lexus Rx 300 Awd 98-03 Slotted Rotor; Front
Part #: Y002_ROT168440880-NY
Rotora Lexus Rx 300 Awd 98-03 Slotted Rotor; Rear
Part #: Y000_ROT168440890-NY
www.rockauto.com
AKEBONO Part # ACT325
Rear - ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad {OE Ceramic}
AKEBONO Part # ACT930
Front - ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad {OE Ceramic}
..and if anyone is in the market for new brakes here are the exact part numbers. I hope its not against any forum rules to list part numbers.
http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/
Rotora Lexus Rx 300 Awd 98-03 Slotted Rotor; Front
Part #: Y002_ROT168440880-NY
Rotora Lexus Rx 300 Awd 98-03 Slotted Rotor; Rear
Part #: Y000_ROT168440890-NY
www.rockauto.com
AKEBONO Part # ACT325
Rear - ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad {OE Ceramic}
AKEBONO Part # ACT930
Front - ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad {OE Ceramic}
09-18-06, 09:40 PM
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I haven't changed the pads on my RX yet ('99 with 70K and still on original pads) because I drive a lot of highway, but from my previous cars ('95 Civic, '98 Accord, '92 Integra) the caliper should flip up just by removing the lower caliper bolt. Basically, the caliper would pivot on the top bolt so that you don't actually remove the whole caliper off the rotor. I don't know if the RX is designed this way, but it would save you some time.
You'll need a C-clamp to 'push' that caliper piston back into the caliper so that when the new pads are on, there will be enough clearance for the caliper to slide back on.
Good luck.
You'll need a C-clamp to 'push' that caliper piston back into the caliper so that when the new pads are on, there will be enough clearance for the caliper to slide back on.
Good luck.
09-19-06, 05:25 AM
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To replace the pads, the caliper half pivots up on the upper bolt.
To replace the rotors, the entire caliper is removed and mounted to the side, relieving the strain on the brake hose.
To replace the rotors, the entire caliper is removed and mounted to the side, relieving the strain on the brake hose.
09-25-06, 08:33 AM
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ok, i want to replace the rotors and pads on my 99 RX300 as well, but i want to make sure i understand all this. so please correct me if im wrong... removing the front rotors is straight forward. remove the pads, then the caliper and bang the rotor a little bit and it should come off, correct?? but the rear is a little harder... u need to remove the ENTIRE caliper (with pads in it) and then remove the rotor?? what other details should i consider with the rear b/c im confused about the whole spring thing 
thanks in advance 
thanks in advance