Billbosh

Hello Lexfans
I took my car into the local Merchants/Tire Kingdom near my office b/c of squeaky brakes for my 99 GS400 (noise is constant and more pronounced when braking). According to them, my left rear pads are worn out, probably due to a sticking caliper. They recommended replacing the rear pads, rear calipers and (possibly) rear rotors- BOTH sides, even though the right rear (and all fronts) had plenty of life left. They use TWI brand calipers & pads, & Brembo rotors.
Here's the price breakdown (no pun intended)

calipers $163.70/side, labor$82/side
rotors $44.35/side

First, should both sides automatically be replaced?

Second, is TWI a good brand? Should I go with TWI, stock or other aftermarket? BTW, I'm not prepared to spend $1-2K plus for any kick a$$ braking upgrade system, especially for the rears.

I already have a call in to Steve @ Carson Toyota on the subject.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Bill Boshnick
99 GS4
58,000 miles

JacobT

The sticking caliper can be fixed by rebuilding the piston and replacing the seals. And I do not think TWI makes calipers for GS. If you do not plan to upgrade the brakes, just have them rebuilt and installed new pads and you're ready to go

Billbosh

Thanks for the info Jacob
Do you know what kind of place will rebuild the calipers and how much it costs?
Thanks again
-Bill

JacobT

All brake shops(Brake check, Just brakes) and even Midas can rebuild your calipers. If I remember correctly, it's around $40 per caliper.

- Jacob