New to Lexus: Brakes seem soft or do I have a problem?
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New to Lexus: Brakes seem soft or do I have a problem?
Hi all
I just got a 1998 GS400 and the brakes worry me a little bit. Before I bought the car, it got a clean bill of health from a Lexus mechanic.
But when I drive it, the brakes seem soft (lots of pedal travel and not much stopping power until the end where the brakes grab fairly hard). The brake pedal is also fairly slow to return to the normal position after I press on it hard.
I am wondering if this is just how the stock brakes feel and work or if I might have an issue (air in the brake lines)?
Is there a way to test the brakes without going to a mechanic?
Thanks in advance!
I just got a 1998 GS400 and the brakes worry me a little bit. Before I bought the car, it got a clean bill of health from a Lexus mechanic.
But when I drive it, the brakes seem soft (lots of pedal travel and not much stopping power until the end where the brakes grab fairly hard). The brake pedal is also fairly slow to return to the normal position after I press on it hard.
I am wondering if this is just how the stock brakes feel and work or if I might have an issue (air in the brake lines)?
Is there a way to test the brakes without going to a mechanic?
Thanks in advance!
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Sadly, that's the way the OEM GS brakes are. When you need to stop, the GS brakes are some of the best in the world. The problem is the mushy feel and no real brake bite for the first inch or two of pedal travel.
need a cure for it? Convert the front brakes to the Supra TT setup. The disc is bigger, and the caliper has 4 pistons instead of the GS' 2 pistons.
need a cure for it? Convert the front brakes to the Supra TT setup. The disc is bigger, and the caliper has 4 pistons instead of the GS' 2 pistons.
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what the pads or the bbk kit? the pads arent that much around 60 for the front call your local dealer
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I've got a TT setup in the front with Rotora slotted rotors... ATE fluid.. Hawk HPS pads... Goodridge SS lines...
I must say that the pedal is extremely firm.. It is a great feeling. I don't regret spending the $$ at all.
I must say that the pedal is extremely firm.. It is a great feeling. I don't regret spending the $$ at all.
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You can put the parts together the parts for the Supra TT front brakes for around $600. Re-man calipers are available, Rotora Slotted Rotors would be my choice, Rotora coated SS lines (currently using), and a good ceramic pad (Akebono Euro ceramic was recently reccomended to me, I have Axxis Ultimates right now).
Best first step though is Stainless lines and a ceramic pad. Try that and see if you want more later. I think you'll need an 18in. wheel to clear the TT caliper.
Best first step though is Stainless lines and a ceramic pad. Try that and see if you want more later. I think you'll need an 18in. wheel to clear the TT caliper.
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You can put the parts together the parts for the Supra TT front brakes for around $600. Re-man calipers are available, Rotora Slotted Rotors would be my choice, Rotora coated SS lines (currently using), and a good ceramic pad (Akebono Euro ceramic was recently reccomended to me, I have Axxis Ultimates right now).
Best first step though is Stainless lines and a ceramic pad. Try that and see if you want more later. I think you'll need an 18in. wheel to clear the TT caliper.
Best first step though is Stainless lines and a ceramic pad. Try that and see if you want more later. I think you'll need an 18in. wheel to clear the TT caliper.
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Lines and pads + labor would run how much...?
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sorry i didnt. i get lazy when i type