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Change to Ceramic Brake Pads?
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Ceramic Brake Pads worth the $$
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Can someone explain the pros and cons of Ceramic Brake pads compared to the OEM set up? I have the oem pads on and did not do the TSIB to swap them out. I am happy with the brakes now. I don't want to sacrifice braking to get rid of the dust. I have had many places talk about these over the years and was considering giving them a try. Just looking for those that have them on your car or that have used them.
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Mike
Thanks!
Mike
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I would say you are both guessing and wrong. That's about the most uninformed statement I've seen regarding the OEM pads yet.
ALL Lexus pads (and Toyota) are semi-metallic.
ALL Lexus pads (and Toyota) are semi-metallic.
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Can someone explain the pros and cons of Ceramic Brake pads compared to the OEM set up? I have the oem pads on and did not do the TSIB to swap them out. I am happy with the brakes now. I don't want to sacrifice braking to get rid of the dust. I have had many places talk about these over the years and was considering giving them a try. Just looking for those that have them on your car or that have used them.
Thanks!
Mike
Thanks!
Mike
I got the TSIB brake pads put last year. They have been perfect ever since. The brake dust in the front is cut down by +70%, pedal feel is much better (not as grabby), and basically no performance loss. Next time we meet up you can drive my car around and check it out.
Vik
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Mike,
I got the TSIB brake pads put last year. They have been perfect ever since. The brake dust in the front is cut down by +70%, pedal feel is much better (not as grabby), and basically no performance loss. Next time we meet up you can drive my car around and check it out.
Vik
I got the TSIB brake pads put last year. They have been perfect ever since. The brake dust in the front is cut down by +70%, pedal feel is much better (not as grabby), and basically no performance loss. Next time we meet up you can drive my car around and check it out.
Vik
I just installed Ceramics a few weeks back and painted the calipers. Brian and I need to do the rear pads and will post a DIY when we do. So far the brakes are awesome! I have dust but I am hoping that its just do to the break in. I like how the brakes are grabby
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which thread that discuss about the EBC red stuff?
Yeah, I had the EBC red stuff before, I think it is too hard for our rotors. I just replace my rotors and go back to the new OEM brake pads (83.45 for the front and 63.45 for the rear.)
Yeah, I had the EBC red stuff before, I think it is too hard for our rotors. I just replace my rotors and go back to the new OEM brake pads (83.45 for the front and 63.45 for the rear.)
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