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Old 06-28-08 | 03:18 PM
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I got an oil change today and was told that I need to replace my front brake pads. I heard that axxis makes good pads for IS 250.
What other mfg are good for an is250
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Old 06-28-08 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by shrka
I got an oil change today and was told that I need to replace my front brake pads. I heard that axxis makes good pads for IS 250.
What other mfg are good for an is250
thanks in advance

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I don't know if Carbon Metalic makes pads for IS, but that is the best pad I have ever used.
Old 06-28-08 | 07:19 PM
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look for akebono
Old 06-29-08 | 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by slowandlow
look for akebono

how much do these go for?
never heard of them....
nonetheless thank you
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Originally Posted by Byprodrive
I don't know if Carbon Metalic makes pads for IS, but that is the best pad I have ever used.
thanks for the info....will look into it.
Old 06-29-08 | 02:32 PM
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I'd just go with the TSIB pads. No dust and great performance for street driving.

If you don't mind the dust, the OEM original pads are MSRP $59.95. You can get them cheaper from our site sponsors.

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Old 07-02-08 | 12:33 PM
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Thanks, just bookmarked the link... can't beleive that my local dealer charged me 83$ for the front pads...
Old 07-02-08 | 10:05 PM
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isn't there a brake called "green" something...
i am looking for something that doesn't give off too much dust.
but i do like the oem in the braking power.
Old 07-03-08 | 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by shrka
isn't there a brake called "green" something...
i am looking for something that doesn't give off too much dust.
but i do like the oem in the braking power.
The low dust TSIB pads are green.
Old 07-03-08 | 07:45 AM
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akebono FTW!
Old 07-03-08 | 08:14 AM
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http://akebonobrakes.com/aftermarket...nce/index.html

looks like there are a few different pads. are people getting the proact or street performance?

as for the "green" does anyone know the name of the mfg and how much?
Old 07-03-08 | 02:22 PM
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ebc green?

anyway...do the TSIB brakes from the dealer. Work great plus its Free under warranty.
Old 07-03-08 | 11:58 PM
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I'm close..if not past 50K.
so the brake tsib won't work...;(
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