I'm tired of cleaning the brake dust off of my wife's IS250. SO...
10-06-08, 02:22 AM
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There was a TSIB recently released that covers 08 vehicles. The pads are not "updated" pads, as the dusting is a side effect of aggressive braking materials. The vehicle is acting exactly as it was intended to. The TSIB offers "alternative" pads, for those who find the excessive dusting offensive.
10-06-08, 06:56 AM
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There was a TSIB recently released that covers 08 vehicles. The pads are not "updated" pads, as the dusting is a side effect of aggressive braking materials. The vehicle is acting exactly as it was intended to. The TSIB offers "alternative" pads, for those who find the excessive dusting offensive.
10-06-08, 08:05 AM
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I purchased a set of "Kleen Wheels". Had them on some of my previous cars. Don't care that you cant see the calipers . As long as the dust is minimized, we can live with it. BTW, I put EBC RED ceramic font brake pads on my daughter's IS250 and there was no reduction in brake dust.
I'd be interested in knowing how those work for you. I tried them myself about 10 years ago and they made a horible noise when rubbing the calipers.
10-06-08, 10:11 AM
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I have had no issues with the Akebono ceramic brakes on the front of the 350Z which is actually my son's (26 yrs old) daily driver. I actually own the car on paper although in essence it is his car and he pays the monthly loan payment and insurance. I will transfer ownership after it is paid off.
10-06-08, 10:20 AM
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I've been begging my dealer for this and they insist there is no '08 TSB. I got them to shut off the DRLs, which they said was illegal (it's not) but can't get them to do this!
10-06-08, 10:22 AM
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I have had no issues with the Akebono ceramic brakes on the front of the 350Z which is actually my son's (26 yrs old) daily driver. I actually own the car on paper although in essence it is his car and he pays the monthly loan payment and insurance. I will transfer ownership after it is paid off.
Sorry, I wasn't very clear. I'm interested in your experience with the "Kleen Wheels"
10-06-08, 01:32 PM
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Yes, here's all the proof you need.
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10-06-08, 04:35 PM
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10-06-08, 04:56 PM
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I wonder why Lexus just doesn't change the pads from the factory to the newer ones? Why go through the hassle of continuing to put TSIB's out to cover this 'problem'? They could easily change the stock pads (they have had multiple year change overs to do this). Or does Lexus engineering feel the best overall performance is given by the old, dusty pads? Enquiring minds want to know.