kevin380

Hello, I went to the dealership to get my fuel sensor recall done. The service guy just called me saying the front brake pads are shot and will last for another 2 weeks. they also need to do some work to the rotor, quoted me a price around $600. The OEM pads(not the low dust one) were replaced 20k miles ago. I do 50/50 city/highway driving and rarely do hard braking. does that sound right?

How do I visually inspect how much is left?

Thanks in advance.

'07 IS250 AWD

LDNN

I'd ask him to put that in the report, he should. Then take your car to an independent brake place in town to get second opinion. Most brake places would d a brake inspection for free.

20K miles is too low unless you do a lot of hard braking but you said you don't. I have an 07, too and my brakes were replaced at 43K miles.

calvin2376

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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...nt-brakes.html

You could check them yourself, or probably have a local shop do it too. A pair of front pads I believe from Sewell are ~$55, and rotors I think are ~$150. You can do one or both yourself. I'd ask them for more specifics on the "work" they want to do to the rotor. I'd never pay a dealership $600 based on something that vague.

For $600 they should be replacing the rotors and pads entirely, and even at that price it's too much for me.

http://is.sewellparts.com/accessorie...2007/1880.html
Register with your CL username and you'll get a discount.

birador

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yeah,its worth to ask from another independent shop if you want to save a lot of moolah,

Gville350

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Loosen all four lug nuts, jack up your ride, remove the nuts, remove wheel, inspect for remaining brake pad material. New pads and rotors can be had for $200 if done yourself.

Kurtz

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And your rotors are probably just fine too.

I'd certainly ask for more detail- including the measurements of the pads and rotors they took to suggest they need any attention.

heyarms

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Pffffff dealer told me my brake pads were shot... my independent mechanic said there was about 50% of the life left. F the dealers, sorry.

p0lo8

Replacing brake pads and rotors is easier than you think!
Get the parts from sewell or some auto store and DIY.

birador

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IS models has 5 (five) lugs i believe

Gville350

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LOL! That's what happens when you come from the "Honda world" for 8yrs!

Yes, 5 lugs.