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Old 08-18-12, 06:12 AM
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Got a Lexus IS350. Stealership said i need new brake pads. Should i buy it from the stealership or buy it from somewhere else cheaper? If i do, whats a good brand?
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Hawk or EBC are good aftermarket brands.

Less expensive ones are the Autozone brands or Oreilleys brands but I wouldn't recommend them for a Lexus.

One of the less expensive places online for Lexus OEM parts is Sewell, if you want to purchase genuine Lexus parts. Make sure you get the low dust pads.
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I went with ebc red. I heard they last long qiuet and is made in uk.
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hawk hps...very grabby if you're into that kind of feeling
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Assuming it's not for track use I can't think of any good reason not to use the OEM low-dust pads. They're $47.23 from Sewell with the CL discount.
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Meh, pass on EBC pads.

OEM pads for 99.5% of Lexus members will serve all driving purposes well.
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I would love to try TOYOTA brand low dust pads.
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Originally Posted by reyoasian
hawk hps...very grabby if you're into that kind of feeling
Indeed! I put Hawk on my Honda and they were VERY grabby. Seemed to be worse in stop and go situations, which is the opposite of what you would expect (brake fade). I pulled them back off after a year and went with Raybestos. I have Hawk on the rear but no grabbing since the rear is such a small percentage of the braking.

Shortly after buying the IS (2 years ago), I bought Centric pads and rotors from Rock Auto for the front and rear. They are still on there, have plenty of pad left and I have never had any squeaking, grabbing, dusting or overheating issues with them. Regardless of which pads you choose, be sure you change the hardware and lube your caliper pins with caliper grease. Not doing those two things are a huge reason why many people have issues after changing their brakes.
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Originally Posted by Slammer1
Indeed! I put Hawk on my Honda and they were VERY grabby. Seemed to be worse in stop and go situations, which is the opposite of what you would expect (brake fade). I pulled them back off after a year and went with Raybestos. I have Hawk on the rear but no grabbing since the rear is such a small percentage of the braking.

Shortly after buying the IS (2 years ago), I bought Centric pads and rotors from Rock Auto for the front and rear. They are still on there, have plenty of pad left and I have never had any squeaking, grabbing, dusting or overheating issues with them. Regardless of which pads you choose, be sure you change the hardware and lube your caliper pins with caliper grease. Not doing those two things are a huge reason why many people have issues after changing their brakes.
i actually like the grabby feeling, i know it's psychological but it definitely makes me feel safer

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Originally Posted by sw2oboi
I went with ebc red. I heard they last long qiuet and is made in uk.
^^ Agreed.
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I've used the low dust OEM, seem to work great.
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Do you have the part number for the OEM low dust pad?
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Originally Posted by tlhn97
Do you have the part number for the OEM low dust pad?
Answer can found in this thread. Welcome to CL!
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...-pad-part.html
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If you don't track your car, stick to OEM. Buy it off Sewell
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EBC Reds feel pretty good. I hear the Hawk HPS are noisier.


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