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Old 01-22-12, 08:26 PM
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my brake light just went on..where can i go to get my brakes done or can i do it myself? if i do it myself what do i need and where can i buy what i need? thanks
Old 01-22-12, 09:07 PM
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u can sure do it yr self all u would need is the pads and rotors...u don't really need to change them but i would...umm a jack and some jack stands...u wuold need a torque wrench and yr basic tools all metric...it will take about a few hours of yr afternoon..lmk if u need some help...im free only on weekends though...it will cost u less then half if u do it yr self rather then take it to a shop..how ever if u dont' know how to wrench on cars then yr best bet is to take it to a shop..lol
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Its probably your brake pads...buy oem pads from servco.

youtube is your best friend if you want to know more about change brake pads and/or rotors...easy DIY if you have some tools. If you dont have tools...i suggest investing in some.
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The first time I did my front brakes I bought my pads from Sewell Lexus. Link your CL account to Sewell so you can get your CL discount. If you have base access, then you can use the lift and tools for about $3 hr and they can or you can resurface your rotors for a small fee.

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make sure you keep the oem shims from your old pads (assuming its still there).
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if i do have to do a brake job should i do an ls400 brake job since I'm going to do it anyway?
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Originally Posted by 808_GS400
make sure you keep the oem shims from your old pads (assuming its still there).
Correct...if you plan to just replace the pads.

And don't forget the anti-squeal paste.

Originally Posted by blkchry2gs
if i do have to do a brake job should i do an ls400 brake job since I'm going to do it anyway?
Maybe you should....the LS400 calipers costs around $150 shipped from aliga...PM him directly. With that, you will need LS400 rotors and pads too....optional is stainless steel brake lines and a complete caliper rebuild kit.

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@pete...so the stainless steel brake lines are optional? and what else would i need...rca's? a rough estimate on how much would doing a ls400 brakes be? thanks
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Originally Posted by blkchry2gs
@pete...so the stainless steel brake lines are optional? and what else would i need...rca's? a rough estimate on how much would doing a ls400 brakes be? thanks
Best guess....

LS400 bbk... $150
LS400 pads...$100
LS400 rotors...200
Front RCA...$145
Hubcentric Spacer....depending on wheel/offset....$???
SS lines...$120...optional
LS400 caliper rebuild kit....$??..optional, but recommended.
Anti-squeal paste...$8
Hi temp paint...$10
Brake Fluid to bleed system

Labor....DIY.
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