Billy350

I just got back from my 20k service on my 08 IS350, and the dealer says that I need to replace both front brake pads & discs. I've started to hear it when I stop so it's no big surprise, but the dealer wants just under $800 total!

Does that seem a bit high, or am I just cheap?

I want to shop around, but I want to make sure I don't get screwed on quality, either. What should I expect to pay?

Coconut

Have you gotten the "dustless" TSIB brake pads done yet?

If not, the dealership will give you the brake pads and install them for free and they may possibly replace your rotors for free as well.

chris07is

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they are BS you...it depends on your driving habits...20k its kinda early to replace that...you need TSIB, they'll replace your brake pad or might even replace your rotor...go to another dealer, tell them that there's a lot of dust in your rims from the brake and tell them its squeking...

Fizzboy7

At 20k miles, it's pretty late to be asking for the TSIB. You can try, but be prepared for either answer. My dealer warned me from the start not to wait too long to have it done (under 5k). Otherwise, I'd seek an outside mechanic to do the job for probably half the price. Good luck.

NYCIS350

My dealer wanted to charge me 500 for front brakes and to resurface the rotors...

Kurtz

iTrader: (1)

The text of the TSIB says it applies anytime during the 4 yr/50k mile warranty period.

I know the occasional dealer has hassled folks bringing it in with higher miles, but nothing in the actual TSIB suggests they have a right to.

MIA IS250

I did the brake TSIB @ 25000 miles, no issue

sinister2c

highway robbery. rotors and pads are $300 worth of parts.

Rossyman

For those that have the "dustless" brakes, did you notice any affect on the performance? One thing I love about the 350 is the incredible braking and don't really want to change that.

Kurtz

iTrader: (1)

It would be physically impossible for them to change the braking distance- pads have no impact at all on braking distance assuming they can engage ABS.


They will change the -feel- of the brakes though, making them less grabby, and more linear and predictable... which most would consider a good thing.

Phil888

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Quick question guys, will the dealership charge to have the TSIB change? My rotors are creating alot of dust and I call the dealership and they told me to come to make a complain. I have about 12,500 miles and its about 8 months old.

Kurtz

iTrader: (1)

TSIB repairs are free so long as your car is still within the factory warranty (4 yr/50k miles for Lexus)

Billy350

My dealer claimed that the rotors cannot be resurfaced, that the ones on the IS are special and not a serviceable part... Said they'd have to be replaced entirely.

Billy350

My dealer hasn't even mentioned that to me. I'll definitely call and request that. If it's a recall/warranty thing, I don't see why not.

Thanks for the heads up!

Phil888

iTrader: (1)

oh okay, thanks!!!