blksolara

Dealer charging me $350 to replace front brake pads. Can someone help confirm if thats reasonable or should I look into a mom/pop specialist that can do it? Is the F sport brake pad only available by Lexus Dealer? I can't find the part online. Thanks.

LexSense

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Brake pads are a common maintenance item that just about every automotive shop should be able to do.
As long as you don't get a completely idiotic shop to replace your pads - you should definitely be able to shop around for a cheaper price at a ma and pa shop.
Also ask if machining rotors (if needed) are included in the price you shop for.

Sewell Lexus online parts store shut down, otherwise I'd recommend you get the pads through them.
But for now, http://mylparts.com/ has them - look through the vendor classified for the 10% additional discount coupon too

cp2

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to be honest, changing the brake pads is the easy part. just have to get your rotors turned at a shop if you want to save even more money. also...dunno if it still works for these cars but w/ my is300, I just asked for the part number and then called a Toyota parts dept. 9 out of 10 times they had it and it was cheaper than lexus.

My0gr81

If the rotors are true and within specs for thickness, there is no need to turn them. For most, as long as you haven't left the pads to wear down to the metal, you don't feel any pulsing when braking, you should be able to go though at least 2 or even 3 set of pads before you need to do anything with the rotors. When that time comes, considering that the rotor out, it's cheaper to just replace it with a new set rather than turning them.

Jbreezie

I would go to a reputable lexus/toyota dealership and get Akeobono Ceramic pads. I'm so tired of the brake dust!!

Noeh

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^ Word, just buy the pads and pay a shop ~1hr labor to have them installed.

criticalgt

Just ordered the IS350 non-fsport pads from mylparts.com

Pads are manufactured by Akibono I believe

4TehNguyen

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if you have the simple tools you can change out front pads in 20 minutes. DIY is so easy

rp2000r

I have the 350F, Love the car, Can't stand the brake dust on the front wheels. Ian sure over time all the dust will affect the wheels/paints finish.

My local dealer claims there are no other compatible Lexus pads for the car, They said the Non F 350 pads won't work...

Is that true?
If anyone has used them can you provide me a part number please!

Hoping to use OEM pads to resolve the issue. I don't track the car so losing a few feet of stopping distance is ok for me.

THX, Ryan

4TehNguyen

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lol dealer is clueless. Im using the low dust pads I had on my 2IS, the brakes are the exact same. I bring out the F Sport pads if I go to the track.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...g-caliper.html

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEXUS-OEM-FACTORY-FRONT-BRAKE-PAD-SET-09-13-IS350-low-dust-/331512536320?fits=Model%3AIS350&hash=item4d2fafdd00&vxp=mtr

EJ255t

ya I had that issue, I just bought Stoptech street pads and slotted rotors. no brake dust issue! lexus didn't say anything about them either.

criticalgt

FRONT PADS IS350; w/o Sport - Fits 2014 Lexus IS350 F Sport
Lexus Genuine Factory Part Part Number: 0446530510

http://www.mylparts.com/parts/2014/L...&siteid=214992

rp2000r

THANKS! ordering a set now!

Ecko508

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where can i get some nice rotors? drilled? slotted? any one have photos or places they bought from

Ecko508

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also how hard is the install?