Complete IS-F Brake Thread (Under-construction)
08-01-11, 05:02 PM
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08-26-11, 06:12 PM
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Lobuxracer,
You seem to be a fan of the carbotech pads. Do you know a good website/vendor on here to get them from at not a "retail price." Only place I found them at was below (THMotorsports). Carbotech's website did say NOT to get them through JDM Hub website you come across. If the lowest I can get them for is $380 for a set of the 1521's, I think I may just get Project Mu's since they make pads for all 4 corners.
http://thmotorsports.com/carbotech/c.../i-240282.aspx
Side note, has anyone tried disc italia pads yet???? The prices are pretty damn good
($260 for all 4) and they are ceramic. Not yet available but soon drilled & slotted rotors or just slotted for the F as well. When I see prices that are low it often reminds me of the "you get what you pay for" phrase and wanted to see if anyone took a dive into trying out this companies products on their F.
Brake Pads- http://www.brakeworld.com/ProductLis...=LEXUS&mod=ISF
Rotors NYA (Not yet Available)- http://www.brakeworld.com/ProductLis...=LEXUS&mod=ISF
I really want to order some brake pads soon and it pisses me off that HAWK has still never released a set for the rears. People can talk HAWK down all they want but I am a big fan of them and if they offered pads for all 4 corners I would happily buy right now. I don't know if it matter or not, but putting diff companies pads in the front and a diff companies pads in the back makes me feel uneasy.
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You seem to be a fan of the carbotech pads. Do you know a good website/vendor on here to get them from at not a "retail price." Only place I found them at was below (THMotorsports). Carbotech's website did say NOT to get them through JDM Hub website you come across. If the lowest I can get them for is $380 for a set of the 1521's, I think I may just get Project Mu's since they make pads for all 4 corners.
http://thmotorsports.com/carbotech/c.../i-240282.aspx
Side note, has anyone tried disc italia pads yet???? The prices are pretty damn good
($260 for all 4) and they are ceramic. Not yet available but soon drilled & slotted rotors or just slotted for the F as well. When I see prices that are low it often reminds me of the "you get what you pay for" phrase and wanted to see if anyone took a dive into trying out this companies products on their F.
Brake Pads- http://www.brakeworld.com/ProductLis...=LEXUS&mod=ISF
Rotors NYA (Not yet Available)- http://www.brakeworld.com/ProductLis...=LEXUS&mod=ISF
I really want to order some brake pads soon and it pisses me off that HAWK has still never released a set for the rears. People can talk HAWK down all they want but I am a big fan of them and if they offered pads for all 4 corners I would happily buy right now. I don't know if it matter or not, but putting diff companies pads in the front and a diff companies pads in the back makes me feel uneasy.
Nate
09-01-11, 09:29 PM
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Checked the OEM pricing again today, and everything seems to have returned to the previous pricing. Low price for OEM discs is back to $197...not sure what happened for a moment to increase this to $327, but I'm glad to see the Brembo discs available for less than $200 each again.
I had a question. I see a lot of interest in carbotech, but they offer around 5 different kinds. What would you guys recommend for daily driving and the occasional "spirited" driving? The bobcat one is the least expensive, and seems to do the job.
Same question as above. What's a good dealer for carbotech?
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09-02-11, 05:59 AM
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^^^ Think he was looking at Sewell.... $393.80 with the CL discount for a pair of front rotors ---> http://is.sewellparts.com/accessorie...2008/2142.html
09-02-11, 11:21 AM
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^^^ Think he was looking at Sewell.... $393.80 with the CL discount for a pair of front rotors ---> http://is.sewellparts.com/accessorie...2008/2142.html
Well then thats working perfectly... Since it comes out to $196.90 each rotor .. !!!
10 months ago, the price jumped to $327 each rotor
~ Joe Z
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09-02-11, 11:50 PM
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Hey guys, anyone have any luck using the AC Delco Silicone lube to kill the squeeks. I did the TSB for the rears and that seems to have done the trick for the rears. I swapped to Bobcats for the fronts and I've still getting squeeks under light breaking.
09-13-11, 01:26 PM
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Well it's time. I have noise from brakes and have measured the pads.
My OEM front and rear rotors measure at 27mm.
All Data at Audi dealership says front rotor is 30mm and 28mm being minimum.
The rear is 28mm and 26mm being minimum. Is this correct? I did a search and got some different information.
Should I replace all 4 rotors or just keep using them? Replace the front and keep using the rear?
I spoke to Robert at MVP and he has a set of Front/Rear Project Mu pads.
My OEM front and rear rotors measure at 27mm.
All Data at Audi dealership says front rotor is 30mm and 28mm being minimum.
The rear is 28mm and 26mm being minimum. Is this correct? I did a search and got some different information.
Should I replace all 4 rotors or just keep using them? Replace the front and keep using the rear?
I spoke to Robert at MVP and he has a set of Front/Rear Project Mu pads.
09-13-11, 02:13 PM
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All Data at Audi dealership says front rotor is 30mm and 28mm being minimum.
The rear is 28mm and 26mm being minimum.
Is this correct? I did a search and got some different information.
Should I replace all 4 rotors or just keep using them?
Replace the front and keep using the rear?
It is time for new front rotors.. The rears should last you the same amount of miles on have on your ODO now..
~ Joe Z
09-22-11, 05:28 PM
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I am going to order the following from Rock Auto
CENTRIC Part # 30913650 StopTech Street Performance Brake Pads
Front
CENTRIC Part # 30913660 StopTech Street Performance Brake Pads
Rear
CENTRIC Part # 12844163 Cross Drilled OEM Brake Rotor-Preferred
Rear
CENTRIC Part # 12844164 Cross Drilled OEM Brake Rotor-Preferred
Front
Total is 500$
Anything else I need to order for my mechanic to do the full brake job?
CENTRIC Part # 30913650 StopTech Street Performance Brake Pads
Front
CENTRIC Part # 30913660 StopTech Street Performance Brake Pads
Rear
CENTRIC Part # 12844163 Cross Drilled OEM Brake Rotor-Preferred
Rear
CENTRIC Part # 12844164 Cross Drilled OEM Brake Rotor-Preferred
Front
Total is 500$
Anything else I need to order for my mechanic to do the full brake job?
Does anyone have any feedback on how well the Centric Part # 12844164/12844163 Cross Drilled OEM Rotors from Rock Auto are holding up for the long term?
I'm thinking about purchasing a set of all 4 of these rotors but it makes me a little nervous considering Sewell's current pricing has them listed at $500+ for the fronts and $700+ for the rears.
I know Sewell's pricing has been fluctuating, but holy crap that seems like pure robbery.I know there's been discussion about the Centric OEM's being made in China but how are they holding up for you guys who have been running them?
Thanks in advance
