Brake pads & rotors
12-15-11, 08:56 PM
#2
Lexus Test Driver
My rear discs/pads are just NAPA branded stuff, but the front rotors are R1 Concepts (cut from Centric blanks, just like StopTech) drilled/slotted ($125 shipped directly through them with free shipping) and front pads are EBC RedStuff units, which were dusty at first, but have been very clean the last couple years - they're due for replacement in about ~8k miles.
I've been satisfied with this setup, though my previous R1 Concepts slotted front rotors suffered heavy warping and burning about a year and a half of regular use. Still, for the price, it adds a bit of curb appeal as well.
I've been satisfied with this setup, though my previous R1 Concepts slotted front rotors suffered heavy warping and burning about a year and a half of regular use. Still, for the price, it adds a bit of curb appeal as well.
12-15-11, 11:36 PM
#4
Front: R1 Concept Cross Drilled / Slotted w/ oem pads
http://www.r1concepts.com/lexus-ls40...-EDS.44107.htm
Rear R1 Concept Blank Roto w/ oem pads
http://www.r1concepts.com/lexus-ls40...-EOE.44084.htm
http://www.r1concepts.com/lexus-ls40...-EDS.44107.htm
Rear R1 Concept Blank Roto w/ oem pads
http://www.r1concepts.com/lexus-ls40...-EOE.44084.htm
12-15-11, 11:47 PM
#5
we have threads on this but for posterity's sake:
i'm running blanks all around (centric blanks, they make brembo's oem blanks as well afaik)
and PBR/Axxis Deluxe Ceramic brake pads (LOVE THESE!).
i'll prolly switch to slotted rotors at some point, no real difference in performance but they will look better behind the wheels (and no cracking like drilled rotors are prone to).
i'm running blanks all around (centric blanks, they make brembo's oem blanks as well afaik)
and PBR/Axxis Deluxe Ceramic brake pads (LOVE THESE!).
i'll prolly switch to slotted rotors at some point, no real difference in performance but they will look better behind the wheels (and no cracking like drilled rotors are prone to).
12-16-11, 06:39 AM
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we have threads on this but for posterity's sake:
i'm running blanks all around (centric blanks, they make brembo's oem blanks as well afaik)
and PBR/Axxis Deluxe Ceramic brake pads (LOVE THESE!).
i'll prolly switch to slotted rotors at some point, no real difference in performance but they will look better behind the wheels (and no cracking like drilled rotors are prone to).
i'm running blanks all around (centric blanks, they make brembo's oem blanks as well afaik)
and PBR/Axxis Deluxe Ceramic brake pads (LOVE THESE!).
i'll prolly switch to slotted rotors at some point, no real difference in performance but they will look better behind the wheels (and no cracking like drilled rotors are prone to).
12-16-11, 05:10 PM
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I had the front brake pads on my 2000 LS400 replaced for the second time in November at 145,391 miles: http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums...1&#entry443775
OEM brake pad life on these cars is long. At 145,391 miles, the front rotors measure the exactly the same thickness as when the car rolled out of the factory and they have been machined twice - amazing! The rear brake pads were replaced for the first time at 120,000 miles -- first and last time while I own the car since the car is scheduled for replacement in 2015 at about 200,000 miles. We plan ahead.
OEM brake pad life on these cars is long. At 145,391 miles, the front rotors measure the exactly the same thickness as when the car rolled out of the factory and they have been machined twice - amazing! The rear brake pads were replaced for the first time at 120,000 miles -- first and last time while I own the car since the car is scheduled for replacement in 2015 at about 200,000 miles. We plan ahead.
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