Brake Pad Suggestions for LS430?
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Brake Pad Suggestions for LS430?
After seeing a number of you guys change your brakes, I've decided to do it myself.
Any recommendations for the pads? Anyone here tried Akebono? Or I should I just order the OEM from Sewell?
Other than the pads, is there anything else I need? I.e. brake cleaner, noise reducing goo, additional parts?
Thanks! You guys rule!
Any recommendations for the pads? Anyone here tried Akebono? Or I should I just order the OEM from Sewell?
Other than the pads, is there anything else I need? I.e. brake cleaner, noise reducing goo, additional parts?
Thanks! You guys rule!
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Someone just put the Akebono with Brembo combo and I believe likes them. Search for the thread and read about it. For me personally I always go oem because it gives me good results. You'll need anti-squel for the brake shims, but other than that I have not used anything else. Basically for the pad job portion, you'll need a plier to remove the cotter pin, large screw driver to push/wedge the pads against the piston to push them back in, and a slim screw driver to push the retainer pin out.
You will enjoy the job and get great satisfaction and appreciate the ease.
You will enjoy the job and get great satisfaction and appreciate the ease.
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I have used OEM pads with excellent results. Ordered from irontoad.com for $50 a set...quick, easy, free delivery, no drama.
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would stick with OEM. Plus, this job is so laughably easy I couldn't believe it....i've changed pads on all kinds of cars over the years and this one ANYONE can handle..enjoy
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Exactly. For the brake part, don't need a c-clamp, don't need a wrench. If you have a pair of pliers and one screwdriver, you're set. How simple is that? easiest job to save big $$$ because the shops are not cutting you a break on doing the brakes on this easy job.
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A huge thanks to all of you! I ordered the OEM pads from Irontoad and I'll give it a whirl. It seems like a totally doable DIY job considering how well designed the car is.
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