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Old 06-11-14, 08:28 PM
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Did you get both pads and rotors from ebay? How much will the install cost approximately?

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Ended up going with the bendix rotors with the akebono pads. Once I get them and put them on I'll be sure to report how they do. Thank you to everyone for the help made the choices much clearer. Thanks,Mike
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Originally Posted by LS2k
Did you get both pads and rotors from ebay? How much will the install cost approximately?
Ok heres the price break down with links
ROTORS-Bendix Smooth Steel Rotors
Now a bit of a caveat I bought one for 30 because they didn't have anymore at that price so I had to buy a second for 70 and I think there 70 from now on
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bendix-PRT5929-Front-Disc-Brake-Rotor-/360796716149?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item540128fc75&vxp=mtr
PADS
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Akebono-ACT1282-Front-Ceramic-Brake-Pads-/400688190302?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ALexus%7CModel%3ALS460&hash=item5d4ae0935e&vxp=mtr
I live in las vegas and we have a great shop here called uehara motowerks which does great work and does my front brakes for between 70-100.
Hope this helps, Mike
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Any suggestions for rear rotors? The ebay link is only for front. I either need to resurface or replace all 4 rotors. They only have 22K miles on them. Bought my 2010 LWB with 45K and have 67K now. Also, the tires have excessive wear on the inside tread surface. Thanks for any suggestions on rear rotors.
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Any suggestions for rear rotors?
I would get anything on Ebay that you find at a price you like. Most come with a decent warranty against warpage etc and free shipping too.
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Having a warranty is good. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by pmiller
Any suggestions for rear rotors? The ebay link is only for front. I either need to resurface or replace all 4 rotors. They only have 22K miles on them. Bought my 2010 LWB with 45K and have 67K now. Also, the tires have excessive wear on the inside tread surface. Thanks for any suggestions on rear rotors.

for rear rotors just grab a set of centric rotors off of parts geek or ebay and you should be good. I wouldn't recommend resurfacing the rotors as it makes the already fragile lexus rotors even weaker.
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Great, thanks Mike!

Originally Posted by mdorn98
Ok heres the price break down with links

Hope this helps, Mike
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I ordered all 4 Centric rotors from Parts Geek online for $160. Should be here in a week or so. Plan to put them on myself. I don't need new pads at this point.
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Originally Posted by pmiller
I ordered all 4 Centric rotors from Parts Geek online for $160. Should be here in a week or so. Plan to put them on myself. I don't need new pads at this point.
Don't new rotors need to be prepped with a light turning or are they good to go out of the box?
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From what I've read and watched, I will need to set them. As in driving 60-70 then braking hard. Need to do it about 10 times. Plan to do it on the interstate from interchange to interchange. I guess this would be like a light turning.
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does anybody know where the front jack points are for the ls? I can't find them pictures would be much appreciated
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Originally Posted by pmiller
From what I've read and watched, I will need to set them. As in driving 60-70 then braking hard. Need to do it about 10 times. Plan to do it on the interstate from interchange to interchange. I guess this would be like a light turning.
Good to know, thanks. Please post back and let us know how the new rotors and pads work out. I'll probably be right behind you with mine.
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Plan to go with Akebono ceramic pads when my time comes
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[QUOTE=enjo;8587873]Plan to go with Akebono ceramic pads when my time comes[

I will try to post an install video and review on the pads and rotors to help anyone out who wants to DIY.
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[QUOTE=mdorn98;8588453]
Originally Posted by enjo
Plan to go with Akebono ceramic pads when my time comes[

I will try to post an install video and review on the pads and rotors to help anyone out who wants to DIY.
Thanks. Very kind of you.


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