DJWLDW

Getting ready to do a brake job all the way around and seeing most folks here don't think much of the Lexus OEM Rotors or the benefits of having them turned at least once (45 thousand miles) I thought I would just go ahead and replace them. I am looking for good quality not cool looking. I have all the other parts (Akebono Pads and Centric Hardware Kits) on the bench ready to go. Just need to get the Rotors now. Thoughts

Dennis

cquence

Hi Dennis,

I can provide you with some options and pricing. I can probably set you up with a packaged deal as well. Please let me know if you are interested and I will gladly assist you

DJWLDW

I am looking for good quality not so much cheap quality rotors? I am looking for rotors that are above average, not so much OMG these are so great. I had honestly thought that I would just have the original Lexus OEM rotors turned in as much that I am just about to turn 45,000 miles and the car came off lease with 17,126 miles after a 36 month lease. However it seems that lots of folks here thing the Lexus rotors are total crap and nobody here thinks they are worth turning once. I either have no braking issues or I don't know what I am experiencing that is bad.

Dennis

whitewhale

Hey folks I just picked up my "new" used LS460L AWD and am having a difficult time finding decent aftermarket rotors and pads. I have found some akebono pads for the rear but nothing around for the front. Please help... the only Lexus franchise in the Milwaukee WI area is very difficult to deal with and charges more than I am willing to pay for, from what I have read, rotors and pads that are less than desirable for the $$$$ help please!

DJWLDW

whitewhale

You did not indicate the year of your LS 460L AWD? I got both my Akebono pads and my Centric hardware kits for both front and rear on Amazon for my 2010 LS 460L RWD

Dennis

whitewhale

Sorry about that- it is a 2010 LS460L AWD. I'll check amazon... seems that parts stores around here do not have much for this model

wayman28

I too have had the same question for a while but I have been unable to find a consensus on aftermarket rotors (unlike how there is general consensus on aftermarket pads with Akebono). Based on my research I am staying clear of drilled or slotted rotors. I have not found well rated options on Ebay or Amazon for "blanks".

1Putt

Centric blanks or Stoptech/Centric slotted. Centric makes Stoptech products

konradl

I've replaced my front brakes with EBC Ultimax slotted rotors and Akebono pads and I highly recommend that setup. The rotors are a bit pricey, around $325 for the set new, but was lucky enough to find an open box deal for 125.
I've had EBC rotors on my Z06 as well as I tend to warp regular rotors after some 'spirited' driving. However, these hold up great and don't fade. Therefore this recommendation is based my experience.

Devh

Get a good set of premium blanks from Napa. Napa usual sells two different types of rotors, the premium get cooled at a slow rate so they are resistant to warping where as the cheaper version doesn't go though the process. I have used the cheaper versions three times on other cars without any warping and I imagine the premium would be much better.

Skip on the slotted rotors because they accelerate pad wear and they have been known to cause bedding issues for street driven cars.

whitewhale

Thank you for the help everybody. Looks like my local NAPA store has the ability to order rotors that are similar but "better" than the ones from Lexus. Probably will be ordering those and akebono pads. OR... Should I get the premium pads from NAPA? City driving in Milwaukee WI can get a bit hairy- lots of people not paying attention and slamming on the binders last second to see what is going on when people are pulled over.... Thank you again, folks!

Devh

From my experience Napa has been more expensive then the other chain stores however they generally only supply high quality parts. I would trust their premium pads as well. Your brakes are only as good as your tires and having normal pads stop better cold then performance pads which need repeated braking before they work.
As far as your problem with people rubber necking just make sure you are not following so close and look far ahead for traffic behavior rather then only focusing on the car in front of you. Giving yourself plenty of room to brake is a better way of defensive driving then having to slam your brakes.

whitewhale

Thank you for the reply........ I'm about as defensive as they come, but our interchanges here are always under construction- Milwaukee is going through some huge changes on the interstate bypasses and such. Some people do 90 and others do 50- so it is a bit frustrating to drive in this city (and I am stuck trying to mitigate between the folks and their driving style). The only solace for me is that I get to drive around in a nice comfortable car. I appreciate your feedback on the actual pads to buy.... It does get cold here so I will look into the correct pads to use on the car- I used Akebono on a Sierra 2500 that I use to tow a 8000lb boat in the summer and plow snow in the winter- they are awesome with almost zero fade and really responsive. Thanks all!

Devh

What I meant by cold is the first initial use of the brakes. For the street there is a very long interval between using the brakes hand having them cool down that is why you want regular pads because they start working on the spot. Performance pads need to be heated up repeatedly before they come alive but before that happens they are not that great on their initial bite and in some cases exhibit a degree of fade which is not what you want. For the street your tires make the biggest difference for braking.

whitewhale

Yeah that makes sense.... I usually replace tires when they are just below half- and always pick one of the better ones available. Right now I have Continental "pure contact with ecoplus technonlgy" . Not super happy with them, they came with the car and have only the miles I have driven on them (just over 1000 miles on them and seem to be a "louder" driving tire) so I will be on these for awhile (have had similar on a GS300 SportDesign and never good tread life in my experience). I asked Safro Lexus if they would put different ones on when I purchased the car about a month ago- they said these were some of the best tires available for the car. I tend to agree, but I am a fairly conservative driver and have zero use for this performance tire. I'm probably just too picky though! Thanks for all of your feedback