scrim67

I got a quote from my local lexus dealer of $1,600 to fix the brakes.

new caliper housings
rear brakes
front brakes....

the whole works

they said because the housings are frozen it is not safe to drive my car.



should I let them do it or get a second opinion?

SRK

If they said something like "The left front caliper is seized up, and we recommend replacing both" then I might believe them. But the idea that all four are seized up is ridiculous. This is a Toyota product after all, the seals used to protect the caliper pistons are very good, and it is possible to gently push the pistons back into the caliper and replace the pads only, at least once, perhaps twice, before the calipers require an overhaul.
A second opinion might be advisable.

Lexs400

scrim,
I noticed you're in NJ. which dealer is quoting you this ?
i know them all by now. so i'll let you know whether to believe them or not.
at the same time find out the price of the callipers individually.
are you experiencing specific problems with your brakes ? if so what are the symptoms ?

EXE.UCF10

iTrader: (3)

If this is for a 1st gen LS ('90-'94), then might as well consider upgrading to a bigger brake kit such as a Supra TT brake swap or to a 2nd gen LS brake setup.

VQT

Got to tell us what's wrong with the brakes. It may be an easy fix the sliding pins might be stuck and you have to take it out, regrease that's all.