Brake pad opinions wanted
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I'm not going to post any recommendation here as I am interested in the results of this post as well.
I know I am buying Brembo blanks for the front rotors so they won't warp at all. So I'm looking for the best 'pad' that is least likely to warp front rotors myself. (Current pads are very low anyhow).
IIRC , OEM pads were recommended as well. (Everyone agree the following pads are best for least chance of 'not warping' some new Brembo blank rotors?) -- Also Ls4Hundred this is probably a good bet of a pad choice for the fronts.. backs are in there as well.
http://www.lexus-parts.com/parts_det...id=17940&all=Y
I know I am buying Brembo blanks for the front rotors so they won't warp at all. So I'm looking for the best 'pad' that is least likely to warp front rotors myself. (Current pads are very low anyhow).
IIRC , OEM pads were recommended as well. (Everyone agree the following pads are best for least chance of 'not warping' some new Brembo blank rotors?) -- Also Ls4Hundred this is probably a good bet of a pad choice for the fronts.. backs are in there as well.
http://www.lexus-parts.com/parts_det...id=17940&all=Y
#3
For 90% of the driver's of these cars, original equipment is the way to go. A little pricey, but worth every dime IMO. Just changed mine out 2 days ago. Less than an hour start to finish... and I'm not exactly a whizz with a wrench.
#5
I am using ceramaics and having warping problems with the stock rotors I turn the rotors and within 10,000 miles they are warping. The ceramaic pads give stoping power much better than the orignal pads. I am going to take Neofats suggestion and go with Brembo rotors and see if I can get away from the warping problem.
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My Brembo suggestion came from Pure driftor -- I just haven't ordered the rotors and pads yet. I know what rotors I am getting -- Pads I *think* are to be the ones I linked.
That right PD? The Sewell OEM pads the best to prevent warpage? I don't like dust, but I can handle it more than warping rotors.
Leavehard: I am going to be changing rotors and pads on the front only soon. You say you did pads in an hour, and you are no expert. -- Were you able to get just pads and use your existing shims/sensors and OEM parts without having to buy new 'fit kits' or 'shims' etc ? Just wanna make sure before I yank my pads out the new ones will go in without a problem.
With just regular tools is it fairly easy? IE: Breaking the bolts and such -- Think I'll need a breaker bar?
Take care,
That right PD? The Sewell OEM pads the best to prevent warpage? I don't like dust, but I can handle it more than warping rotors.
Leavehard: I am going to be changing rotors and pads on the front only soon. You say you did pads in an hour, and you are no expert. -- Were you able to get just pads and use your existing shims/sensors and OEM parts without having to buy new 'fit kits' or 'shims' etc ? Just wanna make sure before I yank my pads out the new ones will go in without a problem.
With just regular tools is it fairly easy? IE: Breaking the bolts and such -- Think I'll need a breaker bar?
Take care,
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Neo... sorry I didn't see your post earlier. You won't belive how easy till you get a look at them. I re-used the old shims and harware. If you like em clean... soak the parts (not the pads, lol) in a little brake cleaner before reassembling. You might also want to have a can of "Quiet Brake" on hand to spray the back of the pads or shims. I'm a fan of oem pads because they're "softer" than most aftermarket pads, and your rotors will thank you later.
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I would also recommend either leaving the rotors you have if they are not warped, or just buying new rotors if they are. Resurfacing rotors is really just a band-aid, and you can't expect them to last very long when you have them cut. Properly bedding in your pads also goes a LONG way towards having long-lasting brakes.
http://www.zeckhausen.com/bedding_in_brakes.htm
#13
On the 2nd gen cars (I assume my 2000 is 2nd gen?), do you have to remove the upper caliper bolt and drop it down or are there simply drift pins you remove to take out the pads? I bought a "brake kit" from Sewell that has the shims and a bunch of other parts I hope I have sense enough to put in.
#14
I have been running Wagner Premium Thermo Quiet brand ceramics for several years. They have little dust and have a money back guarantee. When they are worn and in need of replacement, I take them back to the parts store where they swap them for free
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On the 2nd gen cars (I assume my 2000 is 2nd gen?), do you have to remove the upper caliper bolt and drop it down or are there simply drift pins you remove to take out the pads? I bought a "brake kit" from Sewell that has the shims and a bunch of other parts I hope I have sense enough to put in.