LS460 Brakes
06-21-11, 04:04 PM
#16
Lexus Champion
put the rotors and pads on this morn.... need to burn off the protective coatings but they work great so far......... no shimmy or shaking... will know more in a few hundred miles....
06-21-11, 09:59 PM
#17
nice! thanks for the update, rotors slip off like they are supposed to?
What total time would you estimate to replace all four? I would imagine the rotors look much cleaner than stock steel.
What total time would you estimate to replace all four? I would imagine the rotors look much cleaner than stock steel.
06-21-11, 11:26 PM
#18
Lexus Fanatic
I have tried those: http://brakeperformance.com/brake-ro...ake-Rotors.php
Took the Premium ones with ceramic brake pads for $508 delivered. So far 6 months and 13,000 miles of more braking power, zero dust, zero issues whatsoever.
Quality product for a reasonable price.
Took the Premium ones with ceramic brake pads for $508 delivered. So far 6 months and 13,000 miles of more braking power, zero dust, zero issues whatsoever.
Quality product for a reasonable price.
06-22-11, 05:30 AM
#19
Lexus Champion
also did an oil change and a quick look to see about installing coilovers (maybe next week) (also gonna paint calipers then too)
after everything cooled down enough to touch.. it took about 2hrs (but i have a lift) jack or jack stands may take longer.. only issue was the clips on the oem pads were a lil worn so i picked up a new set..
its funny everyone commented on my "high dollar rotors" lol... i didnt have the heart to tell em they were cheaper than oem...
MONEY WELL SPENT!!!!
06-22-11, 11:09 AM
#23
braking is just a matter of friction, which is directly related to surface area. slotted and drilled, there are less material for friction. that's straight facts. drilled and slotted people claim is better for heat dissipation, but in terms of normal driving, there is absolutely nothing to worry about in terms of heat. and some actually argues that drilled and slotted have less materials (taken out) so your heat sink actually get smaller, but personally i think that's debatable.
drilled / slotted definitely look nice, and most bbk come with them. but that doesn't mean better performance. anyone who is into real racing will tell you they prefer blanks. just look at all the pro racing (nascar, f1, etc...) all blank rotors
drilled / slotted definitely look nice, and most bbk come with them. but that doesn't mean better performance. anyone who is into real racing will tell you they prefer blanks. just look at all the pro racing (nascar, f1, etc...) all blank rotors
06-22-11, 12:58 PM
#24
Lexus Champion
braking is just a matter of friction, which is directly related to surface area. slotted and drilled, there are less material for friction. that's straight facts. drilled and slotted people claim is better for heat dissipation, but in terms of normal driving, there is absolutely nothing to worry about in terms of heat. and some actually argues that drilled and slotted have less materials (taken out) so your heat sink actually get smaller, but personally i think that's debatable.
drilled / slotted definitely look nice, and most bbk come with them. but that doesn't mean better performance. anyone who is into real racing will tell you they prefer blanks. just look at all the pro racing (nascar, f1, etc...) all blank rotors
drilled / slotted definitely look nice, and most bbk come with them. but that doesn't mean better performance. anyone who is into real racing will tell you they prefer blanks. just look at all the pro racing (nascar, f1, etc...) all blank rotors
agreed but here in Fl we get a ton of rain! sometimes in instant downpours... (then sometimes for only 2 miles & 10 mins) i've actually watched it rain across the street...
Discs are cross-drilled to enhance braking in the wet. The brakes respond faster because the water vapour pressure that builds up during braking can be released more easily.
other than that its purely cosmetic unless u've gotta BBK where there is more rotor mass to offset the mass lossed due to drilling & slotting
06-22-11, 01:04 PM
#25
agreed but here in Fl we get a ton of rain! sometimes in instant downpours... (then sometimes for only 2 miles & 10 mins) i've actually watched it rain across the street...
Discs are cross-drilled to enhance braking in the wet. The brakes respond faster because the water vapour pressure that builds up during braking can be released more easily.
other than that its purely cosmetic unless u've gotta BBK where there is more rotor mass to offset the mass lossed due to drilling & slotting
Discs are cross-drilled to enhance braking in the wet. The brakes respond faster because the water vapour pressure that builds up during braking can be released more easily.
other than that its purely cosmetic unless u've gotta BBK where there is more rotor mass to offset the mass lossed due to drilling & slotting
06-22-11, 02:03 PM
#26
Earlier this year I bought a 2008 CPO Lexus LS460 with 20,000 miles. According to the service records the front brake rotors were turned as part of the CPO process. 5,000 miles later the brakes behave as if the front rotors are warped again. Has anyone tried some aftermarket guality pads and rotors on one of these? I am thinking that may be the best solution.
Thanks
Thanks
If you really want to go the aftermarket route, that's another story, but otherwise, I would go back to the dealership.
06-22-11, 02:40 PM
#27
Lexus Fanatic
I had my GS350 for 60k miles and never replaced the brakes out of pocket. They always replaced them under warranty for me because of noise etc
06-22-11, 02:43 PM
#28
Lexus Fanatic
braking is just a matter of friction, which is directly related to surface area. slotted and drilled, there are less material for friction. that's straight facts. drilled and slotted people claim is better for heat dissipation, but in terms of normal driving, there is absolutely nothing to worry about in terms of heat. and some actually argues that drilled and slotted have less materials (taken out) so your heat sink actually get smaller, but personally i think that's debatable.
drilled / slotted definitely look nice, and most bbk come with them. but that doesn't mean better performance. anyone who is into real racing will tell you they prefer blanks. just look at all the pro racing (nascar, f1, etc...) all blank rotors
drilled / slotted definitely look nice, and most bbk come with them. but that doesn't mean better performance. anyone who is into real racing will tell you they prefer blanks. just look at all the pro racing (nascar, f1, etc...) all blank rotors
06-24-11, 11:51 PM
#29
Lexus Fanatic
I just ordered a set of the premium front and rear rotors with the upgraded ceramic pads. I think the set will look great and probably be more durable. They have a lifetime warranty against cracking or warping with unlimited miles. Seems like great value. I have had nothing but good experiences with aftermarket performance rotors and pads.