Brembo Brakes
#16
Lead Lap
Again, AKEBONO invented this process (CERAMIC disk brake pads).
For me, I would not use ANY brand other than AKEBONO.
They have never disappointed me - not in stopping power, dustless action, and quiet operation.
They are a real Blessing - Less for me to worry and fuss about.
Best Wishes to all,
Mike Lulejian
Lake Oconee, GA
For me, I would not use ANY brand other than AKEBONO.
They have never disappointed me - not in stopping power, dustless action, and quiet operation.
They are a real Blessing - Less for me to worry and fuss about.
Best Wishes to all,
Mike Lulejian
Lake Oconee, GA
#17
Driver
Thread Starter
Read many articles concerning these brakes and the importance of the bedding in process. Decided to give it a try. Braked hard from 60 mph to 10 mph eight times in a row and then let the brakes cool. Well the grabbing and squeal noise are gone and the brakes perform much better.Hope this will last but right now I am a happy guy.
#19
[QUOTE=JG132;6756312]Read many articles concerning these brakes and the importance of the bedding in process. Decided to give it a try. Braked hard from 60 mph to 10 mph eight times in a row and then let the brakes cool. Well the grabbing and squeal noise are gone and the brakes perform much better.Hope this will last but right now I am a happy guy.[/QUOTE
Great news. I tried the bed-in process about the same number of times and could never get rid of the noise permanently. Sometimes it went away for a few days but once they replaced my original brakes it always came back. Hope your experience is better.
Great news. I tried the bed-in process about the same number of times and could never get rid of the noise permanently. Sometimes it went away for a few days but once they replaced my original brakes it always came back. Hope your experience is better.
#20
Lead Lap
I guess that now I have a car suitable for my age (64), but I can tell you that I miss the Sport and how it drove/handled. I came out of a BMW 550 Sport that handled like it was on rails. I have a heavy foot and like to push my cars through twisties. No more of that for me.
#21
Lead Lap
What's so interesting is that with AKEBONO Ceramic Pads ..........
-- There is virtually ZERO dusting .......... At least it's removed as much as as is humanly possible,
-- You get superb stopping power,
-- and there is NO NOISE !
What else would you want ?
Brembo rotors, but Akebono CERAMIC pads.
It's the only way I go.
Best Wishes to all,
Mikey Lulejian
Lake Oconee, GA
-- There is virtually ZERO dusting .......... At least it's removed as much as as is humanly possible,
-- You get superb stopping power,
-- and there is NO NOISE !
What else would you want ?
Brembo rotors, but Akebono CERAMIC pads.
It's the only way I go.
Best Wishes to all,
Mikey Lulejian
Lake Oconee, GA
#22
Thanks for the input - I'll have to look into that. How much did they cost you?
#23
Driver
Thread Starter
What's so interesting is that with AKEBONO Ceramic Pads ..........
-- There is virtually ZERO dusting .......... At least it's removed as much as as is humanly possible,
-- You get superb stopping power,
-- and there is NO NOISE !
What else would you want ?
Brembo rotors, but Akebono CERAMIC pads.
It's the only way I go.
Best Wishes to all,
Mikey Lulejian
Lake Oconee, GA
-- There is virtually ZERO dusting .......... At least it's removed as much as as is humanly possible,
-- You get superb stopping power,
-- and there is NO NOISE !
What else would you want ?
Brembo rotors, but Akebono CERAMIC pads.
It's the only way I go.
Best Wishes to all,
Mikey Lulejian
Lake Oconee, GA
John
#24
Driver
Thread Starter
Just left the Lexus dealer today concerning the brembo brake noise (squeal) with my 2011 ls460 sport. They advised of a redesigned shin for these pads and lexus is also working on a redesigned pad. They have orderd the shins and will install, under warranty. They claim this will stop the squeal. I will keep you advised.
John
John
#25
It will be interesting to hear if the dealer can solve your problem. My brakes are squeaking a little more but the sound still does not get inside the car with the windows closed.
#26
I have 900 miles on my 2012 LS sport so far no noise , But they do have a lot of dust in the front. I did have cross drilled and slotted rotors on my Gs 430 with Semi mettalic pads and they were very noisy at low speeds. I changed them to ceramic and the noise was gone, however the rotors did create a whirling sound when stopping at higher speeds.That is one of the many reasons why i upgraded to the LS.
#27
Again, AKEBONO invented this process (CERAMIC disk brake pads).
For me, I would not use ANY brand other than AKEBONO.
They have never disappointed me - not in stopping power, dustless action, and quiet operation.
They are a real Blessing - Less for me to worry and fuss about.
Best Wishes to all,
Mike Lulejian
Lake Oconee, GA
For me, I would not use ANY brand other than AKEBONO.
They have never disappointed me - not in stopping power, dustless action, and quiet operation.
They are a real Blessing - Less for me to worry and fuss about.
Best Wishes to all,
Mike Lulejian
Lake Oconee, GA
Question: if I have my trusted independent mechanic/garage do the brake job, will it void my extended warranty? He's probably better than Lexus skill wise, not to mention much lower labor--$80 hour. Thanks!
#28
Lead Lap
Taking your advice and replacing the OEM brakes with Akebono on my 09 LS.
Question: if I have my trusted independent mechanic/garage do the brake job, will it void my extended warranty? He's probably better than Lexus skill wise, not to mention much lower labor--$80 hour. Thanks!
Question: if I have my trusted independent mechanic/garage do the brake job, will it void my extended warranty? He's probably better than Lexus skill wise, not to mention much lower labor--$80 hour. Thanks!
Enjoy your new stopping power and other bennies and don't worry fer a second. And yes..... Besides the "Legal stuff," I did confirm this (first) with two different Lexus dealers and trusted Service Advisors.
Mikey Lulejian - Lake Oconee, GA
#29
Absolutely not !!! Nothing to worry about whatsoever. And please note: Be careful about re-surfacing your rotors. While I and Akebono recommend this, mine looked better than any my trusted mechanic had ever seen, including factory-fresh ones. So mine was a snap-easy job, only applying the lubricant included and replacing the pads. Now all I am left with is a) Superior stopping power ... b) Great operation ...... and c) Clean, clean wheels. Similar results to the last 8 vehicles I installed AKEBONOS on.
Enjoy your new stopping power and other bennies and don't worry fer a second. And yes..... Besides the "Legal stuff," I did confirm this (first) with two different Lexus dealers and trusted Service Advisors.
Mikey Lulejian - Lake Oconee, GA
Enjoy your new stopping power and other bennies and don't worry fer a second. And yes..... Besides the "Legal stuff," I did confirm this (first) with two different Lexus dealers and trusted Service Advisors.
Mikey Lulejian - Lake Oconee, GA
#30
Lead Lap
However, please know that the real answer lies in your own situation: a) How hard you 'use' (apply) your brakes; b) Your road conditions (smooth, highway, concrete, full of holes/potholes, twisty & turny, Stop & go, Highway mostly, country, city, etc). I mean where I live about all of the stopping I gotta do is where we see a deer jump out, or when an Armadillo is trying to cross the road, or when Miss Barbie's yells "STOP !" when she's in her "Retail Therapy" days. LOL !
Under good conditions, these days, in a rural situation, it does not surprise me to see a vehicle go about 100K miles before requiring new pads. But again, there can be no definitive "one answer-for-all" answer to your excellent question.
Good Luck, my Friend, and I sincerely hope you enjoy the AKEBONO benefits as much as we have and do.
Mikey Lulejian- Lake Oconee, GA