wing0

Just wanted to see what others are using for the RX300.

I just changed the pads on all 4 corners to Bendix CT-3.
Last set were OEM Front and Akebono ProACT Rear.

I found the OEM front were EE rated and akebono were FF and honestly, I found the brakes were a bit mediocre when a bit of weight is being hauled inside the car.

I am hoping with the Bendix(FF front and GG rear) will help a bit.

Just wondering what others are currently using?

hypervish

I'm running Akebono ProAct front and rear, with white box rotors.

bigboss

Same here too. Best setup!

Z07

1+ year in and these ceramics are still doing great.

salimshah

fwiw
I have only used OEM pads from Toyota/Lexus and nearing 250k miles with original - never turned rotors. Braking is reasonable (not phenomenal), very little dust, noise only when rotors develop rust spots (after rain and wash) and reasonable life.

Overall pretty happy with the OEM setup.

My family gets annoyed as I brake and let go and brake again instead of one continues brake action

Salim

artbuc

I also run Akebono pads. What are "white box" rotors? I found this description:

"While crudely put, Caddyman's response was correct. "White box" rotors are made in China from low quality recycled metals and the labor is frequently prison (i.e. forced) labor. You should always stick with name brand rotors and resist the temptation to go cheap. At the end of the day you never go cheap on tires or brakes. A cheap spark plug won't kill you but bad brakes and/or tires are a recipe for disaster."

fastnoypi

I'm running oem pads and centric premium rotors on my rx300, akebono pads and centric premium pads on my rx350. I notice little difference between the two setups as far as bite and didn't expect much because the pad materials are both ceramic blends.

As far as "white box" rotors, i've used them in the past with mixed results with different grades of pads in autocross/daily driving with past cars.
They are just cast pieces of iron at the end of the day but its the foundry process results that you are playing roulette with compared to an OEM quality rotor.

For the most part they lasted a reasonable long time with street daily driving quality pads, the minute you mix them up with anything remotely more aggressive pad material..grooves on the surface become more apparent, they wear aggressively quicker than an OEM quality rotor would and eventually cause excessive run out.

hypervish

Essentially any rotor you buy at an auto parts store is a "white box" rotor, as they are all made in the same factory, just different labels are placed on the box. Doesn't necessarily mean they are bad rotors, it's not a safety risk, they brake just as well as OEM rotors, IMO.

I'm not paying for an OEM rotor, these cheap "white box" rotors do just fine.

artbuc

Agree re OEM rotors. I pay just a few more $$$ for a centric premium rotors which ensures high consistent quality compared to generic white box jobs.