somnoboy

Question to all: Roughly how many miles can an 08 RX 350 expect to get out of it's rear brake pads?

Adamjeeps

40,000 - 50,000 miles, maybe more if mostly highway use.

billy44bo

My 05 330 was 60k and could have gone a little more with a lot more city driving over the highway.

somnoboy

Thanks Adam and Billy. Is it really necessary to have the rotors resurfaced at the same time, or can I simply have an independent mechanic slap on Toyota OEM pads that I can get cheap (about $45) online? Local Lexus store wants about $370 for the rear pad replace service (includes resurfacing rotors, etc...)

Alternatively, can I have this done at a Toyota store? Or should I simply not mess with this nickel and dime stuff, and simply bite the bullet at the Lexus store. That way, at least I'll have the peace of mind that it was done right?

I'm all ears....

straasha

You need to have them resurfaced every time you change pads. Even though the rotors may feel smooth, they are full of grooves that match the old pads. When you change out the pads without resurfacing the rotors, the new pads will only come in contact with the top of the grooves providing only about 30-50% of the braking capability. When you resurface the rotors, the pads now have a completely flat surface to provide 100% of the braking capability. Over time, matching grooves in the rotor and pads will develop. Since they match, they maintain 100% contact and maintain the same level of breaking.

somnoboy

Thanks dude. That was sort of my understanding as well. I was just hoping to maybe get by without, but no dice. I guess I'll just bite the bullet and do it the correct way. I'll be a poor man now.

kiwi

only for the first couple stops, the brakes are under an immense amount of pressure, it doesnt take that long to get 100% contact.

unless your rotors show and feel rough, just slap pads on.

mandyfig

Does not take long to get the rotors re-surfaced. When done at the right time, the rotors can last 100K miles.

I would assume 2 sets of pads and 2 resurfacing will cover 100,000 miles. As long as the resurfacing did not take away a lot of meat. Hence if done at the right timing, you can extend your rotors' life.

All depending on the type of driving...hard driving means more frequent and hard stops. In that case, probably will require changing the rotors and 3 sets of pads for 100K miles.

kickin8

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just find a reliable mechanic and you can have it done there.....

somnoboy

Thanks to all responses. I'm probably going to have the Lexus store do it. Expensive, but will know that it's done right.

mandyfig

Or take it to Toyota dealer, you will never be wrong. Get some money saved.

billy44bo

I had both the front and the back done at my Toyota dealer for $400 and the other good brake shop was going to be $350 and told me there would be some noise after the work was done. After the Toyota job just like new no noise and everything work fine.

somnoboy

Thanks Billy. I'll give my local Toyota store a ring.

somnoboy

By the way, does anyone happen to know in which country the Toyota OEM rear brake pads are manufactured? Part number 04466-48060. Perhaps if someone has a set, could they possibly read the country of origin off of the label on the box? "Made in ..."

Thanks in advance. If no one knows, I can just as easily call or go to a Lexus store. I'm just wondering.

1badass

Would it be better to purchase the brakes and rotors at the dealer or online after market store? Could anyone recommend a place and what brand?

Thanks jn advance