dul311

Hello all!

I have a 2006 IS350 and I'm looking to replace the brake pads and rotors. I looked through several threads for advice and recommendations before posting, but what I walked away with was a mixed bag of recommendations. Many members suggested going OEM all the way, but that route is quite $$. Others recommended the premium brand pads at autozone as well as akebono pads. Both of which are supposed to produce less dust. From a rotor prospective, centerforce premium rotors seemed to be highly recommended, but I was only able to find the rear rotors, not the front.

Anyway, any guidance/recommendations are welcome.

Thanks,

AA

bbaugher47

Im due for brakes too soon. I stumbled across a chart on the forum and discovered Wagner thermo quiet pads. Had great reviews as well . Ill try to find that chart and post later.

See5

For 2016 car I assume you shouldn't be replacing the rotors yet? How many miles did you put on it?!

Personally I resurface the rotors once before replacement.

For the pads am good with Akebono no dust no noise, not a strong bite though.

dul311

sorry that is a typo. It's a 2006.

metaleckz

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Just bought mine. Stoptech drilled rotors with akebono pads. $500 for everything

Gville350

iTrader: (10)

Centric blanks and Akebono ceramics.

Skier76

This is what I just went with and I'm very happy with it so far. I have about 1,000 miles on the setup and so far, so good.

Figure out the thickness of your rotors before ordering. Looks like Lexus used different specs for different model years. I bought mine from Rockauto.com

IS25Heaven

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Hey, hows this set up working out?

DryEye

I recently changed my front brake rotors and pads with Centric Premium High Carbon Brake Rotors paired with the Centric Posi-Quiet Ceramic Brake pads, which cost me $198 with free shipping from autoanything.com.

About a year ago I changed my rear brake rotors with Centric Premium Rotors and Centeric Posi-Quiet Ceramic Brake pads for $140 with free shipping but had Lexus do the replacement for because I did not want to run into the "stuck slide pin" issue that many forum members had come across when doing a DIY on the rear brakes.

Mrfix

I like the OEM Rotors the most since you can usually turn them at least once.

Tirerack.com has the Centric High Carbon along with the Centric Cryo Treated. They also carry Stoptech. I would stay away from the drilled or slotted and stick to a solid rotor since it is better for braking.

Here is a good video cover the different types of rotors.



You could try to see if www.rockauto.com has the centrics. I know their stock isn't great. Not a lot of options unfortunately.

flowrider

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Why would you want to

Lou

IS25Heaven

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What makes you say that a solid rotor is better for braking that a slotted rotor?

Mrfix

What's wrong with saving $400-$600 on a set of rotors when the ones you have still have plenty of meat on them? There was a time when your rotors could be turned 2+ times before you required a new ones but manufacturers figured out they could make them thinner and have the consumer buy a new set with every brake job.

Mrfix

Engineering Explained does a great job explaining it.

IS25Heaven

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Just watched the video, all information I already knew. No where in the video did he say that vented was better than vented slotted. So if you are saying solid is better than slotted because you can get them resurfaced, than by better you mean more economical. That doesnt that it brake distance or feel would be better vs a slotted. For me, I think when using the word better to describe a rotor, I would think performance not longevity. I 100% agree with you that a solid rotor makes most economical sense, but i wouldnt say has better performance.