bravo261

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hey guys,

i just got a gs300 recently and bought four bradi rotors. i have read here that people recommend changing pads and such.
is it generally ok to just change the rotors without doing a damn thing else? my money is tight and pads aren't as exciting an upgrade as some other things.

also going to lower my car soon. a local place said it'd cost $550, with H&R springs. i'm going to get the shortest drop possible, just enough to see that its dropped without it being blatantly obvious.

i just want my car lowered with springs and changed rotors, is there anything that i should be concerned about(shocks, pads, etc)?

Just wanna pay for rotors and springs and go on to new things. Answers will mean a world to me, so please help if you can.

SilverGSguy

i think you can prob use the stock pads with the rotors, BUT it is not made for it, so im not sure if its safe to do it. can someone confirm the issue of the pads?

Mean Gene

Bravo - The rule of thumb is to change pads at the same time that U either change the rotors or have the original ones turned so that the pad/rotor combo has a chance to "bed-in" together ( much like a break-in period ). However, if ya don't have that many miles on the pads & money's tight ( when isn't it? ), then just reinstall the old pads ( assuming that they have some decent life left in them ). Also ( to reduce the chance of warping the new rotors ) after they're installed, do 5-6 moderate stops ( consecutively ) from about 30-40 mph & then let the rotors cool off completely. This procedure will help break them in as well. Not familiar with the Bradi name myself. Good braking!!

SilverGSguy

does anyone know where i can get some bradi rear rotors? i got the front a while ago and now i need rear, bravo261 where did you get yours and how much did you pay?

thanks
chris

bravo261

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thanks for the reply, guys.

SilverGSguy, one of my Nth cousins was able to get them for me for $325 for all four corners. I have the number for a guy that can get all four cheaper than $325, but the won't be the same brand from front to back. email me and i'll let have the number.

GS4Will

bravo,

for lowering, HR would be the way to go for lowest possible while still retain good comfort level.
price: if $550 is just for HR spring and labor, you are paying waaay too much, unless it includes alignemnt, or is the lex dealer who does the install.

HR ~$285 for parts, plus $120-200 for labor+$60-100 for alignment. when lowering, it is HIGHLY advised that you get performance Shocks such as the BILSTEINS at the same time for max benefit, and save another future install labor cost. as HR springs+factory shcoks will make the fcatory shcoks wear out faster than ususal.

common feedback is that factory shocks will last about one year after lowering with HR springs. if you want the BILSTEINS now, or later on , PM me, i can get a set to you for $425 delivered, this is ~40% off retail.

william

bravo261

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gs4will,

so i really do need to replace the shocks. how long would shocks last if i do not lower the car? another $425 + labor, oh my god this all hurts so bad. this is going to be an ugly setback for a body kit. thanks for the info, and i'll see about getting those bilsteins from you.

GS4Will

bravo,

stock shocks usually last for quite a while depends on road condition. if you intend to lower the car, save the money until you can get the shocks at the same time with springs, this way you will save at least ~$200-250 on labor cost. like many guys here, i want a good body kit, but imho, suspension upgrades, and breaks are more vital when it comes to car mods.

let me know when you are ready for the bilsteins.

will

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gs4will,

ok, so i would eventually need my springs, your bilsteins and labor. is there anything else that is vital to maintain a good lowered car?

and do you have the brake pads that I apparently need?

SilverGSguy

i ran with eibach springs on stock shocks for almost 3years and my shocks were still fine, but it does depend on your driving style and condition too.

GS4Will

bravo,

make aure the install labor is good, no strange noise, and the aligemnat is in check you should be fine.

for pads, talk to steve down at carson toyota, he as several to choose from: trd, hawks...

will

bravo261

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i called steve and will get a reply soon. where else do you guys get pads at?