sundaekim

I just bought a set of Bradi cross drilled/slotted rotors and I also want to replace the brake pads as well. I currently have the original stock pads with almost 60k miles on them. Any advise on what kind of brake pads I should use with the new rotors?

Thanks for any advise.

Dae

LexusRules

TRD or TOM's is good... also look into EBC Green Stuff for the front

RacingAristo

I think TOM'S is harder than TRD (don't quote me on that)therefore, TOM'S will warp your rotors a little bit faster.

You can get either TRD or TOM'S pads from Steve. That's where I got my TRD pads/rotors.

MGS4

Endless NA-Y

GS4IV

The original Lexus pads are the only ones I've had so far that did not have a brake dust "issue".
I think they are great unless you are going to the track.

LexusRules

the EBC pads are dustless, unfortunatly they are only for the front. Also they do not sqeak at all.

Enginyr has them

sundaekim

Thanks for all the info guys. How do I get a hold of Steve? Anyone have his username/e-mail address?

Thanks

GS4Will

steve...aka SUPRATRD on board

CamRen

Tampax ???

haha jp

sundaekim

I got a price quote of $79/pair for the TRD pads. The person I bought the rotors from recommanded getting Bendix IQ pads, which costs around $32/pair. Are TRD pads really worth the cost difference? I only use the car as a commuter car.

Also, how hard is it to change out the rotors and the pads? I've never change them before but would like to if it's not that hard. If not, I was thinking about taking it to Midas and have them change it for me.


Thanks

RacingAristo

If you don't go to track, then stick with stock pads. As we all know, the stock GS stopping distance is already amazing. The aftermarket pads wouldn't really improve as much as you would think, unless you couple them with larger calipers.

Personally speaking, I go to track and the stock pads/rotors aren't good enough (over heated last time). That's why I got the slotted rotors, a balance rotor between race track and daily communt.

enginyr

Green Stuff....gooood.....www.tirerack.com
Once a week I have to power break and clean the rotors.

CSHFLW

Honestly, the GS has the worst braking I've ever had on a car....I have cross drilled rotors/RMM stainless lines/Project Mu pads coming in this week....I'll let you know if the braking is any better......Right now I'm actually scared to brake!

enginyr

I feel the same.....Amazing how they can publish such low braking rates.....I think its just we are use to a logrithmic braking curve and lexus has a more linear curve.

mumbles

Interesting. I am constantly amazed at how quickly I can bring the big GS to a stop. I've owned quite a few different "performance" cars, and I think the GS is second only to my old Mitsubishi Starion ESi-R.