Any recommendations on brake pads with low dust for is350
07-10-14, 09:00 PM
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Sorry to bring this one back... third time changing these pads- first were terrible, second were great, third is a mystery... didn't trust the first salesperson, so bought a second set, and sure enough now have 2 different models... I have a 2006 is350. Anyone have any idea or recognize either of these or a preference? Thanks in advance
07-16-14, 12:25 PM
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^That is usually normal though; do you park indoors overnight? If parked outside overnight, it is normal to see very minor surface rust develop overnight from mositure, thus help causing odd noises or feedback until the rust is worn off under normal driving.
07-18-14, 10:28 AM
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So I'm assuming high friction=high dust?
Funny thing is I have both here and one's box is way more dusty... Probably a good indicator.
I just wish the Lexus parts guys could figure this out... Went in to the dealer this morning and after explaining my situation and looking up my vin the same dealer that sold the 450's last week recommended the 500's today. :/
So I guess stick with the 450's... Thanks everyone.
Funny thing is I have both here and one's box is way more dusty... Probably a good indicator.
I just wish the Lexus parts guys could figure this out... Went in to the dealer this morning and after explaining my situation and looking up my vin the same dealer that sold the 450's last week recommended the 500's today. :/
So I guess stick with the 450's... Thanks everyone.
07-19-14, 09:42 AM
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So I'm assuming high friction=high dust?
07-19-14, 10:05 AM
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If you put the VIN in and look it up, it will list what the vehicle came with originally, so if it came with the high friction pads, that's what they will recommend, unless the parts guy knows about the service bulletin offering other choices, which may or may not occur, it's a service bulletin after all, not a part bulletin.
If one parts guy knows about it and another doesn't, you may get 2 different options. Or if they aren't using the VIN and look it up for a 2009+ the catalog will list both choices as the USA models used the low dust and the Canadian models used the high friction. If the parts guy isn't careful he may pick the wrong one.
The high friction pads are Textar T4146 material pads, this is stamped onto the backing plate. Low dust ones are NBK D6893H material pads.
Just because someone works at a Lexus dealer doesn't mean they know everything off the top of their head for older cars, and the catalog certainly doesn't just say use this or this depending on what the customer wants, etc. It takes experience and a good memory to know these sorts of things, and some parts people just don't want to put in that kind of effort, or are unable to.
Jeff
If one parts guy knows about it and another doesn't, you may get 2 different options. Or if they aren't using the VIN and look it up for a 2009+ the catalog will list both choices as the USA models used the low dust and the Canadian models used the high friction. If the parts guy isn't careful he may pick the wrong one.
The high friction pads are Textar T4146 material pads, this is stamped onto the backing plate. Low dust ones are NBK D6893H material pads.
Just because someone works at a Lexus dealer doesn't mean they know everything off the top of their head for older cars, and the catalog certainly doesn't just say use this or this depending on what the customer wants, etc. It takes experience and a good memory to know these sorts of things, and some parts people just don't want to put in that kind of effort, or are unable to.
Jeff
Second set inc!