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Old Jun 4, 2016 | 07:11 AM
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Please help if you can , I am about to replace my front Brake pads. I am not happy with the quality of The dealer's product as they leave some balck and dirty things on the wheels.

I tried to buy some product from Amazon ( Wagner ZD1293 ) but they don't fit not as the Website of amazon says

Please provide me with alternatives Cermic Brake pads ( Not Sport One) that could fit

Thanks alot
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Old Jun 4, 2016 | 09:16 AM
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I use akebono ACT1222 and ACT1212 ProACT Ultra-Premium Ceramic Brake. They preformed better and Ultra-Quiet. Best part my wheels stay clean and never seen dust build up, whoever I wash my car every other weekend.

Here's a DIY I wrote up a while back.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es-6th-gen-2013-present/751629-diy-replacing-brake-pads.html
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Old Jun 4, 2016 | 01:48 PM
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You should get your rotors turned or replaced before switching to ceramic pads. I failed to do that once and they dusted like crazy after a few thousand miles.
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Old Jun 4, 2016 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 12jimmyjam
You should get your rotors turned or replaced before switching to ceramic pads. I failed to do that once and they dusted like crazy after a few thousand miles.
+1 for turn rotors. I went ahead and replace mine at 60k since I failed to do it at 30k
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Old Jun 5, 2016 | 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by 12jimmyjam
You should get your rotors turned or replaced before switching to ceramic pads. I failed to do that once and they dusted like crazy after a few thousand miles.
What is "turning rotors"?
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Old Jun 5, 2016 | 09:48 AM
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Means they grind them down to even them out. You can usually only do it 1 or 2 times in the life of the rotors. It's a must if you're changing the pads. 60k miles will likely require replacing the rotors.
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Old Jun 5, 2016 | 12:11 PM
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Ah, OK thanks.
That was just another name for resurfacing or machining rotors.
I thought it was something different
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Old Jun 5, 2016 | 03:32 PM
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Means they grind them down to even them out. You can usually only do it 1 or 2 times in the life of the rotors. It's a must if you're changing the pads. 60k miles will likely require replacing the rotors.
So true. I was able to get to 70k miles with not a lot of stop and go. The pads and grind down wasn't that expensive at independent shop. Anyone know the average cost at Lexus dealer for this?
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Old Jun 5, 2016 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by kellens
So true. I was able to get to 70k miles with not a lot of stop and go. The pads and grind down wasn't that expensive at independent shop. Anyone know the average cost at Lexus dealer for this?
Around $250.00 total. Parts, labor & taxes
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Old Jun 8, 2016 | 05:44 PM
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I've got 10k miles on my 2015. When I went in for 10k service, I asked them to check brakes because it always makes slight grinding/shaving noise. (City driving) They said brakes are still good. I guess I will try the akebono at my next interval.

How long does oem pads and rotors last?
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Old Jun 8, 2016 | 06:24 PM
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Depends how hard you are on them. My wife's RX has 69k miles and still on the original pads and rotors...
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