can someone answer my question above (FrankT)

 

i got my from here, no problems that i can find

http://stores.ebay.com/Mac-Auto-Part..._sid=119699664

 

i think the v shaped pins you mentioned may be the pad springs. they keep the pads off the rotors when the brakes are relaxed. Brakes will work without them but may wear a bit early.
JimA

 

...one is for the front the other set is for the rear
FITTING KIT, DISC BRAKE, REAR part number 494830070

Not sure why they show rear when its a front kit.

 

hmmm but they dont look like a spring ill upload a pic and show u guys and i can get a name on them and also the breaks do work but you will feel a thumping vibration when you hit the brakes

 

you're talking about these V pin things right? found a crappy picture of them on my computer.

 

they dont have to look like spring coil to be spring,but yeah the vibration your feeling is do to not having the v spring

 

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@ lo_dit yes thats what i was talking about where can i buy these and whats the exact name on them , thanks guys

 

not sure where is cheapest but here is the part number/name from www.sewellonlineparts.com

4774330020
SPRING, ANTI-SQUEAL (FOR FRONT DISC BRAKE)
Picture number is 47743A
$3.85 each

http://lexus.sewellparts.com/images/...00/471086A.jpg

 

Thanks (lo_dit) thats exactly what i needed

 

Todd at TM engineering does not try to screw anybody, it is just the issue of if the has the bushings in inventory or is waiting for a shipment. I order a complete set a month ago, received all buy the UCA & LCA #1. They arrived yesterday. Todd kept me updated via email as to status, if you are patient than TM engineering is great. But, communication is via email only and Todd only reponds when there is new information, I think this is why he gets a bad rap from some folks.

 

I would suggest you buy Beck Arnley, availabe at Rock Auto.com, they are owned by the DANA corporation and supply parts to the auto manufactures. The parts are great, OEM quality and will save you a ton of money.

 

Be careful buying beck Arnley with this particular part. Keep in mind that between the first gen and the second gen GS300 these parts are interchangeable and look alike. So to a non-knowledgeable warehouse stocker you may not end up with ball joints from the proper year you want.


Link:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...r-chassis.html

I am a huge fan of rock auto.com(60-75% cheaper than parts stores with the same parts), but I think out of the set of re-manufactured ball joints I got from them(BeckArnley), the drivers side ball joint was one of toyota/lexus original recalled ones, and within 10 months of installation the spherical ball of the joint just "plopped" right out and my driver side front corner was slammed with that wheel's tread making almost a 90 degree angle with the fender itself. This happened the split second that I was fully stopped preparing to leave out the mall's parking lot.

I needed the car the next day so had a hard time finding a lexus dealership in so cal that had the ball joint in stock(special order) so I opted for a $35 reman. online. To be honest with you, I am still worried, and I am in the process of getting the lexus OEM Ball joints (Post Lexus recall) as soon as possible.

Sorry to make such a long winded post, but
Save yourself the head ache, and get the lexus OEM ball joints.

I drive a 1994 GS300


Here is the Lexus/Toyota Ball Joint Recall Document Link:

http://nhthqnwws112.odi.nhtsa.dot.go...romPublic=true


NHTSA Site for finding recalls on vehicles:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr...ls/results.cfm