Hi, I'm looking to replace my disc and pads, but wanted to know if there is anything better on the market than the genuine Lexus ones supplied? I was thinking about getting red stuff pads and would of like some drilled or grooved discs? Its for a GS300 Mk3, and I'm in the UK so not sure what brands you have there that we have here?

Thanks

 

I had ebc redstuff pads, they chew up 2 sets of rotors in less then 10k miles. Oem or akebonos from tirerack seem to be the best options. Also stoptechs have some good reviews on them.

 

I used prostop ceramics from pepboys, to me I think there better then oem as far as braking. They are a lot better on dust then oem (no dust) and they have silencer plates fixed to them so no need to buy new shims.

If you buy an aggressive pad/race pad they most likely will not last and will chew up the rotors really quickly.

 

Exactly, it seems that the OEM rotors on our cars are the problems! I have tried using after market pads like StopTech on my OEM rotors and they didn't last long at all!

 

Yes sir..
I have used akebonos for a decade. I kid you not, there is no dust and they last a LONG time. Are they going to give you a super aggressive stop? No. However, they do the job well and with next to no dust even on a daily driver.

 

I always stick with oem pads. There are company's that make very good rotors tho..

 

I would recommend Stop-Tech rotors with Akebono brake pads as they are cheaper and are the same ones Toyota uses. I would recommend Adam's Rotors but not sure if he delivers to UK, but he makes some great rotors. Here is his websitehttp://www.adamsrotors.com/