Akebono vs Centric vs Brembo vs Stoptech - Brake Pads
09-16-16, 05:43 PM
#31
I have Akebonos on an fsport rwd with the original two piece rotors with about 20k miles on the pads and while the dust is gone, these pads do sequel when cold... It's always the first stop before there's any heat but after that they're silent. Initially very embarrassing as it's always when leaving a parking lot lol, but i stopped caring awhile ago. Performance wise they're certainly not as good as stock; the cold bite is very good, maybe better but If you ever have to go deep into the pedal in a panic stop, it's a huge difference, they just don't have the same stopping power. So a bit of a mixed bag because of the cold behavior but I'd never go back to the stock pads, cleaning rims every 3 days for the birds.
09-16-16, 06:02 PM
#32
Lexus Test Driver
I have Akebonos on an fsport rwd with the original two piece rotors with about 20k miles on the pads and while the dust is gone, these pads do sequel when cold... It's always the first stop before there's any heat but after that they're silent. Initially very embarrassing as it's always when leaving a parking lot lol, but i stopped caring awhile ago. Performance wise they're certainly not as good as stock; the cold bite is very good, maybe better but If you ever have to go deep into the pedal in a panic stop, it's a huge difference, they just don't have the same stopping power. So a bit of a mixed bag because of the cold behavior but I'd never go back to the stock pads, cleaning rims every 3 days for the birds.
Last edited by bclexus; 09-16-16 at 06:28 PM.
09-16-16, 06:54 PM
#33
I bet you would go back to the stock pads if you plowed deep into the rear of someone because you couldn't stop in time, possibly injuring/killing someone, totaling a couple vehicles and being sued for a few million dollars...just to keep some brake dust off your wheels. Or at least you should!
I can live with the dust, did so with my last 3 BMW's, if that's the trade off for having OEM to Akebono Ceramics.
09-16-16, 09:36 PM
#34
Driver School Candidate
I bet you would go back to the stock pads if you plowed deep into the rear of someone because you couldn't stop in time, possibly injuring/killing someone, totaling a couple vehicles and being sued for a few million dollars...just to keep some brake dust off your wheels. Or at least you should!
09-20-16, 08:45 AM
#35
Has anybody used the Lexus Factory F Sport pads?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEXUS-OEM-FACTORY-F-SPORT-FRONT-BRAKE-PADS-2013-2015-GS350-2WD/252535567403?_trksid=p2141725.c100338.m3726&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D37108%26meid%3Db8424b636b894e59952787ab9dcd0f50%26pid%3D100338%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D9%26sd%3D252519089351
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEXUS-OEM-FACTORY-F-SPORT-FRONT-BRAKE-PADS-2013-2015-GS350-2WD/252535567403?_trksid=p2141725.c100338.m3726&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D37108%26meid%3Db8424b636b894e59952787ab9dcd0f50%26pid%3D100338%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D9%26sd%3D252519089351
09-20-16, 08:52 AM
#36
Pole Position
Has anybody used the Lexus Factory F Sport pads?
Lexus Factory F Sport Front Brake Pads 2013 2015 gs350 2WD | eBay
Lexus Factory F Sport Front Brake Pads 2013 2015 gs350 2WD | eBay
09-20-16, 01:05 PM
#38
Pole Position
they're very mediocre, lots of dust, once in awhile there'll be sound, good initial bite but when you brake at higher speeds (around >180 kmh) the car starts to vibrate since the brake pads can't really handle the heat. Overall good pads for everyday driving. I'd suggest you to get any good aftermarket pads though haha
Last edited by Nasrul3698; 09-20-16 at 01:11 PM.
09-20-16, 05:44 PM
#39
Mine were okay for about a week and then started squealing like a pig in heat. Took them out and sprayed them down and brushed them off and reinstalled....still sounded like an angry pig. I"ve been driving now for about 2k and it still does this. I can also hear the pads clunk around a little bit over bumps. Going to try using some new pad clips to see if it's the problem.
09-20-16, 05:47 PM
#40
I've had them on my FSport for about a month and a half now and have been really impressed with them. I find the bite to be a lot better than OEM, took me a little bit to get used to how well they bite. Haven't noticed any brake dust and I heard a light noise I think twice at very low speeds which I'm chalking up to being brand new and not broken in. I did also get the rotors replaced with slotted ones though.
09-21-16, 12:07 PM
#41
I have an AWD F Sport, my buddy at the shop ordered them so I'm not sure what brand they are. I'll see if i can get some info on them.
09-22-16, 12:47 PM
#42
Driver School Candidate
Great info! The OEM pads will cover your wheels with dust within a day of washing your car, doesn't seem like you could ever enjoy it. I'm approaching 20k, so it looks like i'll be headed the Akebono route.
09-22-16, 01:56 PM
#43
I've had centric, duralast, and now akebono on my gs.. The akebono's are far superior than either the two. Duralast were the worst, centric's were ok but didn't bite as good as the akebonos
09-22-16, 04:52 PM
#44
Pole Position
Thread Starter
01-02-17, 03:02 PM
#45
Pole Position
Thread Starter
3 months on the Akebono's and I'm incredibly happy with them. Very low dust and great stopping power. Zero noises.
When changing your pads out, I highly recommend you get your rotors turned as well.
When changing your pads out, I highly recommend you get your rotors turned as well.