It’s time to get my brakes done. My GX is out of warranty already. Do you recommend buying the Lexus brake pads or a third-party set. I am not sure if the Lexus brake pads would be super expensive or not. If so are they really worth the difference in price? I am having the brakes done at a local mechanic I trust . Rather than having it done at the Lexus dealer who is almost 100 miles away. Any advice you can offer would be much appreciated, thanks.

 

I have Akebono pads for both front and rear and they are holding up really well. The stopping power is good and I don't have any noise.
Pads are relatively cheap even with OEM parts. OEM quality is good but I usually go aftermarket for them.

 

covered somewhere else here also
i recommend akebono pro act

for rotors i recommend centric, not sure if all have the e coat.

 

Thanks guys, Akebono it is! Rotors are still in good shape and don’t need replacement.

 

If you are replacing pads only, ask your mechanic to have the rotors turned