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Old 04-30-19, 09:36 AM
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I need to replace the rear brake pad/Discs. What brand would you recommend?
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Old 04-30-19, 10:38 AM
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OEM wouldn't be bad but some people "upgrade" and go with some aftermarket versions.

I searched using a 2014 GX, but the brake pads and rotors should be the same throughout. I'd also check amazon using the part numbers from RockAuto. Usually the shipping from Rockauto negates the savings.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...brake+pad,1684
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I didn't replace the rear rotors but I used Akebono pads for both front and rear and they are good. Very good stopping power and quiet.
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I just did mine and used all Toyota branded OEM parts (rotors/pads). Bought everything as a single order on eBay from a Toyota dealer in FL.
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Admittedly... just did a pad slap on mine but OEM pads. It was such low mileage when I did it that I didn't swap rotors.
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Originally Posted by Acrad35751
Admittedly... just did a pad slap on mine but OEM pads. It was such low mileage when I did it that I didn't swap rotors.
i had 46k on mine but the rear pads had worn slightly unevenly and the clip gouged the rotor on the passenger side so I had to replace the rotors also.
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Rotors were fine on mine but lots of even wear all around. Either a brake rider or saw lots of time in the city in CA. My GX came out of southern CA and most of the saved nav spots from previous owner (dealer didn't reset) were from Santa Monica and Los Angeles area. In female body building circles previous owner appears to be well known online.
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I would go with OEM. The quality is good and the price is right.

I also just did pads all around, kept my rotors. Brakes feel great.

Use plenty of grease. I'd also recommend picking up new OEM pad shims, also cheap.
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Originally Posted by Craigyyy
I would go with OEM. The quality is good and the price is right.

I also just did pads all around, kept my rotors. Brakes feel great.

Use plenty of grease. I'd also recommend picking up new OEM pad shims, also cheap.
Good reminder about the shims. I got OEM rotors, pads, and shims for $220. I thought this was pretty reasonable and is one of the things I appreciate about the Lexus - often you're just buying Toyota parts.
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At 52k miles. I bought front and rear OEM pads from EBAY for $95 with $180 labor, and feel great as well.
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I would go with OEM. The quality is good and the price is right.

I also just did pads all around, kept my rotors. Brakes feel great.

Use plenty of grease. I'd also recommend picking up new OEM pad shims, also cheap.
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I recommend Akebono ACT with Centric Premium (and with E coat if available).
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Originally Posted by bbqsoup
I didn't replace the rear rotors but I used Akebono pads for both front and rear and they are good. Very good stopping power and quiet.
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I recommend Akebono ACT with Centric Premium (and with E coat if available).
What akebono part numbers did you guys use? I was trying to find them but I just went with the power stop evo sport pads up front because I couldn't find a akebono part number for a 2017 GX. The power stops are quite a bit more dusty than the akebonos I have used previously
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I forgot to take a picture but I believe they are Akebono ACT Ultra Premium for both Front and Rear
Similar to the parts here

https://www.partsgeek.com/mmparts/br...xus/gx460.html

Originally Posted by grammo
What akebono part numbers did you guys use? I was trying to find them but I just went with the power stop evo sport pads up front because I couldn't find a akebono part number for a 2017 GX. The power stops are quite a bit more dusty than the akebonos I have used previously
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front:
Akebono ACT976 Centric 120.44174

rear:
Akebono ACT606 Centric 120.44175


I dont think that on our GX460 would see any benefit from the Akebono ASP version, plus it would make more dust.
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Old 05-07-19, 10:43 PM
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+1 on OEM pads. I did however use the Akebono pads on the front the last time because I had a credit from TireRack and it was basically free. They are nice pads but the anti squeal clips are cheap and don’t fit great. I bought a set of OEM from Lexus and will use on next pads install.
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