IS - 3rd Gen (2014-present) Discussion about the 2014+ model IS models

Anyone know where i can get brake covers like these?

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Old Mar 17, 2015 | 12:01 PM
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Direct fit. Should take less than an hour taking your time. Unbolt a couple bolts. Swap. Bleed. Done.

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Old Mar 17, 2015 | 12:04 PM
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try OEM they have them for some cars
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Old Mar 22, 2015 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by bhvrdr
Direct fit. Should take less than an hour taking your time. Unbolt a couple bolts. Swap. Bleed. Done.

Mike
Hi Mike,

With the bigger rotor, wouldn't I need bigger backing plates?

Also, would it be better to buy the loaded calipers instead of semi-loaded? Semi-loaded are Cardone brand and Loaded are Centric brand. Any difference or opinions on each brand?

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Old Mar 23, 2015 | 04:36 AM
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Hi,

You dont need the bigger rock shields. You can use tin snips to take a tiny bit off yours to fit the caliper.

Up to you on the calipers. The loaded ones are more expensive and come with pads that are a bit unknown. You could get the semi loaded ones and then get a great set of stoptech pads. Either way.


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Old Mar 23, 2015 | 09:16 AM
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You might check in to wrapping them with ikon (3M)

A member did this in blue and it looks pretty cool. Reflective wrap glows
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