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Old Apr 25, 2015 | 05:44 AM
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I had dunlops sport gt on the lexus 18 inch wheel but not i have pirelli p zero on the 20 inch vossens and i had to break hard today and it went better than the last time on the dunlops. So i believe the problem is solved. Thx
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I had dunlops sport gt on the lexus 18 inch wheel but not i have pirelli p zero on the 20 inch vossens and i had to break hard today and it went better than the last time on the dunlops. So i believe the problem is solved. Thx
how is the ride comparatively? Is is too stiff? Post a pic too! would love to see it on 20" vossens.
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I have fixed the problem by changing the tires. i have Pirelli Pzero 235/35/20 upfront and 255/30/20 in the back and braking improved by a mile.

Anyways now, i have another problem. I've got my self Gloss Silver rims and the front brake dust is killing the color of the rim and its pissing me off. can i change the pads without changing the whole braking system? i wanna go for ceramic pads if thats possible.

its a 3IS 2014 3.5L Fsport RWD and i live in Dubai, its about 40 to 50 degrees Celsius in here. and iam some what an aggressive driver.

hopefully i can get some answer soon.
thanks a lot
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Old Jun 10, 2015 | 06:09 AM
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buy the IS350 low dust OEM pads
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Old Jun 10, 2015 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by ramlawih
I have fixed the problem by changing the tires. i have Pirelli Pzero 235/35/20 upfront and 255/30/20 in the back and braking improved by a mile.

Anyways now, i have another problem. I've got my self Gloss Silver rims and the front brake dust is killing the color of the rim and its pissing me off. can i change the pads without changing the whole braking system? i wanna go for ceramic pads if thats possible.

its a 3IS 2014 3.5L Fsport RWD and i live in Dubai, its about 40 to 50 degrees Celsius in here. and iam some what an aggressive driver.

hopefully i can get some answer soon.
thanks a lot
You may certainly change just the pads by itself.
Provided they are made for your specific make and model.

I believe the 2is pads will work on the 3is as well, so that may give you more options when searching for aftermarket. It's a shame I didn't find Hawk Performance Ceramic for the IS350, otherwise I would have suggested those.
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front 2IS pads fit the 3IS, but not the rears
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Old Jun 11, 2015 | 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by waleedj3is
how is the ride comparatively? Is is too stiff? Post a pic too! would love to see it on 20" vossens.
Well You will feel the road more but you feel like you've got something special if you know what i mean. and its not that stiff because i have RSR half down springs installed. they feel much better than Lexus's ones.
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Old Jun 11, 2015 | 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
front 2IS pads fit the 3IS, but not the rears
and the low dust pads have the same power like the ones I've got installed(what came from the dealership)

What about the Ceramic brakes? can i change the Pads to ceramic without changing the whole system? thx mate
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Akebono brake pads I heard they're low dust and last longer than the stock.

Changing the whole brake system means going to BBK, possible but you're looking at 3000$ minimum.
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Old Jun 11, 2015 | 04:19 AM
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Originally Posted by faisal11ir
Akebono brake pads I heard they're low dust and last longer than the stock.

Changing the whole brake system means going to BBK, possible but you're looking at 3000$ minimum.
Well i just need to minimise the amount of dust going on the rim so i don't have to worry about cleaning it every 2 days. btw how did you make it a remote control start?!

Follow group_sport on instagram. there is a meeting tomorrow if you wanna come. the info is all there.
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brakepads dont change braking power in any major way, it changes braking feel. Low dust pads dont bite as hard but good enough for daily
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