Might Need New Brakes Soon
 

my 2015 is350 f sport has 20k miles on it, so the dealership said they are recommending me to replace my front brakes soon. Havent seen the price they are quoting my, but j/w if i dont go with the dealership brakes, what brakes, and from where, should i go with??

You should do a search in the Brake forum for more advice.

Dealer wanted $670 to replace my front rotors and pads at 20-22k. I did it myself quickly for about $200 on parts using Stop Tech/Centric High Carbon Premium Rotors ($75+ each) and Akebono ACT pads ($50+). It's easy and you'll love the non-dusting of the aftermarket pads.

Unless the steering wheel shakes when you brake, just change the pads out for under 100 bucks. get the ceramic pads too...

That's weird, my dealer quoted me under 200...

I'm going with Akebonos soon.

Hi guys! I'm new to the forum. Can the IS200T use the same brake pads for the IS350? I'm looking at the Akebono ACT 1118 right now but I'm not sure if it will fit for my car.

I'm 98% sure they are the same caliper.

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For a front rotor and pad replacement? Or just replacing the pads? If it's a full, that's a heck of a deal and I'd go for it. If it's the pads only w/o resurface - it's way overpriced (and expected of dealers) for a few minutes of work and $50 parts. I believe they don't recommend resurfacing rotors, but if its in spec, why not?

The rotor could be scored or too thin - which you can't tell if it's not shaking. I think it only shakes if its warped. The rotor thickness needs to be measured and checked for cracks/scoring. You definitely don't want the disc to crack/warp under hard/emergency braking because it has either of these qualities.

Just pads all the way around; my car doesn't even have 5k miles yet.

20k miles?!

Ive got 45k miles on mine and have about 7mm left on the pads. What are you doing to need new brakes after 20k miles? Tracking?

Do you have an F Sport? My F sports survived to 20k

I have the F sport.

Have you guys changed the fluid? Factor recommends at 30k or 3 years

Yes I have.

Rather than believing everyyhing the dealer recommends, why don't you inspect the front pads yourself to make sure? If there is plenty of thickness left you don't need to replace them. I doubt you will need new pads st 20k unless you drive it hard.