DIY: IS-F front brake pads
03-22-09, 05:50 PM
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DIY: IS-F front brake pads
Well thanks to the the DIY that JavyLSU posted for the IS350 and lobuxracers's tips, I've done a DIY for replacing the front brake pads on the IS-F.
If you are looking for a DIY on replacing the rotors click here.
It takes about 15-20 minutes per side as long as you are not sitting there taking pictures.
If you are looking for a DIY on replacing the rotors click here.
It takes about 15-20 minutes per side as long as you are not sitting there taking pictures.
Last edited by caymandive; 11-25-11 at 07:03 PM.
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AndrewISF (02-26-17)
03-22-09, 05:51 PM
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- Now double check everything including your brake fluid reservoir cap!
- Put your wheel back on and properly torque the lug bolts
- Embed the pads to the rotor properly. I did several 60 to 10mph stops.
- Clean up and have a beer or two with the money you just saved.
Last edited by caymandive; 03-24-09 at 03:47 PM.
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03-22-09, 10:29 PM
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Quick tip on pushing the pistons back instead of using a screwdriver 6 times, and possibly marking the edge of the rotor in 6 places, just use the old pads. Instead of taking the old pads all the way out, only remove them half way, then push on the outside of the pad, wedging the back part of the pad against all 3 pistons at the same time. Do this on each of the old pads, pushing the outside edge of the pad towards the centerline of the rotor so the back of the pad pushes against the pistons. Do this until they are flat on the inside and the new pads should be able to slide into place.
Desi
Desi
03-23-09, 04:24 AM
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Quick tip on pushing the pistons back instead of using a screwdriver 6 times, and possibly marking the edge of the rotor in 6 places, just use the old pads. Instead of taking the old pads all the way out, only remove them half way, then push on the outside of the pad, wedging the back part of the pad against all 3 pistons at the same time. Do this on each of the old pads, pushing the outside edge of the pad towards the centerline of the rotor so the back of the pad pushes against the pistons. Do this until they are flat on the inside and the new pads should be able to slide into place.
Desi
Desi
Shoot me a PM.
Last edited by caymandive; 03-23-09 at 05:13 AM.
03-23-09, 07:18 AM
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I can't comment on the pads to the full extent yet until I rack up some miles on them, but will report back by the weekend. I can tell you that the groans are gone (the noise the brakes used to make when creeping along at uber slow speeds such as in parking lot traffic), they are still plenty grippy and they don't have the sudden catch that the OEM pads had which makes for a more tolerable ride and with a baby on the way I'm sure this will be a good thing.
03-23-09, 08:43 AM
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03-23-09, 09:16 AM
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The guy told me if there are questions about the pads to have people call him, so for those interested in the ceramic pads send me a PM and I'll give you the contact info. Be forewarned though that they have some improving to be made on their phone/social skills. They always sound shrewd when I talk to them. 
Joe, to answer your question the rear pads have never given me any kind of noise. They also shed about half as much dust as the fronts being they are in the back.