I'm looking for some high performance brake pads for a Lexus IS-F. What are some good pads?

 

Hawk HPS: that's what 's on mine. Ive heard good thing about the project Mu pads as well..

 

A rudimentary search would have lead you here:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...y-project.html

and here:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...struction.html

and many other threads. The above two threads will have all you need to know.

Lou

 

I know they aren't "name brand" but Im telling you, dust is non existent, and they are extremely quiet. Id recommend them to anyone.


https://www.clublexus.com/forums/7024098-post179.html

 

^ iiiiinteresting ....I've never heard of these before either

 

Wow, that is impressive!

 

good price, I may replace with these pads since im just daily driving anyway.

 

I don't know about you guys, but I have yet to see aftermarket brake pads that work better than the OEM pads. I know the OEM pads dust more than most like, but I'll take that if superior stopping power comes as part of the package. Our cars come with great brakes from the factory and most of the pads recommended for OEM replacement, including Hawk and Project Mu, are inferior to the OEM pads in terms of stopping power and initial bite.

 

Gotta try some wearever brake pads!

 

I'd say the Carbotech 1521 street pads have the OEM feel without the OEM dust. They're also very rotor friendly.

 

I just bought those based on your recommendation. A little bit of research turned up the fact that they are actually manufactured by Federal Mogul. Their brake pad division is Wagner, and the P/N matches that of the Wagner branded ThermoQuiet pads, which are also ceramic, so I'm inclined to believe they are one in the the same. Also Made in the USA.

Here's some nice feedback on them from a 'vette forum: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...rake-pads.html

 

What about stoptech pads?

 

Im glad you guys are thinking outside the box. And knowing these are built here in the US makes me feel even better that I got them.

You guys should post your impressions once you install them.

 

My Carbotechs made my wheels FILTHY! I would wash my car on the weekend and get my wheels looking spotless, and then by mid-week they would be covered in a thick layer of brake dust. Not what I'd call a low dust pad at all.

 

Hey Sarge, how do these ceramics act in the rain? From my understanding is ceramics lose bite when wet