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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 08:13 AM
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I'm not sure if this is normal for new brakes. Only have about 850 miles but brakes sure seem a lot more sensitive than my older ls430. Not sure if I should wait or have them checked. Maybe it's normal. Anyone else have this problem?
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 08:51 AM
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Yes the LS 460 brakes are a little sensitive. Nothing wrong with them. It takes a little to get used to it.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 09:32 AM
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They are a little more sensative. They are electronically assisted instead of vacuumed assisted. No more brake boosters, just an electronic brake actuator and an ECM.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 10:12 AM
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yes, the EBC (electronically controlled brakes) are pretty darn sensitive. you just need to get used to it
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 12:57 PM
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The sensitive brakes were a shocker for me as well. Either I've become accustomed to them or the brakes have broken in a bit because I really don't notice it anymore. On a similar note, my gf's 2006 4 Runner has very sensitive brakes.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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usually you do get adjusted to the brakes over time. i still remember when i was switching between cars
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 03:51 PM
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My wife mentioned that the brakes were grabbing in the rear as well...

I said, "Relax, you'll get used to it".
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 08:50 PM
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I think as much as anything, the brakes are hard to modulate as you try to come to a smooth stop, since they don't give you the feedback and sensitivity you are used to.

As stated above, you either get used to it, or the brakes bed in and lose some of their touchiness.

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Op...Dont worry, the brakes are like that
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 08:01 AM
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Yes, it's the smooth stopping and the feel that I miss. I guess that's pretty normal. I'll get used to it.
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