cmasten

Almost exactly the same as the fronts on the LS, main difference being that the pins are held in place on the inside of the caliper on the LS by one spring clip whereas this pict seems to show two pins on the outside. Everything else looks very close in form and function.

chris07ls

What the dealership will probably do is turn your rotors(machine them) if the thickness of the rotors are within specs. They don't replace the rotors unless there is a reason to replace them. I'm sure the dealer charges a fortune for new rotors.

Geremology101

Does anyone have a recommendation for a reputable place to get the brakes changed? Dealer wants $1340 + tax

G2Lexus

Try a Toyota dealer. They'll use the correct parts at least.

blackz405

Thanks to cmasten. I changed all 4 pads today using the information from this thread. The Autozone Duralast Gold Cmax ceramic pads are truly superior to the Lexus factory pads. The braking action is now more mechanical than electrical (LS has the infamous brake by wire). The original pads were hard to control. I was constantly fighting with BA and ABS. I had to brake very slowly to avoid BA and ABS actions. Not anymore, I can finally drive the LS without paying so much attention the brake pedal. Btw, the factory pads still have over 50% (around 8mm) thickness with over 131,700 miles. They probably will last 200,000 miles if I didn't change them out today.

Autozone Part#:
Front DGC1282 $75
Rear DGC1283 $55

Attached picture is the front right (passenger side) wheel.

dyeelitt

Did you turn the rotors? I am getting ready to replace my pads on my 2008 LS460L with Touring package. I ordered Centric Ceramic pads for the front and rear. my brakes lasted 35,000 miles and I wanted to put pads on that lasted longer than 35,000 miles and provided less dust and as good performance. I have no pulsing so i'm debating on whether or not to turn the rotors. Any advice? thanks.

cmasten

if you don't have any pulsing or shimmy, I would just drop the new pads on and see how it handles. You can always just turn them later if you notice an issue. If you notice anything though, get them turned soon, as you dont want the pads to wear wrong out of the gate.

RXLSguy

Thanks for the detailed write-up. I've read some comments elsewhere about triggering fault codes when you retract the pistons without opening the caliper bleed screw. The Lexus shop manual indicates this as well. Interesting that you were able to do the job without running into this issue. Did you disconnect the battery before you replaced the brakes?

mafitch

I just had rotors turned (front and rear) and pads replaced (front and rear) at Johnson Lexus of Raleigh for right under 700 dollars. I'm at 49K miles.

Liquidretr

Sorry to bump an old thread, I can feel my pads grind more into my front rotors so I know its time. Would you replace the rotors too? I have done this on other cars and even an RX in the family with out trouble. Anything more I should know about the LS? especially if I have to replace the front rotors too?

Lextrician

check for any grooves but the ls is just two pins a spring and drop new pads in just becareful, but sounds like you have experience, so I would go for it. check the rotors but if didn't experience any noises shimmy or shakes I think you will be fine depending on miles.