Dirteeboy

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Just an update to this thread, I went with roadfrog's setup due to great reviews.

Front and Rear Centric Posi-Quiet Pads and Front and Rear Centric Premium Rotors
Just went through carid.com, $225.53 shipped to SoCal

roadfrog

Nice. Let is know what you think!

FatherTo1

Wow, Dirtee, that's quite lower than the $302 I priced out from RockAuto last month. I was curious and noticed the CarID site lists three versions of Centric Posi-Quiet brake pads (Premium Semi-Metallic, Premium Ceramic, and Extended Wear). Which one are most people using with their Centric Premium rotors? Which CarID part numbers did you purchase for the pads, Dirtee?

Dirteeboy

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I got the ceramic premiums front and rear
105.12820 fronts and 105.12830 rears

I should be getting them sometime next week

roadfrog

Centric premium CERAMIC is what I got. Metallic pads will leave residue on your wheels. The third ones you posted are parking brake pads.

SW17LS

Correct, the Posi Quiet Ceramic is what you want.

CJITTY

I personally use Akebono PRoACT pads with oem rotors. But, I know someone who drives very aggressive with their LS and they have the Ebay Crossed Drilled/Slotted with pads package for (i recall) under $400 front and rear and he absolutely loves them..no issues.

teedub21

What the consensus on best rotor pad set up for "sport" package cars with the Brembos? The squealing is driving me to drink.

FatherTo1

What year is yours, Dirtee, and RWD or AWD? I'm coming up with $270 for 2013+ RWD and that's before tax or shipping to NorCal. Still less than RockAuto at the moment.

roadfrog

Rockauto is cheaper than 270. I just looked at my invoice - 260 dollars and that included shipping. Dont forget there are discount codes for Rockauto

FatherTo1

Thanks, roadfrog. I'll check for promo codes.

You're right! Came out to $239.54 before tax and shipping. My mistake before was that I assumed the pads were individually packaged!

EDIT: More than a little embarrassing because I have changed my own brake pads before and have purchased OEM Toyota pads in sets. I guess that was a long way back.

rokitop

I am having the same problem with my F-Sport. I talked to the dealer and they said all kinds of things about not using Lexus pads etc. I put the Akebono pads on my car and the squeek is still there. Do I need to replace the rotors also?

roadfrog

I would definitely change the rotors - just make sure to use good quality rotors like Centric PREMIUM or the like. Also, if you haven't already, replace the brake hardware (springs, clips, etc). The Centrics came with the hardware in my case, but you can also obtain them on Ebay for about 20 bucks for all four corners.

VanCityLS4

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There's lots of info on the IS-F forum regarding different set ups for the 6 piston Brembos we have in the Sport/F Sport. I'm looking into replacement in the near future.

FatherTo1

Did anyone "bed" or break-in their Centric rotors and pads after installation? I recall reading in the forum that someone posted Centric instructing not to bed their rotors/pads. I'm having all four rotors and pads installed in the morning and not sure if I should ask my mechanic to skip the bedding.