Brakes - 96LS

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Mar 30, 2004 | 09:17 AM

NiteOwl

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Brakes - 96LS

Getting ready to do brakes on my 96LS400. Going to replace the rotors with Brembo and get ceramic pads, both likely from Tirerack ($75 per rotor/$50 for the pads) - unless someone has a cheaper alternative. The damn brake sensor is like $100 from the local dealer - can't find anyone in the aftermarket online that can get it. Any suggestions? Cheaper online Lexus parts dealer? Thanks in advance...

Mar 31, 2004 | 12:54 PM

Rice

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That sounds like a good deal.
I'm not sure if ceramic pads will benefit you in any way, unless you are planning to rase.
You can reuse your sensors unless they are broken.

Mar 31, 2004 | 01:19 PM

RA40

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I was under the impression that the stock pads on the LS were a ceramic composite material?

Apr 3, 2004 | 01:57 PM

SharpLS-96

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Originally posted by RA40
I was under the impression that the stock pads on the LS were a ceramic composite material?

They are a ceramic composite.

Also, as Rice stated you can reuse the brake sensor. Just don't damage the sensor when you disconnect it from the calibers when your removing your old pads.