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Old 06-16-18, 08:24 AM
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Default brake components OEM or high quality aftermarket

what are opinions of some experienced peoples here?
if money was no object what rotors pads would you buy? (toyota or EBC/Akebono/Brembo, wtc)?
car es ES 350

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Oem 100 %.
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Oem 100 %.
thanks can you explain why?
i've had bad luck with lexus oem rotors and trying to figure out
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With OEM, (irregardless of the part), you get proper fit and quality. As examples:
  1. KYB makes our shock dampers, but you can't buy the exact ones unless you go to the stealership
  2. the same goes for the radiator; I think Denso makes our radiators
Some parts might be equivalent or even superior quality but the fit is not quite the same. I'm thinking of hoses. The quality might be better, but they may not have the proper bend/twist for a perfect fit.
It is easier with OEM, but of course, the premise was that expenses was irrelevant.
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