Rotor and Pads Install
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Racer
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From: New York
Rotor and Pads Install
Well, the day that I've been dreading for is finally here... time to replace the rotors and pads on my IS-F: dealer quote of $2400. Anyone on here know of any shops I can take it to? I prefer Long Island...
Thanks in advance
-Z
Thanks in advance
-Z
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I guess with the right knowledge behind it-it can be done. Joe you got experience with that?
On 2nd note- how many miles on those rotors that your replacing? You might wanna look into re-surface first.
I guess with the right knowledge behind it-it can be done. Joe you got experience with that?
On 2nd note- how many miles on those rotors that your replacing? You might wanna look into re-surface first.
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Racer
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From: New York
woodbury, ny
Sam, I go a little under 20k on her now. Did you replace or resurface yours yet? How many miles do you have on yours?
Sam, I go a little under 20k on her now. Did you replace or resurface yours yet? How many miles do you have on yours?
yea Sam, the LS and my current car had/has brake transplants from another car. rotors and pads is cake.
woodbury is not too far away. <20k could use just a resurfacing..but gotta check thickness to see if its in spec to be applicable.
ive done work for plenty of club members, ask Andrew as i installed his coils lol.
woodbury is not too far away. <20k could use just a resurfacing..but gotta check thickness to see if its in spec to be applicable.
ive done work for plenty of club members, ask Andrew as i installed his coils lol.
Last edited by LiCelsior; Oct 11, 2010 at 03:53 PM.
$2,400!!! Are they high? and I mean high as in smoking dope since we already know
the price is outrageous. Changing brake rotors and pads on your car should be a piece
of cake. I'd like to see the invoice to determine how much of that price is labor. At
20k, you will probably need to resurface the rotors and just install new pads. Typically,
rotors last about 40k unless you autocross. Look around and see how much new pads
cost, then put your car on stands and bring the rotors to a good mechanical garage for
the resurface. You are seriously going to save a ton, and I mean a ton of money.
the price is outrageous. Changing brake rotors and pads on your car should be a piece
of cake. I'd like to see the invoice to determine how much of that price is labor. At
20k, you will probably need to resurface the rotors and just install new pads. Typically,
rotors last about 40k unless you autocross. Look around and see how much new pads
cost, then put your car on stands and bring the rotors to a good mechanical garage for
the resurface. You are seriously going to save a ton, and I mean a ton of money.
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Racer
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From: New York
yea Sam, the LS and my current car had/has brake transplants from another car. rotors and pads is cake.
woodbury is not too far away. <20k could use just a resurfacing..but gotta check thickness to see if its in spec to be applicable.
ive done work for plenty of club members, ask Andrew as i installed his coils lol.
woodbury is not too far away. <20k could use just a resurfacing..but gotta check thickness to see if its in spec to be applicable.
ive done work for plenty of club members, ask Andrew as i installed his coils lol.
$2,400!!! Are they high? and I mean high as in smoking dope since we already know
the price is outrageous. Changing brake rotors and pads on your car should be a piece
of cake. I'd like to see the invoice to determine how much of that price is labor. At
20k, you will probably need to resurface the rotors and just install new pads. Typically,
rotors last about 40k unless you autocross. Look around and see how much new pads
cost, then put your car on stands and bring the rotors to a good mechanical garage for
the resurface. You are seriously going to save a ton, and I mean a ton of money.
the price is outrageous. Changing brake rotors and pads on your car should be a piece
of cake. I'd like to see the invoice to determine how much of that price is labor. At
20k, you will probably need to resurface the rotors and just install new pads. Typically,
rotors last about 40k unless you autocross. Look around and see how much new pads
cost, then put your car on stands and bring the rotors to a good mechanical garage for
the resurface. You are seriously going to save a ton, and I mean a ton of money.
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If you're interested in coming out to Brooklyn my mechanic is great. He can resurface drilled and slotted rotors and do all necessary work for a fraction of what lexus is trying to bend you over for.
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Racer
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From: New York
Are the mechanics there good? I'm going to try to get a hold of some aftermarket pads first...then maybe shoot you a PM, thanks joe
BK is a bit far for me, but I'll tryin look local first and if all else fails, I can ask you for your man, thanks
BK is a bit far for me, but I'll tryin look local first and if all else fails, I can ask you for your man, thanks
they really just sell parts, but ive heard they do pretty good at resurfacing.
try getting some Hawk HPS pads, freakin AMAZING! i got them for my brembos and wooo they stop good. no problem Z, let me know. you could also go to Tach Motor Works, he has a shop in oceanside.
try getting some Hawk HPS pads, freakin AMAZING! i got them for my brembos and wooo they stop good. no problem Z, let me know. you could also go to Tach Motor Works, he has a shop in oceanside.
So whad you decide?
I haven't replaced my rotors yet-I'm just going to have them resurfaced. For pads I am using Hawk ceramic fronts(they currently don't have a rear application
Which is a same because oem dust on the rears is pretty bad too. When it's time to resurface I will change front and rears to same brand.
Let me know what happens!
I haven't replaced my rotors yet-I'm just going to have them resurfaced. For pads I am using Hawk ceramic fronts(they currently don't have a rear application
Which is a same because oem dust on the rears is pretty bad too. When it's time to resurface I will change front and rears to same brand. Let me know what happens!
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Racer
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From: New York
they really just sell parts, but ive heard they do pretty good at resurfacing.
try getting some Hawk HPS pads, freakin AMAZING! i got them for my brembos and wooo they stop good. no problem Z, let me know. you could also go to Tach Motor Works, he has a shop in oceanside.
try getting some Hawk HPS pads, freakin AMAZING! i got them for my brembos and wooo they stop good. no problem Z, let me know. you could also go to Tach Motor Works, he has a shop in oceanside.
I called them up, and they seem like they are very professional and know what they're doing. Depending on time restraints because of work, I will see if I can find another shop that does work on weekends, worse case scenario I will take it to Tach on a weekday.
So whad you decide?
I haven't replaced my rotors yet-I'm just going to have them resurfaced. For pads I am using Hawk ceramic fronts(they currently don't have a rear applicationWhich is a same because oem dust on the rears is pretty bad too. When it's time to resurface I will change front and rears to same brand.
Let me know what happens!
I haven't replaced my rotors yet-I'm just going to have them resurfaced. For pads I am using Hawk ceramic fronts(they currently don't have a rear application
Which is a same because oem dust on the rears is pretty bad too. When it's time to resurface I will change front and rears to same brand. Let me know what happens!