Brake Pad Replacement
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Brake Pad Replacement
Will need to replace the brake rotors and pads soon. Need some suggestion and opinions on the brake pad base on actual experience (please) and not hear say. I am currently running on the OEM Lexus alternative compound pads (less dust but still dusty when compare to the original OEM; less bite; very quiet).
I will be replacing with OEM rotors unless someone is able to suggest a better aftermarket rotors (price and performance).
For the brake pads I have three choices. I have no experience with either Tom's or Endless. Want less brake dust but better braking bites. Do not track the RC-F. Daily driving and average speed range of 35-45mph city driving. With once in a awhile spirited driving and short moderate braking (3 digit speeds; hehehe).
1) OEM Lexus alternative compound
2) Tom's Racing
3) Endless
I will be replacing with OEM rotors unless someone is able to suggest a better aftermarket rotors (price and performance).
For the brake pads I have three choices. I have no experience with either Tom's or Endless. Want less brake dust but better braking bites. Do not track the RC-F. Daily driving and average speed range of 35-45mph city driving. With once in a awhile spirited driving and short moderate braking (3 digit speeds; hehehe).
1) OEM Lexus alternative compound
2) Tom's Racing
3) Endless
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Anyone with Toms pads care to chime in?
pls specify which pad. Street version or the track one. Thanks.
I’m curious to know.
Op,
endless pads are great. I track with them but they’re just fine for street use. Dust is very manageable, way less than oem.
They don’t need much heat to grab, but you’re on a tropical island so cold pads prob not an issue anyway.
Can’t comment on longevity for daily street driving. Last few years, I went through a set of front pads every year. Rears are still the 1st set I put on.
Don’t seem to be too rough on rotors.
Overall I give A- Wish they would bite harder but I guess it’s a compromise between pad wear, rotor wear, and longevity.
pls specify which pad. Street version or the track one. Thanks.
I’m curious to know.
Op,
endless pads are great. I track with them but they’re just fine for street use. Dust is very manageable, way less than oem.
They don’t need much heat to grab, but you’re on a tropical island so cold pads prob not an issue anyway.
Can’t comment on longevity for daily street driving. Last few years, I went through a set of front pads every year. Rears are still the 1st set I put on.
Don’t seem to be too rough on rotors.
Overall I give A- Wish they would bite harder but I guess it’s a compromise between pad wear, rotor wear, and longevity.
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