Brake pad replacement
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From: CT
I was amazed when I pulled the pads during the last oil change and they looked like new.
Lexus Test Driver
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From: NJ
Yep - I think we had to replace brakes on all four wheels on my wife's RX at around 45k miles but she does plenty local driving.
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Joined: Dec 2018
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From: TX
Viktor just added a video for the rear brake pads and rotors for our vehicles.
Another great video....everyone should subscribe to this guy for his excellent videos.
He also just did the front brakes in a separate video.
The rear brakes are more interesting since he discusses how to retract the electronic parking brake and show the battery and jumper method as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O037rZaRXu4
Another great video....everyone should subscribe to this guy for his excellent videos.
He also just did the front brakes in a separate video.
The rear brakes are more interesting since he discusses how to retract the electronic parking brake and show the battery and jumper method as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O037rZaRXu4
There's another video that uses a Power Probe, so in the end I bought a Power Probe for future use.
So I decided to lube the pins before winter starts. The vehicle only has 5000 miles on it. To my surprise, the caliper pins were dry!
So I did a thorough clean and lube the brake hardware to prevent future rust. I do recommend at the least lube up the caliper pins.
So I did a thorough clean and lube the brake hardware to prevent future rust. I do recommend at the least lube up the caliper pins.
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Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 26
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From: Wisconsin/Florida
How many miles before new brake pads?
I currently have 93k miles on a 2016 RX 350 AWD and my brakes seem to be just fine. Just curious to see how many miles before needing new pads. Obviously this all depends on your driving habits and city vs. hwy.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Last edited by Rollerdog; Dec 28, 2022 at 12:10 PM. Reason: Sp
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Note that I sometimes use the paddle shifters to slow down before stepping on the brake pedal.
Last edited by chrisper; Jan 2, 2023 at 07:38 PM.
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From: NY
Brake Advice
Hi all - wanted to get some advice on brakes. I’ve got a 2017 rx with 35k miles.
dealer is saying it will soon need new rotors and pads for $1600. Car drives perfectly but I do a TON of hard stop and go driving living in NYC.
I’m wondering two things:
1) do you think rotors need to be replaced if it all looks and drives fine? Would pads typically be enough?
2) if I take it to a non dealer to have the work done, what should I look out for or ask for (like types of parts to use)?
thanks in advance.
H
dealer is saying it will soon need new rotors and pads for $1600. Car drives perfectly but I do a TON of hard stop and go driving living in NYC.
I’m wondering two things:
1) do you think rotors need to be replaced if it all looks and drives fine? Would pads typically be enough?
2) if I take it to a non dealer to have the work done, what should I look out for or ask for (like types of parts to use)?
thanks in advance.
H
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Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Pennsylvania
Wow! $1600 !
My 2018 RX350 needed front brakes at 39,000 miles. The rotors were warped so those had to be replaced, too. If there is no vibration / pulsing in the pedal your rotors might be fine.
I did the job myself using Raybestor premium quality parts for about $220.
The OEM rotos have been known to be soft so quality aftermarket rotors with anti-rust coating are a better choice.. The car came with ceramic pads so get the same with the install guides and clips. Front and rear pads should cost less than $100.
My 2018 RX350 needed front brakes at 39,000 miles. The rotors were warped so those had to be replaced, too. If there is no vibration / pulsing in the pedal your rotors might be fine.
I did the job myself using Raybestor premium quality parts for about $220.
The OEM rotos have been known to be soft so quality aftermarket rotors with anti-rust coating are a better choice.. The car came with ceramic pads so get the same with the install guides and clips. Front and rear pads should cost less than $100.
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From: WI
It is easy to look at and measure your brake pad wear and get a good idea if they need to be replaced (look up youtube videos to learn how to do this). If they need replacement I would go to a Toyota dealer and get an estimate. As I recall, I paid $400-500 for my last brake job on my Rx at my local Toyota dealer. I have also never needed to replace brake pads (much less new rotors) at only 35k miles. The prices in NYC probably don't compare to the midwest though.
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Joined: Feb 2020
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From: CT
You have many options for less than $1600.
If you are not DIY then any independent shop can do the job for much less, or as mentioned by jrobe, a Toyota dealership is a good alternative for lower labor costs.
When I will need to do my brakes (currently at 59000 miles and pads and rotors are barely worn at all), I will purchase OEM and do myself.
Parts for pads and rotors front and back from Lexus will total $700 and then maybe a couple hundred for labor. Pads ($232 front and rear sets) and Rotors ($450 for all four). Those are OEM from Lexus.
I am sure that you can shop around and get same parts cheaper.
If you go non OEM then you can do pretty well at Rock Auto. Rotors will be much cheaper and you have endless choice. I have used Centric and Raybestos rotors on many other vehicles are they very good. Pads are cheap, and again you have a million choices.
If you are really going through brakes at 40k, then go NON OEM and save a ton and replace often. Buy parts online and give then to the shop to just charge for labor....confirm that they will do this (most will).
If you are not DIY then any independent shop can do the job for much less, or as mentioned by jrobe, a Toyota dealership is a good alternative for lower labor costs.
When I will need to do my brakes (currently at 59000 miles and pads and rotors are barely worn at all), I will purchase OEM and do myself.
Parts for pads and rotors front and back from Lexus will total $700 and then maybe a couple hundred for labor. Pads ($232 front and rear sets) and Rotors ($450 for all four). Those are OEM from Lexus.
I am sure that you can shop around and get same parts cheaper.
If you go non OEM then you can do pretty well at Rock Auto. Rotors will be much cheaper and you have endless choice. I have used Centric and Raybestos rotors on many other vehicles are they very good. Pads are cheap, and again you have a million choices.
If you are really going through brakes at 40k, then go NON OEM and save a ton and replace often. Buy parts online and give then to the shop to just charge for labor....confirm that they will do this (most will).
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From: PA
Some experts highly recommend Japanese made Akebono brake pads. For a 2017 RX 350 front and rear pads will run about $125.00 on Amazon. Part numbers are ACT1324A (front) and ACT1879 (rear). For more information check out this site: https://akebonobrakes.com/