New Brakes/Rotors at Lexus versus Toyota?

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Today | 08:36 AM

sderman

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New Brakes/Rotors at Lexus versus Toyota?

I will soon need new pads and rotors for my 2017 RX350. I bring my RX and ES350 to Toyota for all routine maintenance. At my next service at Toyota I plan to ask them for a price quote using the specific Lexus part numbers (not "AZ" parts) for the pads, rotors and front shims that I provide. I will also ask my local Lexus dealer for their best price.

So 2 questions:
1) What do you think is a fair price for a Lexus dealer to perform this service, and
2) Would you trust Toyota to do an equally competent job?

Today | 09:25 AM

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So 2 questions:
1) What do you think is a fair price for a Lexus dealer to perform this service. Call a few dealerships to get the best price.
2) Would you trust Toyota to do an equally competent job? Yes, my local toyota dealership has service every Lexus I own.

Today | 12:41 PM

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If you want to buy OE pads and rotors you can only get them from Lexus Dealership, not Toyota.

As for the job done, which dealership offers the best rates then go with them.

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Today | 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by sderman

1) depends soley dealer to dealer
2) yes and no. If i know the level of service they provide, yes. If i am using them for the first time with hopes...well idk.

I would personally either diy the job or find a respectable indy that you can trust, respects your ride and have them perform the job with Toyota parts (customer supplied parts these are becoming another point of contention).

Today | 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GS4_Fiend

If you want to buy OE pads and rotors you can only get them from Lexus Dealership, not Toyota.

As for the job done, which dealership offers the best rates then go with them.

Depends on the part. A lot of consumables are the same. The issue however is supercession of a part, for when factory items eol. Always check with the selling dealer whats their policy and the exact part number they are shipping out.

Today | 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Framestead

We are talking about brakes only. There is no Toyota model that uses the same brake parts as the RX350. I've already checked this.

Today | 05:06 PM

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So although the exact same brake system is shared by many Lexus and Toyota models, Toyota decided to give each a unique part number for whatever reason, probably to make more money. That is crazy.

I know the 2010-2020 RX use the same front pads as the 2016 Toyota Highlander & Sienna and several other Toyota models according to application charts available at Rock Auto.
I have done brake jobs on these vehicles.

AKEBONO which is an OEM supplier, although also sold as aftermarket, these exact pads are likely sold in Lexus or Toyota boxes.

AKEBONO ACT1324A Proact Ceramic Pad; Includes Premium Stainless Hardware, abutment clips Info
Front; w/ Mechanical Pad Wear Sensor
Fits these models.
LEXUS NX350 2022-2025 LEXUS NX350H 2022-2025 LEXUS NX450H+ 2022-2025 LEXUS RX350 2010-2022 LEXUS RX450H 2010-2022 LEXUS RX450HL 2021-2022 LEXUS RZ300E 2025 LEXUS RZ450E 2023-2025 SUBARU FORESTER 2025 TOYOTA AVALON 2020-2021 TOYOTA BZ4X 2023-2025 TOYOTA CAMRY 2020-2024 TOYOTA CROWN 2023-2025 TOYOTA CROWN SIGNIA 2025 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2008-2019 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME 2021-2024 TOYOTA SIENNA 2011-2025