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Jun 28, 2008 | 02:18 PM

shrka

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brake pad replacement

I got an oil change today and was told that I need to replace my front brake pads. I heard that axxis makes good pads for IS 250.
What other mfg are good for an is250
thanks in advance

D

Jun 28, 2008 | 06:03 PM

Byprodrive

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Originally Posted by shrka

I got an oil change today and was told that I need to replace my front brake pads. I heard that axxis makes good pads for IS 250.
What other mfg are good for an is250
thanks in advance

D

I don't know if Carbon Metalic makes pads for IS, but that is the best pad I have ever used.

Jun 28, 2008 | 06:19 PM

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look for akebono

Jun 28, 2008 | 11:04 PM

shrka

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look for akebono

how much do these go for?
never heard of them....
nonetheless thank you

Jun 28, 2008 | 11:05 PM

shrka

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I don't know if Carbon Metalic makes pads for IS, but that is the best pad I have ever used.

thanks for the info....will look into it.

Jun 29, 2008 | 01:32 PM

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I'd just go with the TSIB pads. No dust and great performance for street driving.

If you don't mind the dust, the OEM original pads are MSRP $59.95. You can get them cheaper from our site sponsors.

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Jul 2, 2008 | 11:33 AM

blk250

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Thanks, just bookmarked the link...

can't beleive that my local dealer charged me 83$ for the front pads...

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Jul 2, 2008 | 09:05 PM

shrka

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isn't there a brake called "green" something...
i am looking for something that doesn't give off too much dust.
but i do like the oem in the braking power.

Jul 3, 2008 | 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by shrka

isn't there a brake called "green" something...
i am looking for something that doesn't give off too much dust.
but i do like the oem in the braking power.

The low dust TSIB pads are green.

Jul 3, 2008 | 06:45 AM

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akebono FTW!

Jul 3, 2008 | 07:14 AM

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shrka

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http://akebonobrakes.com/aftermarket...nce/index.html

looks like there are a few different pads. are people getting the proact or street performance?

as for the "green" does anyone know the name of the mfg and how much?