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02-19-12, 09:36 AM
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Front brake pads
I'm due for a brake job and looking for good pads.
Will not go for OEM again they noisy and dusty.
Metallic or ceramic?Your input greatly appreciated
Will not go for OEM again they noisy and dusty.
Metallic or ceramic?Your input greatly appreciated
02-19-12, 10:50 AM
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Just to clear something up for you that maybe you are not aware of fastvrod.
The original Front pads, is350 2006 - 2008, was part number 04465-30410.
These had the following issues (at least on my car):
1) VERY dusty
2) They sometimes squealed when very hot
3) They didnt last long (about 9K miles on my car)
4) They ate my rotors (formed a lip around outer edge on 2 sets of rotors)
Part number 04465-30400 was then subbed in and are used on the is350 2009 - 2010, they also fit in the 2006- 2008 (I have them now)
1) Vitally no dust
2) They dont squeal
3) They seem to last longer (Im already past 11K miles on them and there is still alot more)
4) NO rotor wear evident so far....
Only difference when I first put them in was the super grippy feel of the original in not there. I FELT that had had to hit the brakes harder, but that was just the feel, the car still stops just as quick..
Just thought you should know as I was unable to find solid feedback on after market pads when I was looking.
The original Front pads, is350 2006 - 2008, was part number 04465-30410.
These had the following issues (at least on my car):
1) VERY dusty
2) They sometimes squealed when very hot
3) They didnt last long (about 9K miles on my car)
4) They ate my rotors (formed a lip around outer edge on 2 sets of rotors)
Part number 04465-30400 was then subbed in and are used on the is350 2009 - 2010, they also fit in the 2006- 2008 (I have them now)
1) Vitally no dust
2) They dont squeal
3) They seem to last longer (Im already past 11K miles on them and there is still alot more)
4) NO rotor wear evident so far....
Only difference when I first put them in was the super grippy feel of the original in not there. I FELT that had had to hit the brakes harder, but that was just the feel, the car still stops just as quick..
Just thought you should know as I was unable to find solid feedback on after market pads when I was looking.
02-19-12, 12:48 PM
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Dealer was closed today so I got these from Pep Boys.
Akebono ceramics p#ACT1178 for $85.Did not find any reviews about them.
Shot in the dark.Will post results in couple days.
I was tired of the noise and build up of s%&* on the rims all the time from the OEMs.
Thanx for your help and info.
Akebono ceramics p#ACT1178 for $85.Did not find any reviews about them.
Shot in the dark.Will post results in couple days.
I was tired of the noise and build up of s%&* on the rims all the time from the OEMs.
Thanx for your help and info.
02-19-12, 01:31 PM
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Dealer was closed today so I got these from Pep Boys.
Akebono ceramics p#ACT1178 for $85.Did not find any reviews about them.
Shot in the dark.Will post results in couple days.
I was tired of the noise and build up of s%&* on the rims all the time from the OEMs.
Thanx for your help and info.
Akebono ceramics p#ACT1178 for $85.Did not find any reviews about them.
Shot in the dark.Will post results in couple days.
I was tired of the noise and build up of s%&* on the rims all the time from the OEMs.
Thanx for your help and info.
Anyway the Akebono seems to get good reviews, here are some from tirerack.
Good luck
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02-19-12, 03:10 PM
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Just got back from test drive around the block.
Wow what a difference ,they so quiet and no squiling
Hope the fricking dust be gone too.Brewski time
Wow what a difference ,they so quiet and no squiling
Hope the fricking dust be gone too.Brewski time
02-20-12, 12:30 PM
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While on the topic is ceramic brake pads...I've always been under the assumption that ceramic pads wear more quickly and release more dust. My personal experience has shown this...but I only ever used Axxis/PBR Ultimates, which are a step below race pads. Would one assume that there are different types of ceramic materials that are used that make a ceramic pad differ one from another?
02-21-12, 05:28 PM
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Just to clear something up for you that maybe you are not aware of fastvrod.
The original Front pads, is350 2006 - 2008, was part number 04465-30410.
These had the following issues (at least on my car):
1) VERY dusty
2) They sometimes squealed when very hot
3) They didnt last long (about 9K miles on my car)
4) They ate my rotors (formed a lip around outer edge on 2 sets of rotors)
Part number 04465-30400 was then subbed in and are used on the is350 2009 - 2010, they also fit in the 2006- 2008 (I have them now)
1) Vitally no dust
2) They dont squeal
3) They seem to last longer (Im already past 11K miles on them and there is still alot more)
4) NO rotor wear evident so far....
Only difference when I first put them in was the super grippy feel of the original in not there. I FELT that had had to hit the brakes harder, but that was just the feel, the car still stops just as quick..
Just thought you should know as I was unable to find solid feedback on after market pads when I was looking.
The original Front pads, is350 2006 - 2008, was part number 04465-30410.
These had the following issues (at least on my car):
1) VERY dusty
2) They sometimes squealed when very hot
3) They didnt last long (about 9K miles on my car)
4) They ate my rotors (formed a lip around outer edge on 2 sets of rotors)
Part number 04465-30400 was then subbed in and are used on the is350 2009 - 2010, they also fit in the 2006- 2008 (I have them now)
1) Vitally no dust
2) They dont squeal
3) They seem to last longer (Im already past 11K miles on them and there is still alot more)
4) NO rotor wear evident so far....
Only difference when I first put them in was the super grippy feel of the original in not there. I FELT that had had to hit the brakes harder, but that was just the feel, the car still stops just as quick..
Just thought you should know as I was unable to find solid feedback on after market pads when I was looking.
02-22-12, 07:15 AM
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For the 350-
http://is.sewellparts.com/accessorie...2008/1886.html
For the 250-
http://is.sewellparts.com/accessorie...2008/1885.html
(be sure to select "low dust" from the 2 options there)
be sure to log in with an account linked to your club lexus username to see the discounted price
http://is.sewellparts.com/accessorie...2008/1886.html
For the 250-
http://is.sewellparts.com/accessorie...2008/1885.html
(be sure to select "low dust" from the 2 options there)
be sure to log in with an account linked to your club lexus username to see the discounted price
02-25-12, 04:59 PM
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While on the topic is ceramic brake pads...I've always been under the assumption that ceramic pads wear more quickly and release more dust. My personal experience has shown this...but I only ever used Axxis/PBR Ultimates, which are a step below race pads. Would one assume that there are different types of ceramic materials that are used that make a ceramic pad differ one from another?
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02-26-12, 04:31 PM
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It all depends on the compound, usually the higher the friction coefficient the more they'll dust/squeal. I have centric Posi Quiet ceramic pads and no dust/noise but I used to run the Axxis ULT on my old 350Z track car and they used to dust like crazy and squeal but nothing too bad, specially compared to cold Hawk DTC-60s (full track pads)
When I had the Axxis pads I never heard any squealing; perhaps it had to do with running slotted rotors?
I might have to try those Posi Quiets, but do they have a good initial "bite"? I'm more consider with braking "feel" than anything. I HATE the StopTech Streets I'm running now, they never feel like they grip good until they get good and warm.
Where in SC you from Evil?
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I wash my car weekly, so brake dust doesn't bother me right now. But I'm still on OEM 18s. Perhaps if on some nice aftermarket wheels I'll tend to care more. Lol!
When I had the Axxis pads I never heard any squealing; perhaps it had to do with running slotted rotors?
I might have to try those Posi Quiets, but do they have a good initial "bite"? I'm more consider with braking "feel" than anything. I HATE the StopTech Streets I'm running now, they never feel like they grip good until they get good and warm.
Where in SC you from Evil?
When I had the Axxis pads I never heard any squealing; perhaps it had to do with running slotted rotors?
I might have to try those Posi Quiets, but do they have a good initial "bite"? I'm more consider with braking "feel" than anything. I HATE the StopTech Streets I'm running now, they never feel like they grip good until they get good and warm.
Where in SC you from Evil?
The posi-quiets have the perfect bite for a DD imo, good initial bite without being too grabby.
I'm in Beaufort, you?