Danais350

Where are most of you ordering your low dust front brake pads, part number 04465-30400 . I want to make sure I am ordering legit/genuine lexus parts and not generic stuff. Other than going to the dealership, what site are you guys using?

Low Dust Brake Pads for 2010 IS350 - 04465-30400

Thanks!

Danais350

Also can someone recommend what the best Anti Squeal Grease/lube is to use on the shims to prevent squeaks.

Jeff Lange

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The replacement part number is 04465-30450 for these pads.

With regards to the grease for the shims, the shims used on the front of the IS350 are not intended to be used with any sort of grease. Unless the rubberized coating is worn off, I don't think you should need any, but there was a TSB from Lexus at one point to replace the shims with newer type to reduce the possibility of brake noise (04945-30330).

Jeff

Danais350

Ok then I am confused.. I read the 16 pages of messages about the DIY Front Brake Pad Change on the forums and they said the part number I mentioned is the "low dust" brake pad option and the DIY instructions state to use anti squeal grease. So is that DIY no accurate or am I missing something?

Danais350

Ok i read a few other places and it appears that the 30330 is the factory part number and has been replaced with the 30450 version. So then I would think I need some sort of anti squeak grease if I am also getting those new shims with the 30450 pads. Correct?

Danais350

Other than going to the dealership, anyone suggest legit websites to get the pads and shims from?

Front Pads is350 - 04465-30450

Shims for above pads - 04945-30330

Links would be great. Thanks everyone!

Danais350

Is this a legit site for these parts?

http://www.lexuspartsnow.com/parts/l...465-30450.html

http://www.lexuspartsnow.com/parts/l...=Base&Filter=()

For some reason when I enter 2010 IS350, says the shims will not fit the car. Interesting..

Jeff Lange

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Use 04465-30450 and 04945-30330, they're not the original parts for your 2010 IS so they won't come up, but they are the best option for the low-dust pads.

Don't use grease.

Lexuspartsnow is a legit website.

Jeff

Danais350

Sounds good.. Thanks Jeff.... I dont mean to be a pain but I hate when doing a project to realize I have the wrong parts in my hands.

Do you happen to know if those links above are legit genuine Lexus Parts?

Jeff Lange

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It's all good, it's a bit confusing because they used to use the same shims for the low dust and high dust pads, but then developed different shims for each type on 2011+ cars. The original shims used for both change up to the newer high-dust pad shim, but if you're using the low-dust pads (04465-30450), the correct shims would actually be 04945-30330.

Yes, those are legit genuine Lexus parts.

Jeff

Danais350

Sorry to ask one more question Jeff, but you have been very helpful. So is there any disadvantage going with the lower dust pad option? Do both pads carry the same amount of stopping performance and longevity or is there a reason I may want to stick with the higher dust pads?

Danais350

Jeff Lange

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The higher dust pads have a higher friction coefficient and can handle higher heat. That said, it is mainly a pedal feel difference between the two, stopping distance will be the same either way. Repeatability may be a bit lower on the low-dust pads, but I don't know of any test results showing the exact differences.

Jeff

g550plt

sorry if this has been covered..but whats the difference between the 04465-30450 pads and the 04465-30510 pads? Thanks guys!

Jeff Lange

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04465-30450 are made by NBK (Pad Material: D6893H)
04465-30510 are made by Advics (Pad Material: PV565H)

Neither are the high-friction pads which are 04465-30500 (made by Textar, Pad Material: T4146).

Jeff

g550plt

Ok.. So the 0450 pads are the ones I need for the F-Sport..right?