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Old Oct 16, 2003 | 09:14 PM
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My pads wore out at less than 25k and I'm looking for new ones. Any recommendations on longer lasting brake pads as opposed to the stock Lexus ones?
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Old Oct 17, 2003 | 10:36 AM
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Is longest lasting your sole criteria? How about performance? Dusting? Noise?
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Old Oct 17, 2003 | 10:49 PM
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Performance isn't a big deal--yet but longer lasting is a must before the mods go on. Dust is a no no.
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Old Oct 19, 2003 | 09:33 AM
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Though I've never tried this but you can consider the ceramic pads. Those usually last longer and less dust which fit your criteria. Good luck.
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Old Oct 19, 2003 | 09:35 AM
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Originally posted by RAristo
Though I've never tried this but you can consider the ceramic pads. Those usually last longer and less dust which fit your criteria. Good luck.
im using ceramic pads right now, i dont see anything wrong with them.
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Old Oct 19, 2003 | 09:17 PM
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i had my Mintex Red Box put on last sunday, it stops better and i dont c much dust from it, its already a week and compare to the brake dust with the stock one is day and night different
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Old Oct 20, 2003 | 01:51 PM
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not sure i'll check later i left the box at my friends house because were we doing it over there. i'll get back to you a soon as possible. i just bought them from o'rielys for 32.99 whats so funny is that my friend bought the same brake pads at autozone for 50 some odd dollars.
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Old Oct 20, 2003 | 01:58 PM
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there are many factors for pads to last long.
-if you brake hard.
-city than highway driving.
-size of the rims.
it all depends on how you drive as well. my factory pads lasted 33k but i know i could of went longer.
and one tip:
always resurface rotors if you feel imperfection (any slight ridges) because if you dont car will shake and pads will warp basically wear out faster.
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