MikeP Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 I've owned several different European brand cars since my last LS, so I have gotten used to cleaning the wheels, especially the front, every few days. I've had my LS430 now for a week (it's hard to believe) and the wheels have stayed clean. What kind of "magical" brake pads does Lexus use that makes brake dust invisible? When you see Audi's, BMW's, Volvo's, MB's and Jaguar's, they can be spotless except for their front wheels. Why wouldn't they use the same materials for their brake pads as Lexus? A luxury car loses some of its pizzaz with dirty shoes. Clean front wheels....what a luxury. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpf5911 Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Not sure if this is the explanation in your case, but I've been told that the newest material in brake shoes is "ceramic" which, amongst other benefits, have no visible brake dust. I've only had my LS430 (2001) for two weeks so I haven't noticed any buildup, but it would be nice not to have to deal with that nuisance. JPF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gojo Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 My '99 LS has ceramic pads and they are very clean, should last longer too. I replaced them at 59,000 miles but could've waited longer as the pads still had ample meat on them. I used NAPA Ceramix Pads: Front, CMX7544 Rear, CMX7491. Happy motoring :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my ls430 Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 aahhh yes i love it too. props to lexus... do any of the toyota cars use the same pads? my ls430 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.