cmshoot Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Came across these: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus-LS400...006164284QQrdZ1 Is anyone familiar with these and are they any good? Is it worth it to pay extra for drilled and slotted rotors, or should I stay with OEM rotors? How 'bout pads? I've seen semi-metallic, ceramic and Kevlar advertised. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...t=0#entry198695 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmshoot Posted July 19, 2006 Author Share Posted July 19, 2006 I searched "R1 Concepts" before I posted and found that thread. I was hoping that someone had some personal experience with them since the last post. Thought it sounded too good to be true. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akewlguy Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 http://www.wholesaledirectparts.com Awesome experience and the rotors are awesome zinc plated brembo's. Bottom line is $226 for four. If you need breaks they have Axxis Metal Masters Brake Pads Kit delivered for about $315. This is one of the best purchases I have made to date. No more slight shake and improved breaking with no squeel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alextruong Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 i just bought PBR Master pad (for rear) and Ultimate(ceramic for front) with rear Euro Rotor(plain, not drilled or slotted) and i will let you know as soon as i install them. i might get the Goodridge brake line too.it costed me 360$CAD(around 325$US delivered). I rather pay a little bit more for good quality pad and good rotor. i know mine are not Brembo but my supplier told me they were back order so i went with Euro Rotor. i chose plain rotor because i dont think LS400 really needs slotted/drilled rotors. Its not a sport car nor a racing car. i might go with brembo next year but i think i made a good choice with plain rotor and good pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akewlguy Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Well good luck. My wheels are wide open so the new drilled and slotted look awesome! Personally I think the ability for the rotor to vent air could drastically reduce break dust and heat, while improving breaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpa Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 I got my rotors from R1Concepts (ebay store) and they are really reliable. It took about a week to get my parts, but I went with the OEM fr + rear rotor that cost about $120 with shipping. I didn't buy the pads there b/c i wanted axxis pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morg96ls400 Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Just bought and installed a whole set of OEM rotors, so far the braking is dead quiet and smooth as expected. I stayed away from the ebay rotors because I've heard bad stories from a friend of mine who works on toyotas/lexus that has seen these drilled rotors off ebay crack/warp under the occassional emergency stop on the freeway. Just beware of the ebay stuff its cheap for a reason :[. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmshoot Posted July 20, 2006 Author Share Posted July 20, 2006 Thanks for the link to Wholesale Parts Direct. I'm looking at the package deal that they have with the drilled/slotted front and rear rotors with the Axxis Metal Masters pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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