hammo400 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Hi , What is the best value in replacement rotors (F/R) and semi-metallic pads (F/R) for my 1998 LS400. Many online parts stores have good prices. I WANT TO STAY AWAY FROM AN $1200 JOB AT THE DEALER WITH THEIR CRAPPY PARTS AND OVERPRICED SERVICE. Which are the best for pads ? EBC? Raybestos? Rotors? Mountain? Centric? EBC? Suggestions are MOST welcome Thank you Hammo400 98White LS 400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvgraham Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I used pads from the dealer (after I embarrassed them into almost matching parkplacelexus.com's price) and Brembo rotors from TireRack for $68 each. So far very happy with the results. Did the job in my driveway in about an hour for the fronts. Bob Hi , What is the best value in replacement rotors (F/R) and semi-metallic pads (F/R) for my 1998 LS400. Many online parts stores have good prices. I WANT TO STAY AWAY FROM AN $1200 JOB AT THE DEALER WITH THEIR CRAPPY PARTS AND OVERPRICED SERVICE. Which are the best for pads ? EBC? Raybestos? Rotors? Mountain? Centric? EBC? Suggestions are MOST welcome Thank you Hammo400 98White LS 400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gojo Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 I used NAPA Ceramix Pads: Front, CMX7544 Rear, CMX7491 on my '99 LS. I haven't needed to replace rotors yet. I used pads from the dealer (after I embarrassed them into almost matching parkplacelexus.com's price) and Brembo rotors from TireRack for $68 each. So far very happy with the results. Did the job in my driveway in about an hour for the fronts. Bob Hi , What is the best value in replacement rotors (F/R) and semi-metallic pads (F/R) for my 1998 LS400. Many online parts stores have good prices. I WANT TO STAY AWAY FROM AN $1200 JOB AT THE DEALER WITH THEIR CRAPPY PARTS AND OVERPRICED SERVICE. Which are the best for pads ? EBC? Raybestos? Rotors? Mountain? Centric? EBC? Suggestions are MOST welcome Thank you Hammo400 98White LS 400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBdenny Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I bought mine from irontoad.com. Factory pads came from a Lexus dealer in Pennsylvania. I think $63 for the front and very easy to install. You can actually put these pads on using the tools the car carries on board. The hardest part is getting the wheel lugs loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCRFAN3 Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Try calling Crystal Lake Pit Stop 815-455-1300 They have F&R rotors that are as good as OEM and pads to match very good prices. I have them on my 98 LS with NO problems after 35000... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EAGLE33 Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 If you don't want to have any problems, don't even think about semi-metallic pads. Lexus or toyota rotors are soft and only ceramic pads would work like they suppose to. I got Brembo rotors and pads from Tire Rack....don't forget about anti-squil shims when changing pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBdenny Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Since brakes last so long anyway, I always use the brake pads made by the manufacturer. I have tried many aftermarket pads before and none were great and some were terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRAND_LS 4 Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 I strongly suggest you go with OEM. Less brake dust, and great braking power. 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.