DayWalkerSC400 Posted April 21, 2007 Posted April 21, 2007 Hey, I just got those new brake pads installed at the dealer (for free) that supposedly release less brake dust!!!!! I can't wait to see how they hold up....So far so good, although when I step on the brakes it feels a little musher but same stopping power, I dunno maybe it's just me. A buddy of mine had these pads installed a week ago and said little brake dust release, so we'll see soon!!!! I'll let you guys know how they hold up, it's been a few days and as of now they are pretty good!
Rx330driver Posted April 21, 2007 Posted April 21, 2007 the brake feel isnt suppose to change. they might not have bled it correctly? have them take a look. i dont even know if bleeding the fluid has anything to do with changin the pads, but i heard that is the problem with mushy brakes.
mdsbrain Posted April 23, 2007 Posted April 23, 2007 Bleeding of the brakes is not a step in changing brake pads.
mavericky Posted April 23, 2007 Posted April 23, 2007 how did you get the pads changed for free? lexus dealers are changing them for free??
bartkat Posted April 23, 2007 Posted April 23, 2007 There's a TSB on the high performance front brake pads and too much brake dust. If you complain, they're supposed to put on less dusty pads for free.
Rx330driver Posted April 23, 2007 Posted April 23, 2007 heard it doesnt work *crosses fingers* <--that is does
DayWalkerSC400 Posted April 24, 2007 Author Posted April 24, 2007 heard it doesnt work *crosses fingers* <--that is does Trust me it works
DayWalkerSC400 Posted April 24, 2007 Author Posted April 24, 2007 Hey, good news that wierd feeling is gone...Can't explain it but it no longer feels "mushy"
Sidney07 Posted April 25, 2007 Posted April 25, 2007 I'm here to tell you it didn't work for my wife. When she took her car in for the free first oil change I told her to tell them the front brakes sure gave off lots of dust. I'm kind of tired of cleaning them. Crap, after ONE DAY you can see the dust on them. It drives me crazy because I hate it when you see a nice car and the front wheels look like someone painted them black. So she asks them if there's anything they can do, and they politely say no. So it doesn't ALWAYS work.
DayWalkerSC400 Posted April 25, 2007 Author Posted April 25, 2007 I'm here to tell you it didn't work for my wife. When she took her car in for the free first oil change I told her to tell them the front brakes sure gave off lots of dust. I'm kind of tired of cleaning them. Crap, after ONE DAY you can see the dust on them. It drives me crazy because I hate it when you see a nice car and the front wheels look like someone painted them black. So she asks them if there's anything they can do, and they politely say no.So it doesn't ALWAYS work. I suppose not....Sorry man that sucks I guess you just have to have the right dealer....The one I go to is suppose to be the largest dealer on the world and they take care of me for the most part....They even replaced my tires for me for free when they wore down so quickly....I guess it just depends on the dealer or how big of a stink you make out of it. Well good luck next time with things!! c
neil0311 Posted April 27, 2007 Posted April 27, 2007 Do you have a 350 or 250? It looked like the TSB was only for IS350's.
DayWalkerSC400 Posted April 29, 2007 Author Posted April 29, 2007 Do you have a 350 or 250? It looked like the TSB was only for IS350's. I have a 350!
seohenning Posted April 30, 2007 Posted April 30, 2007 I was also sick of cleaning off the dust so I inquired about the new break pads. The service guy said there was a notice posted stating it was ok to replace the pads for free on both the 250/350. I am all for it and will be getting them replaced this week!
Gaugster Posted April 30, 2007 Posted April 30, 2007 I was also sick of cleaning off the dust so I inquired about the new break pads. The service guy said there was a notice posted stating it was ok to replace the pads for free on both the 250/350.I am all for it and will be getting them replaced this week! Cool, I just found out that the brake dust TSB was updated to included the IS250s. I plan to have this done when I go in for the 5k service. Please let everyone know if you like the change with regards to pedal feel, stopping power etc... The lack of dust is a given improvment and I would bet that any other differences are minor at best. The TSB is attached for reference. Regards, L_BR002_06.pdf
Sidney07 Posted April 30, 2007 Posted April 30, 2007 Alright, I am a bit disgruntled now. There IS a TSB for the brake dust issue, and when my wife asks about it, the dealer says sorry, there's nothing he can do. And I'm the one stuck cleaning the damn dusty wheels. Next time I take the car in!
DayWalkerSC400 Posted May 1, 2007 Author Posted May 1, 2007 I was also sick of cleaning off the dust so I inquired about the new break pads. The service guy said there was a notice posted stating it was ok to replace the pads for free on both the 250/350.I am all for it and will be getting them replaced this week! Cool, I just found out that the brake dust TSB was updated to included the IS250s. I plan to have this done when I go in for the 5k service. Please let everyone know if you like the change with regards to pedal feel, stopping power etc... The lack of dust is a given improvment and I would bet that any other differences are minor at best. The TSB is attached for reference. Regards, Wait, quick question....What did you mean change to "pedal feel, and stopping power"? Just curious as to what you mean, especially the change in stopping power....
dallaslexus Posted May 1, 2007 Posted May 1, 2007 Just got my new pads today...bye bye brake dust...hello squeaky brakes! (or so they tell me). How is everyone else liking the ceramics so far?
karzkar Posted May 1, 2007 Posted May 1, 2007 Alright, I am a bit disgruntled now. There IS a TSB for the brake dust issue, and when my wife asks about it, the dealer says sorry, there's nothing he can do. And I'm the one stuck cleaning the damn dusty wheels. Next time I take the car in! hmm..just took my car in today for brake noise...didnt think about the dust!...will clal them first thing in the morning!
Gaugster Posted May 2, 2007 Posted May 2, 2007 Wait, quick question....What did you mean change to "pedal feel, and stopping power"? Just curious as to what you mean, especially the change in stopping power.... The introduction of the TSB states that the new pads may have different stopping chacteristics. I just want to know if it a big change or not.
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