wlo0328 Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 I'm about to replace the front rotors on my 92' LS400. What is a good replacement rotor (non OEM) that are good rotors (as good or better than the OEM) and without having to make any modifications. Are there any that are $300 or less for both front rotors ($150 for each rotor)? Also, would the rear rotors also need to be changed at the same time, since they are still the OEM rotors? Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRK Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 I just installed new rotors a few weeks ago on my '92. I checked with my parts supplier and he found two brands, one of them Raybestos, that listed for $105.00 and $150.00 wholesale. I then checked with the Lexus dealer and they charged $140.00 list, $122.00 wholesale to me. I went with the Lexus part obviously. The prices are in Canadian dollars. The Lexus (Toyota) part has a ground finish, not turned, and is a beautiful thing. Absolutely true and flat out of the box, and works perfectly. I have never seen an aftermarket rotor so carefully made, and I have sold and installed hundreds over the years. The dealer Lexus mechanic whom I have got to know quite well says that all brake components on these cars should be factory only and I am inclined to believe him. The rear brakes are a separate issue, and the rotors should be fine if you are getting a vibration through the steering wheel while braking. Replace the fronts only, and test drive the car. If the symptoms disappear, then you fixed it. If not, diagnose further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kisik Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 I would totally agree. Stick with OEM. The last time I bought Ikuta rear rotors made in Japan. The are fine just a bit more rustier then OEM. The only non OEM rotors my Toyota mechanic recommended was made by Brembo. They don't do the front ones, I think. Again, we are talking nondrilled nonperformance ones only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oversteer Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 I have 175K on my 90 LS400 and I do all my own brake work. I have used non-OEM rotors from NAPA and found that they work well but they do seem to warp a bit easier than the OEM but they are almost half the price. I figured I could get more life out of two NAPA sets than 1 OEM so that is what I have done. The big difference I have noticed is in the pad material. Stick with OEM here! Also, replace them before they get too low since heat dissipation is a pads 2nd biggest job and when they get low, more heat is retained in the rotor and they warp faster. As far as rear brakes go, I just did a complete rear brake job for the first time at 153K. I replaced rotors, pads, and parking brake shoes. The car was getting a vibration under braking and since I had just replaced the fronts, I figured it must be the rears and sure enough it was. Believe it or not, there was still a good bit of pad left on the rears. The parking shoes make life interesting if you decide to replace them in addition to the rear rotors/pads. Let me know if you need any tips on it. Chet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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