Lexus Certified Mechanic For Brakes On 96 Ls?

[sobodobo75]

Just bought a 96 LS400. Brakes are squeaking at low speeds and there's a slight shudder, so it sounds like the pad warning + maybe a rotor issue. I have a Lexus certified mechanic that I've been using who I really like (used to work at a dealer, but has his own shop now: lextechautomotivellc.com).

However, he will probably be more expensive for brakes than another highly reputable brake and tire place. Do I need the brakes checked out by someone who really knows this car, or for basic pads and rotors, can I get by with a reputable but less specialized (and cheaper) shop? Thanks for your help. I know people here generally have an aversion to non-Lexus parts, but I'm hoping that brakes are the exception. Thanks for the help!

[G Alex]

I cant imagine they can be too difficult. I have a friend who works on everything. He has changed brakes on bmws, vettes, lexus, basically everything I have ever had. I imagine the sensors are just like bmw, easy to install, passenger side front and back and the pads and the rotors cant be too tough. I would take it a few places, if you can do a taurus you should be able to swap rotors and pads and sensors in a few hours no problem.

[djspawn00]

Any competent mechanic can service the brakes for you... unfortunately finding a competent mechanic can be difficult. Go to someone in your area with a good rep.

[sobodobo75]

Thanks, that's what I'll do.

[lexfourcam]

the brakes on the ls are very easy to change theres only one wire running to the brakes and all you have to do is disconnect it with a flat head and then pop the pad out and slide it out and make sure to put the small metal bracket that holds the sensor on the new brake pads. changed mine they work great

[AZ Mike]

I agree with lexfourcam; I have changed the brake pads on my LS......one of the easiest and least time consuming maintenance jobs I have done on this car. Jacking it up and taking the wheels off took much longer than replacing the pads. I have not changed the rotors on my Lexus yet, but based on experience with my other cars, once the wheels are off, that is generally a pretty easy replacement as well.