Lexus GS Brakes

6 messages, Last post on Sep 26, 2008 at 3:22 AM

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#4 of 6 Brakes by ben721364 Sep 25, 2008 (12:05 pm)
Has the issue of premature brake pad wear been satisfactorily addressed by Toyota? 15000 miles is ridiculously short pd life unless the car is tracked. Presumably this refers to the front pads only? I have been leaning toward a GS350 but will not buy one if I am not satisfied that brake pad wear is comparable with other luxury cars.
#5 of 6 Re: Lexus 2006 GS430 Brakes [sorrellshome] by tom17 Sep 25, 2008 (5:36 pm)
Replying to: sorrellshome (Oct 04, 2007 8:44 am) If you had gone to the Lexus dealer they offer "low dust" pads that last much longer than the normal pads. The Infiniti G35 has the same problem with short brake pad life. The designers use soft pads to maximize the stopping power.
#6 of 6 by ben721364 Sep 26, 2008 (3:22 am)
Thanks for the info on the harder pads. M-B used to use softer pads and rotors to make the brakes quieter. Supposedly they grip better when cold too. It doesn't seem like good customer relations to install a wear item with such a short life.