I'll soon (okay, very soon) be needing new pads all round and wondered what people would suggest? I'm fairly happy with the OEM pads, but can I get something better and cheaper elsewhere?

Also, I've heard suggestions that the discs should be replaced after every few pad changes... is this really necessary?

[quote name='Kelraine' post='393719' date='Nov 7 2006, 04:18 PM']I'll soon (okay, very soon) be needing new pads all round and wondered what people would suggest? I'm fairly happy with the OEM pads, but can I get something better and cheaper elsewhere?

Also, I've heard suggestions that the discs should be replaced after every few pad changes... is this really necessary?[/quote]

u can get better than oEM, but it wont be cheaper. it's not a suggestion, it's advisable. depends on the condition, but discs wear out, and will need to be replaced in pairs.

[quote name='Kelraine' post='393719' date='Nov 7 2006, 04:18 PM']I'll soon (okay, very soon) be needing new pads all round and wondered what people would suggest? I'm fairly happy with the OEM pads, but can I get something better and cheaper elsewhere?

Also, I've heard suggestions that the discs should be replaced after every few pad changes... is this really necessary?[/quote]

Funny how this comes up now. Most of my driving is, alas, city driving. Stop, go, stop, go. A real bitch on the brakes. I just got my GS back from having it's 40,000 mile service, complete with new pads and discs up front. I probably got robbed on the price, being in with Mr Lexus' finest wrenchers. €120 each per disc and €75 for the pads. Just over €300, or 200 of Her Majesty's Pounds.
Was that good or bad?? Ireland is known for it's inflated pricing on some stuff.

Phil.

Hi,

If you have OEM discs then you would more than likely be better off with OEM pads.

Car manufacturers test and test parts before they put the cars on sale and find a good compromise with performance/wear.

There is a tolerance on the disc width before they need replacing,its more down to how hard you are on the brakes as to how much the discs wear and the life of the discs.

Cheers..

Chips.