Changing Front Disks/ Pads

[philh_100]

Having been warned that my front disks were lipped and the pads were 70% worn at the last MOT/service i think its time to change em. I dont really want to go to lexus cos of the cost. What i want to know is what tools are needed to do the job. I hate jacking the car up and finding i dont have the right tool for the job.

Cheers

Phil

[Scorpion]

A jack,wheel brace and a 12 or 14mm sockets(for the calliper)cant remember the exact size!!

a pair of pliers and a hammer.

[philh_100]

Cheers For that

i found an artical in the knowledge base on changing the front pads which will be useful,

i just need to get some disks and pads now

Cheers

Phil

[Jimmy Ten Toes]

I changed mine myself recently (same brake pads and disks on GS) and I used Mintex pads front and rear and Lexus disks (rears). This was the cheapest for me and the Mintex pads are equally as good.

The Mintex rear disks were more expensive than buying from Lexus, maybe try Lucas disks?

Joining GOLD will get yop a discount if you order parts from Lexus :winky:

[Jimmy Ten Toes]

Checkout this thread for details

Changing brake pads/disks

[philh_100]

Will have a look around and see what i can find

i am a gold member since last july

dont know why it doesnt come up with the logo thing tho

Cheers

Phil

[kev dood]

Jimmy, where did you get your mintex pads from?

[Jimmy Ten Toes]

Jimmy, where did you get your mintex pads from?

I phoned the contact number on the website and they put me in touch with my local supplier.

Mintex Website