Grey One 50 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Hi All It's been a while since I posted, so hope all are keeping well :) I need (and want) to get my disks and pads replaced on my ISF (now at 70k miles and still in great shape), I know there is the dealer option, but I'm keen to see what else is out there, and I am not a 'do it on your driveway at the weekend' mechanic, especially for an ISF. Any thoughts/comments would be welcome. I am in the SW London area. Regards Grey One Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scott-o 55 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 I posted this topic below a few weeks ago. The discs were £114 a pair at the time but may have increased again now. Pads front and rear are also on the site. I'll be taking it all to a local garage for fitting soon enough, cant recommend any for your location, it'll only be a couple of hours labour. All in all a lot cheaper than taking it to Lexus and its OEM brembo parts. Discs and pads at Lexus are extortionate for the same parts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grey One 50 Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Thanks - I think it's that last link in the chain I'm struggling with (who does the fitting), I used to go to ATS, but their service the last few visits has been awful, other local spanner monkey shops don't inspire confidence. I know the ISF isn't a Ferrari, but I want someone I know is competent to do any work on my car, preferably someone who knows Lexi well.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Texas 509 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 I here what you are saying about not doing it yourself at home but this procedure is one of the first that most DIYer’s tackle ( after an oil change!) and it is ‘Bread & Butter’ stuff for any establishment calling themselves a ‘Garage’ you should try and find a garage by recommendation and see if they will fix parts supplied by you, some will ( to get work) and some won’t ( to make a bit on parts). Using a garage that is certified to carry out MOT’s might be better than one that doesn’t as they can be inspected at any time, but that is not to say a garage that doesn’t ( do MOT’s) is not going to do a good job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Britprius 1,429 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 58 minutes ago, Grey One said: I know the ISF isn't a Ferrari, Hi James. The brakes on the Lexus are no different to any other modern car be it a Ford or a Nissan. Any garage can change the discs, and pads without any "special" tools or knowledge. As already said it's a basic bread, and butter job. I would however stay away from the "chain" brake, tyre, exhaust companies, but rather go to garages that do all repair work. John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bluethunder 114 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Grey One said: I know the ISF isn't a Ferrari, but I want someone I know is competent to do any work on my car, preferably someone who knows Lexi well.... There's a member on this forum that has a list or recommended Lexus independent garages. I think his user name is Royoftherovers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
C.B 162 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 I bought new OEM discs and pads this year from lexus parts direct and had them fitted by a local garage I trust, and saved the best part of £400 in the process with no issues. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ollie isf 20 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 4 hours ago, Grey One said: Hi All It's been a while since I posted, so hope all are keeping well 🙂 I need (and want) to get my disks and pads replaced on my ISF (now at 70k miles and still in great shape), I know there is the dealer option, but I'm keen to see what else is out there, and I am not a 'do it on your driveway at the weekend' mechanic, especially for an ISF. Any thoughts/comments would be welcome. I am in the SW London area. Regards Grey One I can thoroughly recommend Abbey Motorsport in Oxted - the owner Scott is great. I'm also SW London and if they couldn't do the work while I waited, it's only a 15 min walk to the station if you need to leave the car. They did everything outside main dealer services on my ISF until I sold it earlier this year. I supplied the pads + discs for front and rear and they fitted them. I still lurk on here as I miss the ISF! Hope that helps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grey One 50 Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Thanks Guys - I appreciate the counsel 🙂 Will look into this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hockeyedwards 235 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 If our mutual friend Covid wasn't such an pain in the butt, I would offer to do it for you. It is quite a straight forward job, where abouts in Surrey are you? 🙂 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grey One 50 Posted November 26, 2020 Author Share Posted November 26, 2020 18 hours ago, ollie isf said: I can thoroughly recommend Abbey Motorsport in Oxted - the owner Scott is great. I'm also SW London and if they couldn't do the work while I waited, it's only a 15 min walk to the station if you need to leave the car. They did everything outside main dealer services on my ISF until I sold it earlier this year. I supplied the pads + discs for front and rear and they fitted them. I still lurk on here as I miss the ISF! Hope that helps. Thanks appreciate the referral Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grey One 50 Posted November 26, 2020 Author Share Posted November 26, 2020 11 hours ago, hockeyedwards said: If our mutual friend Covid wasn't such an pain in the butt, I would offer to do it for you. It is quite a straight forward job, where abouts in Surrey are you? 🙂 That's very kind, thanks, but I'll look for a garage for now. Appreciate the offer 🙂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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