Which Brake Pads?

[Durbs]

After 40000 miles my front brake pads need changing on My IS200 sport. (Rears still only 30% worn!!)

Now then I have had three quotes. Lexus Hatfield quoted £150 + Vat. My local garage say £80 including.

Is it just that Lexus are expensive or will they be using different types?

Which do you suggest I go for?

Thanks

[aido]

I've just had all 4 replaced with OEM Lexus Parts at the dealers.

The Mintex pads which ProLex-UK have for sale are rated very highly, think you get slightly less dust too.

I just went with the stock stuff as it's rated much higher than what the car needs anyway so is fine for my driving, some of the guys have uprated disks, pads, and a couple even have big brake kits which look great, but I don't really need them on my car.

[ColinBarber]

Your local garage may not be using genuine Lexus parts which brings the price down but it's mainly the labour rate that makes the price difference.

[Durbs]

My local garage tell me they awould use "Blueprint"? Should they be okay

[Stu]

I did the mintex pad change myself, only took me an hour (i changed the discs at the same time). Made a lot of difference.

Stu

[Rob]

it is really easy to change the pads yourself, i recently changed myfront discs and pads in less than 30 mins. pads only is simple.

[AltezzaScott]

would recommed PBR Ulitmate ceramic pads...

[Bazza]

mintex pads are very good and do not produce half as much dust as the originals,

prolex are offering them at very good prices at the moment :)

[Purvesh]

As you all know, I've just bought my lex just recently. When nottingham carried out the service before I picked it up they said that the pads were half worn and would probably need changing around the time of the next service. However I've seen how much the old pads dust onto the wheels and its really bad, so I wanted to get a pair of these mintex pads for the fronts, but will I have to change the standard discs (I've been told there ok) or will they be ok - they won't warp?

Thanks,

Purvesh

[Gord]

As you all know, I've just bought my lex just recently. When nottingham carried out the service before I picked it up they said that the pads were half worn and would probably need changing around the time of the next service. However I've seen how much the old pads dust onto the wheels and its really bad, so I wanted to get a pair of these mintex pads for the fronts, but will I have to change the standard discs (I've been told there ok) or will they be ok - they won't warp?

Thanks,

Purvesh

no you dont have to change them mate thay will be ok with the new pads ;)

[Purvesh]

Thanks mate; Pro-Lex do you have any in stock at the moment? :winky:

[Dave-Ellen]

Thanks mate; Pro-Lex do you have any in stock at the moment? :winky:

Certainly sir...........

Fronts and rears...............