Brake Pads And Alloys

[keywest]

I suspect the dealer is going to suggest my brake pads need changing at the next (30k) service. From other RX owners experience is this a reasonable mileage for a set of Lexus pads?

Also, the pads seem to deposit a huge amount of black gunge on my wheels (front particularly). Is that normal?

Whilst most of the gunge comes off during the normal wash (every two weeks or so) there are some very stubborn black areas which i dont seem to be able to remove. I have tried alloy wheel cleaner with an old toothbrush but it wont come off. Can anyone recommend a better cleaner or will I have to take them for specialist cleaning?.

If I cannot remove them does anyone think this would come under a warrenty claim?

Thanks for any help provided

[ricky_is200]

I've always found Wonder Wheels gets just about anything off, its a pain to use very often so I don't use it but on cars I've cleaned that have had baked on brake dust its worked a treat.

If that fails you might be able to make a warranty claim.

[Chris.S]

I think a warranty claim may be the only answer