BillNick

Lexus22 Are you sure only the one disc needs replacing? I've done about 1000 miles on this last set now??

Well, my motor has just chewed through its 4th pair of brand new discs after just 400 miles AGAIN Used replacement hub assembly on order, once I have made my final long drive to a wedding at the end of June a new set of discs will go on and the car and it will be for sale. Toooooo much money wasted to this point :-(

That's an interesting point. I have goodridge braided hoses fitted so suspect it isnt that.

Pads have been mintex each and everytime

1st replacement set was Mintex (standard) 2nd replacement set was Mintex (drilled from ebay seller) 3rd replacement set was MTEC (drilled) This latest set, I dont know, but I didnt go into it as he offered refund if they start warping again.

Agreed. This is why I haven't done it so far, though another member contributing to this thread has done it and cured the problem with the brakes. This is the only reason I would consider it myself.

UPDATE So my car went back into the garage that fitted my last set of brakes (these being my 3rd set in 2 years). This garage is an independent Toyota specialist and the owner has worked on IS200's since they came out in 1998. He put a dial gauge on both discs. NSF was waaaaay out, and OSF was out a little. He then put dial gauge on the hub flange and both sides were absolutely perfect. He said he didn't have confidence in the brakes I was using as a lot of drilled/grooved discs are simply very cheap discs imported from china, then drilled in UK and sold on with markup. He is probably right. So he put on a set of discs from the supplier he uses and has fitted to IS200's for years and years. I explained I wasn't 100% happy with this solution as this will now be 4th set of discs to go on........so he offered to refund the cost of the discs if they do not hold up after wearing in. As with before, new set of discs the car drives and brakes like a luxury car should.....if they warp again after 400 miles, I will be back to him for a refund and 2x hub carriers for him to swap over.

Hey. I am booked back into the garage that fitted my last set of new brakes a few weeks back. As I have mentioned these are the 3rd set that have warped after just 500 miles from new. They are going to give the front suspension a thorough going over with test drive and also test the run out on both sides as I haven't done this, only NSF. Hopefully they will find that the NSF has issues (somewhere) as that is where I hit a pothole. I have a replacement hub assembly for the NSF and new disc also so if they don't find anything else wrong I will have them fit these just as you guys above have proven it worked for you. Reluctant to fit the hub till after a professional has had a proper look as I had a new bearing and flange put in some time back which I will lose with the replacement hub. Updates will come Weds (wish me luck).

Cool thanks for the advice, confirmed what I suspected. Just hope I can still get a genuine GTX kit

I believe its called the GFX Bodykit is that correct?

Hi all, I will be purchasing an IS250 in the Summer. Though I am going to buy an SE-L model in order to achieve top spec on electronics and interior, I do love the styling of the 2008 SR model. Does anyone know if I can buy the styling extras that come on the SR? Or maybe an aftermarket supplier that looks the same? Dont want anything over the top, OEM style sublte skirts like the SR is what I am looking for. Thanks

Probably the best way forward as I know it is harder to add electronics etc than it is to stick exterior styling on. Anyone have any links or recommend any suppliers for exterior styling? Can you buy the SR trim from Toyota?

One last thing, I really prefer the external styling of the SR however don't want to miss out on the luxury extras inside the SE-L. Am I better to buy the SE-L and add some styling or buy an SR and add leather etc? Which would be easiest to achieve?

No not yet. Wanted to swap the hub assembly over the Easter weekend but Fri/Sat was raining and Sun/Mon I had plans.

Hi all, Anybody know where I could get these alloys from? If main dealer does anyone have a part number pls? http://www.lexus.com/models/IS/accessories/images/18in_isp_mode_alloy_wheels_1.jpg

Yeh I fitted new slider pins last year as part of this saga haha

My thoughts exactly.....cool. I have spare disc....maybe Ill do that at the weekend. I am concerned about the offside though as the pads aren't making 100% contact :-(

Ok With regards to the replacement used hub.....what are the signs of a bad bearing? The used hub I have to go on, spins evenly without any play whatsoever. It does seem to be quite tight however. For instance if I try to spin it, it will only spin for half a turn. Is this correct?

I can 'feel' it on the NSF when I brake plus I hit a large pothole on that corner after which these symptoms have started. I will however get the garage who fitted the last set of brakes to do a run out check and inspection as they might feel slightly responsible. I have a hub ready to go on if they confirm its NSF. QUESTION: The NSF disc looks like it has evenly worn (the side I suspect) but the drivers side looks like the pad is not making 100% contact. Could this indicate my diagnosis of NSF is actually wrong and the OSF is wearing incorrectly?

Sorry yes, by Warped, I mean wearing unevenly. Perhaps the only cure is to have them skimmed on the car so that they are true to the car?

I'm going to take mine into the garage that fitted my new brakes 500 miles back. See if they can diagnose. Get them to do a run out check on both sides aswell. Hopefully they might find something. They didn't believe me that Id gone through so many discs with each of them warping so quickly

Cheers everyone been very informative. Considering my budget I think I will be looking for an early SE-L with Multimedia pack. Wish me luck!

Lovely thanks I'm 100% getting an auto and the SE-L is a no brainer.

Cool thanks, seems to be plenty of those models about. Probably stick my neck out for a SE-L Multimedia model. Can always add styling myself to match the SR (ish). Anyone know about the tax changes? I notice an Auto is cheaper?

Hi guys and girls, Will be upgrading from my IS200 sport to an IS250 this summer and was looking for some advise on which spec to look out for (considering I am not in a massive rush and can wait for the best model) The Sport I currently own was the top spec of the Mk1 with small extras that made IMO a big diff. What is the top spec for an IS250 2006 - and what do you get on top of other lower spec models? I believe the SE is top, though it was mid range in the Mk1? I like the SR (naturally with factory bodykit) however it seems you sacrifice some luxuries inside (leather) in return for the exterior styling - what exactly is missing from an SR that an SE perhaps would have? I am aware of the multi-media option which is desirable albeit rare. Read also on here that the tax banding is a killer at some point in 2006 - can someone clear that up for me so that I can avoid £400pa tax please? Any other advice for sourcing the right model/trim would be gratefully appreciated. Bill