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I got my Lexus begin December and did full service including replaced brake disks and pads.

Last Friday while I was away the back passenger side started making noises and when I checked it was literally down to bare metal - after around 4000mls driving...

Ended up in the garage and paid £85 to get on one side the brake pads replaced - usually I do stuff like that myself but I needed the car end of the day/after work so did bite the bullet.

In case someone thinks it was cheap brake pads - I am using Mintex since 8 years and never had problems.

Started using them with my MX-5, then the BMWs and now the Lexus - I doubt it was this one single brake pad.

Might try the servicing kit or just get the 'new' caliper... 

Thanks for the answers 

8 minutes ago, Texas said:

Check part No’s here....

https://lexuspartsdirect.co.uk

Thanks - that side doesn't have PN list nor does it have the product I was looking for.

A quick question:

Are the rear brake callipers from a 2010 IS250 and a 2011 IS250C (Coupe/Cabrio) identical?

Need to replace one of my rear brake callipers and would have access to a cabrio to take the part off.

Thanks for answer or pointing me into the right direction.

I did my oil change in December when I got the car and already nearing the 6000mls 😂

Did set the oil and oilfilter service thing in the BC.

Despite working from home, I drive on average 1000mls a month... back in the days when I commuted to work I was between 2500 and 3000mls a month 🤪

On 4/11/2021 at 8:14 PM, Artpal said:

Hi Gabriel

Thanks for your answer yes you are correct that what I'm thinking about this receiver I found one on Ebay but unable to find antenna for it maybe can use some universal DAB antenna not sure yet because I need to take the radio unit out to find out what kind of plug is need it and do you think there need to be software for that too or just plug and play ?

There is a ton of information on US car forums as the car culture is a bit different.

When I was looking for 3rd party aftermarket radios, I came across on a US car forum, that someone said, the radios with the DAB button have the function, but you need to have it enabled via Lexus or you buy the USB cable and software so you can do it yourself after some fiddling. I'm used to do that on my BMWs so might look into it.

Lexus chargers, at least in the US a fortune for certain things. - It is not really Plug&Pray.

I was looking into 3rd party radios, because the SatNav is from 2010 and I can't find any info about a compatible DVD.
The prices on the bay are between £10 to open limit - and most of the sellers I contacted said it won't work. I don't like to waste money just to find out, doesn't matter if it's a quid or £1.000,-

A decent aftermarket radio for the XE20 sets you back around £450,-
You get Android Play, decent maps aso and they just plug in.

I will probably go that way as I will probably have the car for the next 3 to 4 years.
Atm I'm contemplating exhaust and 1 to 2inch drop - the IS-F is an inch lower and it does make a nice difference.

@OP: Nice car

Regarding fuel:
I have a 2010 IS250

Driving motivated in my area I barely hit 30mpg; the trip computer displays mostly around 24mpg to be honest.

Motorways, the best I had so far was 45mpg but that was doing a bit more as speed limit on cruise control, so I guess staying within the limit and a flat road you can pump it up to 50mpg.

Correct me if I'm wrong - but I thought you 'just' need to get the DAB aerial and receiver, hook it up and then via Software, you enable that function 🤨

Front: 225/45 R18
Back: 235/40 R18

wheels: Mazda RX8 with spigot rings (I guess some hate comments will be incoming 😂 )

apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol';">Look good, are lightweight and was a cheap good upgrade.

The car came with 245/45 R17 on all four. Going narrow and a bit larger the whole care feels now a bit more nippy.

Tires I went for Michelin. Used to drive BMW for years, so I'm used to Continental and Michelin.
On my Mazdas, they were RWDs I used Toyo tires - was actually considering Toyo/Advan again but the prices put me off...

Sorry for digging this out, but is it not rather:

Lexus Europe: 10.000km

vs

Lexus USA: 5,000 mls

Would make sense; or it could be we use here in Europe a better quality of life juice for the engine.