I used the Lexus pads on our GS350 F Sport which is notorious for squeal...
Textar makes the originals but the TSB pads are Advice I believe.
Textar makes the originals but the TSB pads are Advice I believe.
Last edited:
I see. Yeah my brakes always squeak bad until they're worn out, then I forget until it makes a metal in metal grinding soundDefinitely getting harder. Rock Auto has everything - but there customer service doesn't exist. I order a couple things at a time so I can't get hosed too much of it goes South.
Napa Online has a lot more brands than the store. PartsGeek.com but there interface / search isn't very good. Amazon has a lot of stuff as well, but again your taking a risk - depends on what it is. There are good about taking things back however.
I agree, but the dealer doesn't make it easy. They don't do orders over the phone, so you have to drive down there for a part they most likely don't have in stock even something simple as brake pads, so you have to drive back up there 3 or 4 days later. One time I didn't pick it up for like 3 days and they sent the part back to the warehouse. Pretty sure it had been paid for too. I was so pissed, they ups it to my house the next day lol.I learned the hard way: OEM is the only way to go unless you’re modding with high quality parts.
I pretty much only shop on Rock Auto.Where do you find name brand brands? All the auto parts stores ever have is Wagner thermo quiets, then whatever house brand name they have.
and with the way people are getting damaged goods or previously used parts from Rock Auto.. doesn't look like the savings is really worth it.. I'm not saying to go to Oreilly but there are many other competitors to Rockauto and customers aren't getting used parts.. There's a thread already posted about this..I pretty much only shop on Rock Auto.
Auto Parts stores are a complete ripoff. I did brakes on my previous 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I just priced out the parts on Rock Auto vs. O'Reilly's. $250 vs. $651.
View attachment 192645View attachment 192646View attachment 192647
I just checked my Rock Auto account, and I've placed 42 orders with them totaling $5,335. Zero complaints.and with the way people are getting damaged goods or previously used parts from Rock Auto.. doesn't look like the savings is really worth it.. I'm not saying to go to Oreilly but there are many other competitors to Rockauto and customers aren't getting used parts.. There's a thread already posted about this..
glad you didn't have any issues but some of us aren't as lucky..I just checked my Rock Auto account, and I've placed 42 orders with them totaling $5,335. Zero complaints.
I have yet to have a problem also. I'm sure something will happen eventually as I've ordered a lot of times from them.and with the way people are getting damaged goods or previously used parts from Rock Auto.. doesn't look like the savings is really worth it.. I'm not saying to go to Oreilly but there are many other competitors to Rockauto and customers aren't getting used parts.. There's a thread already posted about this..
In my opinion, based on my experience- Akebono will ruin rotors. Leave uneven pad deposits that cause pulsation. Fade, too. But YMMVwhats the consensus on 3rd gen rx forums? Usually for toyota its either brembo blanks and a set of akebono/advics, but the brembos dont come coated.
I would typically recommend raybestos eh3s, but recently was let down on the quality.
Brakes are the one thing I don't buy OEM. Lots of good quality aftermarket options. It's things that could leave me stranded that I try to buy OEM. I've gotten lucky a few times with OEM GM parts from Amazon (my intermediate steering shaft) and other parts through rock auto. It doesn't have to be OEM, I just don't want to buy junk. If I have to buy knock sensors, throttle body or maf sensor, I'm going to try to get OEM.I have bought aftermarket pads and rotors for almost 2 decades with very little issues. Its all about process. That said, with the recent toyota/lexus OEM sales, there is no excuse to not buy OEM for a Lexus. Who puts junk parts on a Lexus anyway?
First question is how long do you expect to keep the vehicle. Then I think it depends upon the part. If it takes many hours of labor to install the part then probably going to use OEM. But brakes, probably not. Especially since Akebono pads are available for most vehicles. Wagner E-coated rotors are available for many vehicles. Good aftermarket calipers also available from companies like Raybestos.
I recall the old bumper sticker “ Don’t laugh, it’s paid for”.Anyone remember the, We Made Your Toyota 'CHEAP TO KEEP' sign in dealerships?
The "CHEAP TO KEEP" was a California license plate.