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Old 09-03-2023 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by zeroptzero
with the big brake Brembo option on all four corners.
Now THIS is the BIG brake option:






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Old 09-03-2023 | 12:02 PM
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Now THIS is the BIG brake option:




I had one of those on my go-kart. Okay, just kidding.

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Old 09-03-2023 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by zeroptzero
That sucks Jerry, how old is that brake line ? I've never had that happen to any vehicle even some very old ones. Good thing it didn't happen while driving though they are supposed to have some redundancy built into the brake system.
it's an '09 with 150K on it. The brakes are redundant. but that doesn't mean you can't lose pedal.
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Old 09-05-2023 | 03:06 PM
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This past weekend, I replaced the Rav4's front brakes (calipers, pads, and rotors). After inspecting the pads on the LS 460, I placed an order for pads and rotors on all four corners. Hope it will be here before this weekend.


Rav4 Front Pass

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LS 460 Front Driver. ~4mm


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Old 09-05-2023 | 05:07 PM
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All this talk about brakes gave me the push I needed to pull all my wheels on the MG and inspect the brakes. All were in excellent condition.
Old 09-05-2023 | 08:17 PM
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My new calipers will be here tomorrow. It will give me something to do in this 90° heat!
Old 09-06-2023 | 04:44 AM
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All this talk about brakes gave me the push I needed to pull all my wheels on the MG and inspect the brakes. All were in excellent condition.
I need to do the same thing on my daily drivers, once a year inspection, cleaning, lube. Last year I had my Subaru dealer do it on my WRX as I thought the relatively low cost was worth saving the hassle of me doing it. After my car returned the brakes were spongy as crap, so I swore to never let the dealer touch my brakes again.
Old 09-06-2023 | 04:45 AM
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My new calipers will be here tomorrow. It will give me something to do in this 90° heat!
ah cars, the second best thing to sweat over
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Old 09-06-2023 | 05:59 AM
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Old 09-06-2023 | 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by poorshoeless
This past weekend, I replaced the Rav4's front brakes (calipers, pads, and rotors). After inspecting the pads on the LS 460, I placed an order for pads and rotors on all four corners. Hope it will be here before this weekend.


Rav4 Front Pass

Rav4 Driver

LS 460 Front Driver. ~4mm
I've replaced the brake pads and rotors on our IS250 F-Sport and all the Hondas. Always used OEM parts, even for the pads. Never had issues with them.

I figure that the brakes are kinda important. Worry a bit, about generic products. But, that's just me...

Good luck, on the fix!







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