mmade22

OK, I replaced the pads from the oem setup back at 60k (eight months ago) with Stoptech slotted/drilled rotors and Posi-Quiet ceramic pads.

I loved the setup and the look and the braking was strong, little dust, all was good. I had drivin the car for about 25k miles and I noticed a pulsation again when braking. I was told to re-bed the pads in again and try it. I did and it worked or so I thought. After about 2-3 weeks of driving I would have a pulsation again. Re-bed the pads and it was ok.....then it came back. After doing this every other week, I gave up and ordered a new setup.

I am not sure why this pulsation was coming on with so little use of the brakes. Notice my old pads. Plenty of meat on them compared with the new one. I heard if you over tighten the rims, this could have an effect. This is true, but when the car goes in for service, it's out of my hands on what torque they apply.

Thanks to Excelerate, he helped me out with another set of front rotors and Rotora ceramic pads. I am going out in a little while to bed them in on a little country road tonight.

I just figured I would post a few pictures up of the process.

With 45k miles on the pads, you can see how little I use my brakes. All highway!!!


Went to the dealer and picked up four new screws for the rotors.
Man the new TL is huge!!!!


Got my screws at the dealer. I never leave that place spending so little.



Josh sent these boys out quick. Thanks for the fast shipping!!


The car a little dirty from the 430 miles driven today....



My old rotors and pads before being taken off.



Look at all that meat 45k is nothing!!!



Here is the brand new pad and the old pad. Hardly anything was used



These have to be one of the easist brakes to change out


Old and new




The new rotor on with brand new oem screws.



A quick detail to the brembos and they are looking new again.
Man do they stand out dressed in red!

ballinfizzle89

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Looks fantastic, notice any difference while driving?

Distorted Reality

Looks awesome, nicely done. I have been contemplating getting those rotors and pads.

LoveMyTL-S

Good job! I like the red calipers

ABP_04TL

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very nice i like.....

did u notice anythin?

godfather2

jon, u sir, are thee definition of a road warrior. it's nice to be able to modify a car to your exact specs. that way every mile is a joy (aside from traffic jams)

mmade22

The looks are the same as before so I am use to it. I just got back from breaking in the pads and rotors on the back country roads. 10 stops60-10 mph in a row and then hit the highway for 15 minutes and do it all over again is hard to do in city areas. It's nice to live in NC.

The brakes feel good and will feel a lot better with time. The main thing is the annoying pulsation in the pedal and steering wheel are long gone.

They really re nice for the money! Call up Excelerate and do it when it's time for new ones.

Thanks, it was a lot of work that paid off.
Nothing yet except they are as smooth as the day the car rolled off the assembly line!

Vinny, what is up brotha? Are you coming up this way for x-mas?

ACCURATEin

Nice!

I didnt realize that you were going to be doing the install today or else i would have offered to give you a hand! For some reason i thought you were still in Charleston per our phone conversation.

mmade22

No worries Eric. I was in Charleston today but you know how I roll. Always on the run and never in one place to long.. I get in my TL and drive drive drive. The brakes on this car are cake to change. I did it under an hour. Instead to taking the Lexus to my parents house, I am rolling the family in style in the TL. The car is like brand new again between the new tires and brakes. I know Alex is happy about that.

I might see you on Route 40 tomorrow as I am rolling out. What time are you leaving?

kris10950

what's the cost for everything. do you have red caliber in rear also?

ACCURATEin

I forget where you said your parents house is located. We'll be heading out in the morning sometime before 12. Maybe 10, maybe 11, not real sure. Whatever in the fuck I do, I want to make sure i dont sit in traffic on 85 due to 5 lanes merging into 2. It was a disaster the last two attempts going to Durham on 85 north, hopefully i'll be able to slide right out of mecklenburg county without any holdups.

When are you leaving?

mmade22

PM Excelerate for the cost.

Yes but they are not a BBK. Just the oem ones painted red. Nothing special.





Eric Trying to get out of here at 11 am. Headed 85 north to 40 east so I will be looking out for ya

chill_dog

Ok, I knew you were having problems with your brakes, but help me out here...

Old set up: Stoptech rotors, some random pads

New set up: Stoptech rotors, Rotora pads

And what were your reasons for getting either set up?

Have a safe trip and a good Thanksgiving!!

Steven Bell

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mmade...great looking set up. You are always doing something cool to your TL. What is your next mod?

By the way, I still want to pay you for making me 4 Type S badges !!!

Excelerate

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Thanks for the compliments. Enjoy the new setup. And thanks again.

08 NBP TL

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where did u get the Cleared out headlights from?

Bearcat94

They were on the car when purchased.

Seach around for *many* DIY's on cleared/blacked headlight. Check the 3G Garage:

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/3g-tl-garage-faq-3g-tl-newbies-553554/


Also, member JnC is running a deal to do it for you. Look for a groupbuy thread in the main 3G forum.

alexSU

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hey mmade22...where do you live in NC? im over in matthews like 5 min from charlotte

TheChamp531

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the pulsation is from the non-oem brake pads

dudechewy

they look hot as hell

mmade22

I had 60k on the car when I had a pulsation on the oem pads and rotors. The pads were dusty as hell, I decided to change to ceramic. The first stoptech and posi quiet pads developed a pulsation after 25k so now I was told by the experts to change the pads with a different brand and get another set of stoptech rotors. I don't like spending money any more than the next guy, but I needed this fixed.

It is great to have a smooth pedal again at highway speeds.

Steven, I am working with a couple of shops locally. As soon as I can work this out the right way, you are the first person I will call.

Thanks Josh, it's great working with a A-zine vendor.

I may be in your neighborhood.

True the ceramic pads are a lot harder than the oem ones but if that was the case, I would have heard more issues with them from the other people I talked with who have them. I think putting too much torque on the lug nuts might have an effect on it too. The pads just didn't have enough meat taken away for the pads to warp the rotors that fast.


Thanks

WRXtranceformed

Looks great bro! Your car is so clean, especially when I saw it in person (even though you thought it was dirty haha)

bimmerman

Would those pads be ok on stock rotors? I need a set in the rear soon and I am trying to figure out what to get.

mmade22

WRXTRANCEFORMED- thanks man and yeah the car is looking pretty good considering all the places she has been. We all need to do a meet soon and get Trevor involved. I know you guys are busy but someone has to start a meet sometime in the near future.


BIMMERMAN-Yes, these pads will work on any rotors oem or not.