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Old 08-14-2008, 04:24 PM
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Default 1997 Brakes Rotors and Pads

Guys:

I have both a 1997 Camry Le (226,000 miles) and a 1998 Lexus GS 300. I have brand new EBC front rotors for the Lexus lying around the house and I wanted to know if they would fit on my Camry? My camry needs brakes and I would like to use the rotors on the camry as it will save money and improve the braking performance over the worn-out crappy Pep Boys replacement ones i have now.

can anyone recommend good brake pads for the camry as well? also if these rotors won't fit, what kind do you receommend i go with and ballpark pricing. i am using stock calipers with all my cars.

thanks,
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Old 08-14-2008, 07:13 PM
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Default RE: 1997 Brakes Rotors and Pads

The Lexus appears to use a larger diameter rotor.

Suggest Brembo brand rotors, around $40 mail order at rockauto. These are the plain rotors, non-drilled, slotted, etc. Make sure you specify engine size, might measure the diameter of the ones you have.

Toyota OEM pads are fine at around $50-60 from the dealer, or Hawke makes a good pad. Suggest a softer semi-metallic pad versus a ceramic pad as they are easier on the rotor and work just fine for normal driving.


 
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Old 08-14-2008, 08:52 PM
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Default RE: 1997 Brakes Rotors and Pads

Toyomoho, have you ever tried Akebono pads? Just wondering if they were any good. Thanks.
 
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