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Bump - price down to $66,900

Hi All, My lovely 2012 ISF is up for sale. It has been a sensational car however I'm moving OS so need to let it go. It has been faultless in the 2 years I've owned it which won't surprise anyone here. If you know of anyone looking for one, I'd recommend them having a look at mine. Thanks, NB http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Lexus-ISF-2012/SSE-AD-3538345/?wt.z driver=homepage recentcar

Heasemens near the airport have a good rep

I ended up getting just my silencer removed for a cost of $180. Has made the exhaust louder but still very comfortable and quite on the freeway. I think for some it may not be loud enough, but for what I was after it was perfect.

I had the same problems when I got my F. I ended up ordering Stoptech pads (Car Mods Australia) and a new set of rotors (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/330698791783?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT) and that solved all my problems. I installed it all myself, it's easy enough and there is a good video on youtube showing how to do it. If you are not inclined to do it yourself, any workshop can do this, it doesn't have to be Lexus. I know a few others in this post have tried other combination of pads and rotors and Project Mu seem to be a popular choice. End of the day just go with what you think is right but I can certainly vouch for Stoptech pads reducing noise and providing very similar performance to OEM. I think all up front rotors and new pads all round cost me $800 plus my time to install. New rear rotors would probably add another $300. I would think a workshop shouldn't be charging you more than $300-$400 to install so all up you could be in for $1500. Decent saving off the $2500 quote!!

Congrats! I was in a very similar position. Had a 370z for 3 years before deciding I needed a V8 and 4 doors. Very seriously considered an M3 but couldn't refuse the value proposition of an ISF particularly after a test drive. You won't regret it, they are a fantastic car.

I went for Stoptech Pads, and Ferrodo discs. The discs are actually made by Brembo, got them from Ebay.co.uk. Can't remember where I got the pads from though. I've found this set up to be much quieter than the stock set up. Ultimate 'bite' from the pads isn't as good as stock set up, but is worth it for the benefit of no noise.

Hey All, I spent a couple of hours on the weekend replacing my front rotors and pads. I got Ferodo rotors from eBay UK (which are actually made by Brembo) and then after much research settled on Stoptech brake pads. I'm happy to say at the moment it appears to have stopped all noise coming from the brakes! The initial bite on the Stoptechs isn't quite as good as OEM, but I'd happily sacrifice that for no noise. The OEM pads were very close to the wear sensor, and the rotors were heavily lipped. The car only has 25k kms so I'm not sure how people are getting 50k+ out of them!! I'll keep you all updated if anything changes, but at this point I would recommend the Stoptech pads if the squealing is driving you nuts!

I'm thinking of just getting the silencer taken out (which is the smaller muffler before it splits out into the 2 back boxes) Has anyone else tried this??

Hi All, I'm reviving this thread as I'm getting towards the end of my tether with my squealing brakes. I've only had it 3 months and it had 20k on it when I bought it. The squealing is constant, obviously worse at lower speeds which are unfortunately common in Sydney. I'm not sure if I should just take the pads out and clean/regrease and hope for the best, or replace with hawks or carbotechs. I've read heaps of forums many times and there just doesn't seem to be a consistent solution for this. I'd appreciate any help or suggestions people could put forward! Thanks.

That's great news! Are they squealing on the street at all? I've had my ISF 3 months now and the only thing I don't like about the car is those squealing brakes!

Stunning! Looks like its been kept free of swirl marks or paint damage.

Where in Sydney would you be sourcing them from? Last time I bought PSS's I saved about $800 and that's with all other costs included (shipping, duty and fitment)

I'd be happy for someone to be the guinea pig and report back!

In anticipation of replacing rotors I had been doing some research and according to info on the US forums, the Raybestos brand rotor is actually made by Brembo. Last I looked you could get them on Ebay from the states. Not sure if anyone locally has tried these?