![]() I don't think there was Near as big a difference between what the American cars were built with and the aftermarket parts. I have learned that there is a big difference in quality between what we in America have been used to in aftermarket parts and what the Japanese use as orig. All the same belt by the same manuf., just with different name in paint print on them. You can buy the same timing belt from one online source for the 1MZFE engine with MBL on it, Mitsuboshi (the original manuf.) on it, or Toyota on it for 3 different prices. Some times you can buy the parts from aftermarket sources in the Toyota packaging, sometimes in either plain box or packaging or the original equipment manuf. And even a lot of difference prices online on the same parts. parts T/L uses online at a lot better prices than you'll ever find at the dealer. If you do, you'll find a lot of the original equip. :(ĭepends on whether you have the time and inclination to do the searching online. With what T/L builds their cars with, I am surprised at the few times they have screwed up, at least it's not often in the parts arena (except for that planetary gear carrier). When I get around to PM or e-mailing you, Ill share some of what that means. Being a detail person, I want to be as educated about any issue as I possibly can, the only way to make the best decision. I think education in any area is the important part. Lenore, T/L does source some incredible parts don't they? You know my feeling already about their OEM parts. Brembo Disks are great also, KYB shocks are also a manufacturor for Toyota. I personally like Akebono on my Lexus and have over 85k miles on the present set. ![]() Finally upgraded to their best brake pad, and they are satisfactory. I would just buy the same pads (but maybe not from Lexus) unless you have had issues with their heat resistance etc.Īs for the Autozone brake pads, dont buy their lowest priced ones, I did and ended up changing them every 3 months on my daughters Sequoia. In fact, I was thinking of putting them on my BMW which generates large amounts of black brake dust that seeps everywhere (and it is a convertible and I don't want to breathe the stuff). I have read they are Akebono ceramic pads, which are available on-line (Google "Akebono brake pads" along with your model if you wish better results). I thought the Lexus pads were pretty good: very little dust and reasonably good 'feel'. anyone have knowledge & expertise in this field? I'm a little nervous using Autozone parts due to questionable durability when you pay $30k for a vehicle.want parts that are legit!!!! any online stores sell OEM parts for good prices? I know the prices vary and there is dealer mark-up, but are you really getting better quality and longer lasting parts from dealer? anyone know what the quality difference is as to whether to buy OEM parts from dealer or same parts from Autozone or similar retail shops. Need brake pads, front rotors, and front calipers for '02 RX Some really good on line sources are RockAuto On the other hand, I wouldn't be comfortable with a brand I didn't feel comfortable with no matter where I bought it from. If it's a quality brand and you get it at Autozone, then I'd be comfortable with it. The biggest advice I can give - be educated about what you are buying, not so much where you are buying it. they outsource a HUGE amount of it, and have their moniker stamped onto it), but I can buy Akebono direct replacement ceramic pads for less (and I did). I know Akebono is the manufacturer for Toyota OEM brake pads (and don't think big name vehicle manufacturers build their own stuff. For myself, I buy brands I know and feel comfortable with through online vendors (best prices and can find free shipping). I've also heard people who swear by OEM stuff. I've heard people rave about off-the-shelf Autozone parts, and I've used many of them myself (with great success).
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