Step Right Up - Get Yer 1500 Brake Job here!

I think you are exagerating or are going to the wrong place . I had the brakes done by the dealer at 35k on my ES, along with oil change, routine service and a new battery for a total cost of $556 . Maybe the change you an additional bitch premium for all the whining you do. BTW the trade offer for the 98 Escort still is available.

OK - let me restate my posting. My 2006 LS 460 has 35,000 miles and the dealer tells me it needs brakes. The rotors allways need to be replaced and are never resurfaced. So the total cost they quote is a bit higher than I am willing to pay.

What brands of pads and rotors are available that are equal to or better than the Lexus equipment? How much should the job cost? Should this car really need brakes at only 35,000 miles? As an alternative question, what does your dealer charge you to do a brake job on your LS 430 ?

Unless the rotors have been scored, I'm a little confused as to why those rotors need maintenance. At the very best, it would seem that only a light resurface would be required.

Your reference - "The rotors allways need to be replac- ed and are never resurfaced", although quoted, is still confusing why any vehicle would need new rotors at

Personally, I would look for a second opinion from a facility that you trust. I'm sure that if you ask some of your Lexus friends, some may have chosen to move their maintenance needs to other dealers or specialty facilities.

Contrary to manufacturer/dealer suggestion, it's not a spacecraft. They've got calipers and rotors similar to all other vehicles. They all operate in the same/similar fashion, and should be serviced in the same/similar fashion.

Also, I think if I were told my car needed new rotors in 35K miles of normal use, I'd be looking at filing a warranty claim. Seems like your 2006 430 may still be within the warranty coverage, depending on the mileage.

Understood, assuming normal service. But, I guess the motor is basically wear item also, but when one gives up at 35K, I'd say it's time to raise a warranty issue.

I've been through an internal warranty issue on a 430, concerning a similar wear item(wheel alignment issue).

And I can guarantee that if you have a strong case(and I believe a 35K rotor replace is a strong case(1)), then Lexus will get it corrected. Without hesitation.

For the OP's benefit, it's really as easy as emailing the manufacturer via their site contact. In reasonable detail, explain the problem/issue, and wait for a response.

Eventually, the justified issue(s) are assigned to some kind of internal specialist. Perhaps, more clarification /documentation may be necessary. Round and round at this level for a while, and if your issue remains justified, poof.... you wind up attending a dealer service department visit hosted by the service mana- ger, where you and your problem are job #1.

You drive home in the loaner, and simply await the problem's correction. You later return the loaner, retrieve your fixed vehicle, and live happily ever after.

(1) I'm assuming the OP's fact description(s) are explained correctly. And, that there's been no brake system abuse, neglect, or other factor(s) that either caused, or contributed to the premature failure.

Bad assumptions where Brew-dick is involved.