Hello All 55 plate GS300

[Daniel GS]

Hi all

I have just purchased a 55 plate GS300, 77,000 miles on clock, full lexus and  lexus specialist service history, I have noticed a scraping noise sounds like front pads and wondering if I can just change pads and what ones to get, also noticed that lexus parts direct are pretty cheap for the pads but also sell a fitting plate kit and am wondering if that is also needed or not as it would push the price up considerably. 

Also wondering if the transmission oil needs servicing as there is a grease like smell in the car when driving.

Thanks Dan

[Gew]

Hi Daniel and welcome to the forum! [emoji112]

As for pads, last time I changed on my old RX I did go for the cheapest aftermarket ones I could find online. Certainly not the best practise. When it comes to brakes you shouldn't try to save a few bucks.

As for gearbox oil, it can't be said too many times to change it repeatedly. Especially automatic transmissions (which most Lexus are) will need fresh oil to not wear out.

[Mr Vlad]

Hi Dan and welcome to the best Lexus forum there is. Just change the pads unless the discs need doing to. Personally I use Halfords for brake pads as they are more than reasonable plus you get a lifetime guarantee with them. As for transmission oil servicing theres been quite a bit on that subject here. Unfortunately at lexus garages they only change about 1.4 litres (that was for my is250). There is a place in Chorley I think that changes the lot by syphoning it. Search transmission on the forum and you'll learn just about everything you need to know. Enjoy you GS. Lovely csrs.