Lexus IS350 - DiscItalia Brake Rotors - Install and Review

DiscItalia is now offering cross drilled rotors for the IS350. DiscItalia rotors are made in Italy from forged steel. The rotors are direction, requiring different right and left rotors.
The cross drilled holes are chamfered. DiscItalia uses CAD to ensure that the crossdrilling avoids the internal fins. The slots are very narrow, and there are only three slots per rotor.
Front
Rear
The pads are DiscItalia titanium/kevlar
This photo shows the pads installed on the rear rotor. Two spring clips align the pads.
Completed!
Review of DiscItalia rotors and	0 - 100 miles - just braking them in (no pun intended). They are a bit noisy and squeal when cool. 100 - 200 miles - noise is far less frequent.. More to come.

Visit www.brakeworld.com for DiscItalia rotors for your IS350.*

*BrakeWorld.com and DiscItalia are not affiliated with LexusTech.org.

The following information was provided by BrakeWorld.com: “Disc Italia is widely recognized as one of the world's highest quality racing brake rotor manufacturers. They are made from unique high carbon steel castings which reduce noise, and vibrations caused by the brake system, and are manufactured to the strictest tolerances. There drilled and slotted cast rotors provide a bold, aggressive appearance which complement vehicles running open style wheels. The bi-chamfered holes help prevent stress cracking which occur in lower quality rotors, and improve air circulation throughout the brake disc; this allows for the disc to operate at cooler temperatures than a traditional brake rotor. By keeping the braking area cooler it prevents the pad from being overstressed and from becoming overheated which would ultimately lead to brake fade. The slots channel away water during wet weather driving, and remove any excess carbon deposits from the surface of the brake pads. The end result is a rotor that outperforms and outlasts the competition while providing smooth, consistent braking throughout the life of the rotor. Disc Italia brake rotors are compatible with stock calipers, and pads, and do not require any special modification to install.”

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