Lexus NX Brake Discs: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms

A genuinely useful piece of context worth knowing about persistent vibration: continuous brake vibration has been documented persisting for years on related models despite repeated rotor and pad replacements.

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OEM Part Number: 43512-48110

Accuracy note: genuine Lexus front disc reference confirmed, shared across NX 200t, NX 300, NX 300h, and even the larger RX 350/RX 450h — a genuinely useful cross-reference if the exact NX part isn't in stock.

Front disc, genuine reference (shared with RX)	Lexus OEM: 43512-48110
Front brake pad set, genuine reference (NX 200t/300/300h)	Lexus OEM: 04465-48150 (also referenced as 044650E020)
Rear brake pad set, genuine reference	Lexus OEM: 04466-78030

The Part That Pads Depend On

Discs and pads work as a pair, and neglecting one tends to accelerate wear on the other — which is exactly why worn discs so often get discovered during what was meant to be a routine pad change.

Before you buy: disc size and design vary by trim, engine size and whether your car has the standard or "sport" brake package. Always confirm against your VIN before ordering.

What They Do

Brake discs provide the surface the brake pads clamp against to slow the car, converting momentum into heat through friction. Larger, sportier trims of the NX typically use bigger discs than standard versions to handle the additional heat generated by more aggressive braking.

A Genuinely Useful Piece of Context Worth Knowing About Persistent Vibration

If a vibration under braking has survived multiple rotor replacements, this is genuinely worth knowing: documented cases on related Lexus models describe continuous brake vibration persisting for years despite repeated rotor, pad, and even caliper replacements — worth knowing that repeatedly replacing the same parts isn't guaranteed to resolve the fault if the actual root cause lies elsewhere.

A genuinely useful, specific finding worth knowing: front hub runout, distinct from the rotor itself being warped, can cause this kind of persistent vibration — if a rotor is machined off the car rather than on the vehicle itself, the issue persists regardless of how many new rotors are fitted.

It's also genuinely worth knowing that if a fresh replacement disc shows the identical fault from the very start, the disc itself likely isn't the actual cause, and it's worth cleaning the mating faces between the hub, disc, and wheel thoroughly before assuming a disc is warped.

Wear Symptoms, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Brake Discs Guide for warning signs to watch for, confirming fitment against your VIN, and choosing a reliable aftermarket disc.

More Lexus Brake Discs

The same part, covered across other Lexus models.