damkampple

This will be my third time changing pads but first on my 2010 GX 460 Lexus. The wifey made sure to do them right because of it being the family car. I've done brakes/rotor on my Mini Cooper and was just wondering if there are any tutorials out there or step by step guidance for the GX? I will be doing this job in a week so any advice will help. Thank you.

bigphil001

I changed my rotors and pads about a year ago.

The GX is straight forward to change, nothing really unique about doing the pads or rotors.

I do recommend the hawk light truck pads, I've been really happy with mine.

damkampple

Thanks Phil for the response, i might just purchase the oem brake pads from the dealership. Do you happen to know the torque specs for caliper, brake and lug nuts? Thanks again in advance I'm looking forward to this job.

bigphil001

Here is a diy for the tundra with torque specs:

http://www.tundratalk.net/forums/maintenance-repair/101167-front-brake-job-w-new-rotors.html#/forumsite/20555/topics/101167?page=1

We have almost identical brakes so you should be able to follow that diy.

damkampple

How about oil change? The first time I experimented on changing the Lexus oil, I couldn't locate the oil filter. I've done many oil change in my life but this is unusual that I couldn't find the filter. So I took it to my mechanic and low and behold he showed me where it is but told me I need a special tool. I bought a special screw cap for the filter, do I need any special wrench to reach or unscrew this oil filter? Also what type of oil is used, I was told 0w-30? Anything I should be prepared for this oil change? Thank you.

bigphil001

It's amazing what a little searching can do

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-2nd-gen-2010-present/659536-diy-gx-460-oil-change.html

Jacket

Like bigphil says, Toyota has a pretty standard design for all its trucks, so any tutorial for a Tundra, Tacoma, 4Runner or Land Cruiser will net you the basic process. You won't need to remove the front caliper if you are just doing pads - just remove the retaining wire clips and the slide pins, and then you can remove the pads pretty easily through the top of the caliper. The only complexity comes into play if your pads are significantly worn and you need to expand the caliper pistons to fit the new pads. If the pistons aren't seized in any way, then you should be able to remove a bit of fluid from the brake fluid reservoir and then pry the pistons back a bit to create more space.

The rears are a bit more complicated, but barely. Usually it's a two piece caliper retainer, and you can remove the top retainer with a couple of bolts and then replace the pads.

I don't have torque specs handy, but some are in the owners manual. The wheels are in the 80-90 ft lbs range.

mrmky

Since the pictures are no longer embedded on the Tundra link above I'm adding to this thread with a quick youtube video to help others who land here.

- 2007 Toyota Tundra 5.7L front brake pad removal

Acrad

Acrad

NewB2Lexus

Great videos. I usually put a light coat of brake grease on the slide pins to avoid the pads sticking overtime.

Acrad

I do as well. The front pad setup is first time I have worked with this setup. Easiest to change pads I have ever done.

Craigyyy

I also found those two videos posted by Acrad when I recently changed my pads. Made it super easy.

Went ahead and bought a bottle of brake lube instead of the little packs, probably went a bit overboard but I don't want any squeaks


Torque spec I found for the rear caliper slider bolts: 65 ft lbs. Wheel lugs: 83 ft lbs.

Acrad

[Front Brake Pads]
"New" thickness:
11.3 mm (0.445 in.)
Minimum thickness:
1.0 mm (0.0394 in.)

[Front Brake Rotors]
"New" thickness:
32.0 mm (1.26 in.)
Minimum thickness:
29.0 mm (1.14 in.)

NTH