kteng7

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^^^ good question...wondering the same thing.

flowrider

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^^^^Both you guys may want to look at this Group Buy:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/clu...e-special.html

You can pick up a great set of quality low dust street pads for lest than $190.00.

Lou

F LIFE

How is the installation on the rear? Any different?

clarionguy

I thought it was even easier than the front because there is no "Pad guide tie rod" which was seized on my fronts.

I had to remove the whole caliper off instead ...

the IS-F so far is the easiest car in terms of brake pad change I have owned.

Only thing, I once in a while had squeeling coming from the rear pads - tried to re-grease / clean them and it helped but does it mostly at low speed / when the brakes are cold.
I am wondering if the shims really help or not. before I did this the rear's did not have any shims and this was from the dealer...

F LIFE

Just to follow up. I went and changed out the rears just now. You're absolutely correct-- no pad guide tie rod to deal with. Except, I didn't even need to remove the caliper. Just the two pins on each caliper.

Mine didn't have shims from the dealer and these pads didn't as well.

bentobob

Thank you for this post, It is really helpful

allst4risf

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is it possible to over tighten the bridge bolt on the brake???
bridge bolt is only 22 lb-ft (30 Nm).

SpeedFreaksUSA

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I'm sure if you really torque it down it runs the risk of snapping the head or stripping the threads. Those bolts don't really have much load put on them and I usually just snug mine since you don't want anything too tight and binding.

-Matt M.

allst4risf

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any one know where to get the magical brembo anti squeal stuff? i didnt get any with my oem pads.

lobuxracer

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Oops. Not exactly so. The torque is critical if you get your brakes hot. Probably not critical for street use because it's pretty difficult to get the brakes hot in street use, just like you'll never see rubber chunks in you wheelwells driving on the street, but you'll have LOTS of rubber stuck to your car on your first track day.

lobuxracer

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Lexus Part No. 90998-94072.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ml#post6542582

allst4risf

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thanks lobuxracer for all your help...
Any one know what is the size wrench needed to bleed the brakes?
i guess i ll find out when i ichange out my pads.

allst4risf

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omg i smash the bridge bolt rod into my caliper now i have a little chip in them. but great write up. i s hould pay closer attention next time.

thegrunt

caymandive, thanks for the pictures and directions. It made this DIY very easy. I didn't use the shims, but now I know they help with heat so I might put them back on or upgrade to the titanium shims via RR Racing. We also installed new bushings in the front end (figs) and I could immediately tell a difference. And a big thanks to mikersoft for his help and patience.

caymandive

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You're welcome and thanks for reminding me I need to order some bushings myself.