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Old 07-01-07, 12:04 PM
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Default 3rd generation LS how to change brake pads???? (98-00)

and by 3rd generation I mean 98-00

can anyone point me in the right direction of a good DIY or make up a quick one for me...

I just havent had a good chance to take a look at what I am dealing with...would like to get some pointers or information before I go in...see if there is anything speacial that will help or I will need.

I am pretty good with pads, have done them on honda's bimmers, and my previous 98 GS400 however when I had my wheels put on I caught a aglimpse of the calipers and they are pretty beast like so I just would like something to go by or some pointers on the whole process....

and anyone with personal experience is it pretty easY???? the GS400 was a sitch, nothing to it...the brake setup is a little different on LS tho at least in the front from what i can tell...

Thanks guys, really appreciate it, I will post pics, when I am done as my lex is due for some updated pictures other than the ones of when I got it.
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once you remove the wheel you'll see how to do it immediately. super easy to do with those style calipers.
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i recco having the rotors turned at the same time or else risk glazing/improperly breaking in new pads
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thanks guys, I did my brakes yesterday took advantage of the 4th I had off...Car is wicked quiet, no more squeak, only thing is I have to take the wheels in to get balanced...otherwise brakes were pretty easy

Hardest part I think was the rear sensor...I wasnt to sure how to remove, but I got it off (has a crack in the clay) figured it wouldnt hurt it too much. How much are those anyway???

other than the defective pad that would not fit, it went through without a hitch all thanks to you guys...Thanks again
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Originally Posted by DonJuan45i
thanks guys, I did my brakes yesterday took advantage of the 4th I had off...Car is wicked quiet, no more squeak, only thing is I have to take the wheels in to get balanced...otherwise brakes were pretty easy

Hardest part I think was the rear sensor...I wasnt to sure how to remove, but I got it off (has a crack in the clay) figured it wouldnt hurt it too much. How much are those anyway???

other than the defective pad that would not fit, it went through without a hitch all thanks to you guys...Thanks again
brake sensors are $40-60/each

u can solder the wires together and not have the light on the dash
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well the wires are still together just the little clay/cermic thing that goes on the wires cracked and fell apart so the wire is exposed
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