Changing rear brake pads on '97 LS
10-22-02, 11:13 AM
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Changing rear brake pads on '97 LS
I ordered rear brake pads from Carson Toyota for $49 and am going to change them this weekend. I did the fronts about a month ago, very simple process.
On the rears, is there any weird I should know, i.e. retracting the piston into the caliper housing?
Anyone change the rears recently?
Thanks,
On the rears, is there any weird I should know, i.e. retracting the piston into the caliper housing?
Anyone change the rears recently?
Thanks,
front and rear pads 97 LS
10-25-02, 04:26 AM
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I would believe the rear may be a little more difficult than the front. If they are anything like my car, you have to turn the piston of the caliper while it retracts. You may need a special tool.
10-25-02, 10:00 PM
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I got plenty of help in the Maintenance Section:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...threadid=61801
I am changing the pads in the morning, I'll post results/info after I'm done.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...threadid=61801
I am changing the pads in the morning, I'll post results/info after I'm done.
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10-26-02, 04:46 PM
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I just finished changing my rear pads....very simple process, took a few hours, but I worked very vslowly and didn't rush since it was my first time touching the Lex rear brakes.
The single pistons can be retracted with force, I used a rag and both thumbs (cracked the bleeder valve open to relieve pressure).
The pistons do not need to be spun/turned in like other cars since the LS400 parking brake is not a function of or connected to the rear caliper.
I also reused the two backing plate/shims, but thoroughly cleaned them and applied a liberal coating of anti-squeal grease.
I then bled both calipers, ran about 1/2 (big) bottle of Castol LMA through each caliper.
At 74K miles, I am guessing that these were the original pads still. There was still a few mm of pad material left, but they were looking mighty thin.
Since the rotors looked fine, I did not have them turned. I'll probably just replace all 4 rotors next time around.
I have a .pdf of the rear brake assembly straight from the Lexus manual, please email me at sean.lewis@juno.com if you want a copy.
Genuine Toyota/Lexus pads from Carson Toyota, $49
1 Bottle Castrol LMA brake fluid, $5
1 packet of anti squeal grease, $3
Total cost, $57.
totally quiet brakes....priceless
Regards,
The single pistons can be retracted with force, I used a rag and both thumbs (cracked the bleeder valve open to relieve pressure).
The pistons do not need to be spun/turned in like other cars since the LS400 parking brake is not a function of or connected to the rear caliper.
I also reused the two backing plate/shims, but thoroughly cleaned them and applied a liberal coating of anti-squeal grease.
I then bled both calipers, ran about 1/2 (big) bottle of Castol LMA through each caliper.
At 74K miles, I am guessing that these were the original pads still. There was still a few mm of pad material left, but they were looking mighty thin.
Since the rotors looked fine, I did not have them turned. I'll probably just replace all 4 rotors next time around.
I have a .pdf of the rear brake assembly straight from the Lexus manual, please email me at sean.lewis@juno.com if you want a copy.
Genuine Toyota/Lexus pads from Carson Toyota, $49
1 Bottle Castrol LMA brake fluid, $5
1 packet of anti squeal grease, $3
Total cost, $57.
totally quiet brakes....priceless
Regards,
10-26-02, 06:51 PM
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totally quiet brakes....priceless
I just changed mine all 4 for 180.00 . pads from longo lexus 130.00 labor 50.00
I wish I can done it by myself but I just too skeptical about myself.. ^^
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