johnnyg66

Yeah just pads. Just funny not having to loosen the caliper and remove or swing back. Have a way to press the Pistons. Too bad that video didn't get posted. Maybe I will do one. I ordered my Akebono pads.

roadfrog

You don't need to move the calipers or completely remove them .....HOWEVER, sometimes it's easier to do so. FWIW, the calipers are very easy to remove (without disconnecting the brake lines). Just two bolts.

tlk2megoos

Just did my brakes two days ago. Just make sure pistons are pressed in as much as they can, otherwise you'll unseat the rubber seals trying to seat the pads into the caliper. Easy Peasy.

fooldall1

Rotor swap just as easy?

roadfrog

Even easier. It's about an easy DIY as you can get. Just remove the two caliper bolts, slide calipers off and replace the rotors.

ve00386

Don't forget to disconnect the battery wires before starting the brake work of LS460.

roadfrog

No need unless you're removing or disconnecting a brake fluid line. No need to do that either when replacing the pads and/or rotors.

FreddyG

Sorry to bring this back up, but I changed the front and rear pads with some Akebono ones and then took the car out and bedded them.

It turned out great and was perfect for about a week, then the fronts started rattling over small bumps. I took the pads out and then applied some brake grease to the back of the pads and the first shim (this is how Lexus does it too, according to a Lexus mechanic) and then some lithium grease to the pins and pad mounting points (lithium is safe to use on rubber and I didn't want to take any chances).

I then reinstalled everything (shims, springs and clips), but they still rattle over small bumps.

I'm stuck and would Appreciate any help or advice that you'd be willing to share!

Thanks in advance!

johnnyg66

Did you replace the all the clips? Or did you reuse the old ones?

Or could be clips are on wrong i know when i did mine i had to remember how they went because it seemed wrong the first time i put them on. I replaced mine with all new.

roadfrog

This^^

They're inexpensive (under 20 bucks for a set). Replace these and I bet your issue goes away. My pads from Rockauto came with the hardware free.

BMW7_LS430

I have brake sensors in both of my rear wheels.
Did Lexus change it to have from just passenger side to both driver and passenger side?

By the way, here is a great (Japanese) video.

1WILLY1

iTrader: (9)

I did my pads a few months ago thanks to this thread, and started to get shaking after a month or two, then ended up installing new centric rotors and that solved it.

Mechanically I am pretty useless, don't have the temperment or the skillset , but I was able to do a successful pad and rotor swap myself and I'm really glad I did.

I learned a new skill and saved myself some money in the meantime.

and yes the rotors are even easier then the pads

PwrdbyM

Just a quick note to the DIYers out there on the brake sensors. If your brake wear sensor hasn't been tripped (isn't worn through) you can zip tie it up out of the way and not install it back into the pad. Now, obviously you're not going to get your pad warning at minimum thickness but if you keep an eye on them and change them accordingly you don't necessarily need the sensor. This part is a modern convenience item. If you unplug the sensor you'll still get the light, so one has to be plugged in and zip tied out of the way. I've been doing this for years on BMWs because the OEM sensors (third party are junk) are very pricey. Don't attack me for the suggestion, your call if you want to do it, but it's an option if you don't want to spend the money.

BMW7_LS430

Aftermarket sensors are cheap if they are worn and need replacement.
If your sensors are not worn then you can just reuse them. You don't need to zip-tie them.

I am not sure why one should zip-tie unworn sensors. Am I missing something?

DavidinCT

Thanks for the video... Might have to watch that 2x before doing the job... the littile wires have me confused but, I should be able to do it !

Thx