roadfrog

The click is not an issue and is a characteristic most of us have learned to deal with. there is no safety concern. FWIW, my wife's 2012 CT200H makes the exact same noises. The actuator is a more complex version of an ABS system and is computer controlled.

Doublebase

They shouldn't be, not after three years unless the lights are on your dash indicating that there's a problem right now. There's multiple ways for codes to erase...fix the problem and drive the vehicle, the computer will test that system over and over again while you drive, if it passes those tests enough times in a row it will clear the codes. You can clear the codes manually with a scanner. Some cars you can disconnect the battery and it will clear the codes until you start to drive, then the computers will test the system, and if it fails multiple times the codes will reset.

If you don't have those lights/codes, it means it is functioning properly. Your car - and every car - is being constantly tested by your car's computer while you drive. Every system goes through these tests constantly while the vehicle is operating, it needs to fail a certain number of times before a light is thrown on your dash and it needs to pass a certain number of times before the light is cleared. The computer will store failures in its memory, but I'm not sure for how long and it doesn't mean the system is faulty right now.

Shibumi1

got my car back... in pristine working order... thanks to guys @ Lexus of Orlando... zero codes.. brakes feel solid..

Tdvlexo

iTrader: (1)

I received my letter today. My question is I got my actuator replaced about 3 years back by an authorize Lexus independent repair facility, can I or will Lexus reimburse my money back?

steelers6

Just in case anyone wanted to know,EBAY sells the brake actuator kits from $945- $1500,they also sell used ones too...

Doublebase

Well I imagine those prices will be dropping soon, seeing as how now Lexus will replace them for free. I've watched some of those prices on eBay regarding the actuators, a couple of years ago they were around $700, but a higher demand brought the prices up. I imagine they'll be dropping quite a bit, but you never know.

steelers6

Hopefully your right,im wondering how we can tell when that actuator is going bad???

tofu

Lexus will if you still have your receipt.

bruceko

Thanks Lexus,
Mine just hit 152000 miles when i got the letter last week
Have needed to turn the rotors every 15k due to pulsing

williakz

You guys who learned to live with the "clicks" (and crunching and grinding?):

I went through 3 actuators on my 2007 LS460 and I'm on my 2nd in my 2013.

My question: would you have bought the car if it was "clicking" on your test drive?

I would've passed. Therefore, Lexus should fix the problem. Simple.

roadfrog

Yep. It's just not noticeable enough to bother me. The LS is still the best luxury full size available, with the least amount amount of issues and concerns. No car is perfect. The LS is perfect enough.

steelers6

Definitely good information to know,so in all actuality the brake actuator isnt really that big of a deal to hurry and get fixed????

Doublebase

If you need to turn your rotors every 15k miles due to pulsating, then you need new rotors, you're wasting your time cutting them. Cutting rotors does a couple things...it removes metal to stop a pulsation...and by removing that metal it actually increases the chances you'll get another pulsation. When you remove metal the rotor can't dissipate heat, which leads to excessive lateral run out and parallelism (pulsation). Get new rotors. My rotors have 80,000 miles on them...not one pulsation, but as soon as they do I'll replace them.

Kennyr44

Turning rotors is really a huge waste of time and money. Making your rotors thinner, wow how stupid is that?

topspin678

There is an extended warranty for ABS actuator. Check this thread.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/hyb...extension.html