RCFun

I thought this was worthy of a new thread because I have not seen other comments or other solutions that were Lexus provided.


Background: I had horrendous squealing from the moment I got my RC F. At the 1,000 service (1,200 actually) I complained and they ordered new pads from Lexus (parts # 04465-0W200 front, 04466-0W080 rear). All covered under warranty with a TSB but retail is about $1,100.


Update: I have now put 600 miles on these pads...


Squeal: Non-existent
Dust: Very minimal (pretty amazing really)
Performance: no noticeable difference to me (however I do not track my car)


Overall I've been very please with the solution and it's been better than expected. The pads did take 4 days to get into the dealership however.

ghoffner

THAT IS GREAT TO HEAR. The squealing on my RCF breaks is unreal and quite ridiculous. I already scheduled a service appointment, but I will be sure to call in advance and request this. Thanks

ChuH

Do you have the TSB number?

RCFun

I don't have the TSB number. I asked the service manager "have there been a lot of squeal complaints" and he answered, "some, but there's a TSB". that was it

Joe Z

iTrader: (10)

He should be able to provide you the LSB - Lexus Service Bulletin number for your records..

Or even a copy of the PDF


Joe Z

gs400jon

My service advisor tells me the replacements under the TSB are Brembos.

JCtx

Somebody please post a copy, or at least a number for the 'LSB' in question. I could bet my house my small dealer will either play dumb, or honestly say they don't have it. I don't have any squealing issues, although it's not that cold yet. Maybe they'll get worse. But the dust alone is reason enough to change. Just hope it has exactly the same brake pedal feel and performance, because brake pedal modulation and feel is one of the best features of this car IMO. Thanks.

4everkidd

iTrader: (2)

I just contacted mine about it. I have dealt with the squealing since 2009 with my ISF's however the RCF is without a doubt the worst.

The dust is also horrendous.

I will report back what the Canadian* Lexus dealers say

Carnevino

I'm in pretty good with my dealer. I'll call in the morning and get the TSB/LSB and post it. I'm sure most of you know it goes by your VIN#, so some might have it and some might not qualify for the replacement ( if there is one )

4TehNguyen

iTrader: (1)

$1100 for pads?

RCFun

If you google the part # the top link is to Lexuspartsnow with a retail of $578 and $496 (front and rear respectively) + Labor


I don't know if it is VIN dependent and the TSB is not printed on my work order just the special order and part numbers. The service guy mentioned because the work was over $1000 he needed manager approval but they never resisted in the slightest to do it. I'm very happy with the whole interaction and outcome.


As a side note, I did do a test drive with the tech so that he could hear the squealing which was bad. I don't know if they would do the replacement just for dust. Also I live in FL and my squealing got worse the hotter the brakes became.

ZiPPyRCF

Thanks for posting this up RCFun. I'm in SoCal and will call my dealership up tomorrow.

I washed my RCF today, and I thought gosh I wish my rims would show like this all the time, and not all this brake dust. And I heard a horrendous squeal the other day getting off freeway. Embarrassing when a 2005 Corolla pulls up quietly.

Thanks again! Cheers!!

waynesreef

Made an appointment for this Thursday, I will let you guys know the outcome.

johnnyreb

I called my Dealership just to see what they would say (i've already replaced mine with the CarboTechs) & they said there is a Replacement that is supposed to Help with the Squealing Pads but that's it, they said the New Pads Doesn't have Anything to do with the Dust Problem

RCFun

In my opinion they are really saying that they are not willing to pay to replace the pads just because the customer doesn't like the dust. Therefore you have to have the squealing for them to replace it. But seriously...there is really very little dust.