DIY: IS250 front brakes
05-30-11, 07:55 AM
#46
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first i wanna thank the OP for this DIY. i had a lot of fun doing this job and it saved me $200.
my question is, i didn't have a shim kit but i put the anti squeal grease on the back of the pad which comes in contact with the caliper and piston. did i just screw something up? should i wipe it off and install the shim kit?
my question is, i didn't have a shim kit but i put the anti squeal grease on the back of the pad which comes in contact with the caliper and piston. did i just screw something up? should i wipe it off and install the shim kit?
05-30-11, 08:31 AM
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thanks domnf15 for the reply. when i took off the old pads there was no shim kit. i'm guessing the mechanic who did the last brake job threw them out. my new pads didn't come with one either. it's okay though, i just ordered new shim kits off sewell so i'm gonna install them just for peace of mind.
09-29-11, 07:41 PM
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i would like to say thank you for the DIY.. i just finish putting on new front breakes. Went in so easy 
30 min each side i took my sweet time. thanks again .......
30 min each side i took my sweet time. thanks again .......
12-05-11, 02:46 AM
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Figured out my brake problem
A long while back I replaced my (wife's car) front pads and rotors (put off the rear at that time). Not long after I began getting a shuttering in the front brakes that could have been described as the anti-lock activating. As it's turning out I think the rear reached a point where they were not contributing to the stopping effort so the car was relying on the front only. The shuttering diminished once the rear pads were installed and I'm giving it a few weeks to see if it goes away altogether. If not I'm going to replace the front rotors again, thinking I may have may have damaged them. Obviously the rear pads are designed to stop wearing just before damaging the rotors, a little material was still left.
12-05-11, 09:26 AM
#53
No such thing as bad rotors. Unless they're drilled rotors.
Ask Kurtz or lobuxracer. Rotor "warp" can be cured by bedding in your brakes correctly.
Drilled rotors can and do often crack after heavy track use
No sense in getting a rotor cut/turned unless you really warped the hell out of them which rarely rarely rarely happens. You'd most likely lay your car into a barrier from brake failure due to high overheating or from doing what's in the video. LOL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unwujSVpZwA
Ask Kurtz or lobuxracer. Rotor "warp" can be cured by bedding in your brakes correctly.
Drilled rotors can and do often crack after heavy track use
No sense in getting a rotor cut/turned unless you really warped the hell out of them which rarely rarely rarely happens. You'd most likely lay your car into a barrier from brake failure due to high overheating or from doing what's in the video. LOL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unwujSVpZwA
12-29-11, 04:06 PM
#54
Im in the process of changing my front brake pads, right after putting on the new pads..I got stuck with the problem of one seized caliper pin..bottom pin is loose, but top one is seized. I've tried alot of things to try to move it but still doesn't want to move. I've tried C clamps, hammering it lil....any suggestions? need your help ASAP!
01-26-12, 08:32 AM
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Thanks!!!
I am going to be taking care of this job tomorrow on my car! This is the best tutorial I've seen yet!!!
Changing the Rotors should be common sense after removing the calipers and pads right?
Changing the Rotors should be common sense after removing the calipers and pads right?
02-10-12, 10:15 AM
#58
http://is.sewellparts.com/accessorie...2008/1885.html
Make sure you:
select the low dust pads
and
are logged in with an account you create there referencing your club lexus username to see the discounted price
Make sure you:
select the low dust pads
and
are logged in with an account you create there referencing your club lexus username to see the discounted price
03-22-12, 06:42 PM
#59
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I made a quick video of how I changed my brakes on my 08 awd IS using this tutorial
hope this helps
Wheel torque:76 Ft/Lbs
Front caliper to bracket: 25 Ft/Lbs
Front caliper assembly to knuckle: 58 Ft/Lbs
Rear caliper to bracket: 18 Ft/Lbs
Front caliper assembly to knuckle: 40 Ft/Lbs
all info on bolt torque specs provided by my local Lexus dealer and Canadian tire
Wheel torque:76 Ft/Lbs
Front caliper to bracket: 25 Ft/Lbs
Front caliper assembly to knuckle: 58 Ft/Lbs
Rear caliper to bracket: 18 Ft/Lbs
Front caliper assembly to knuckle: 40 Ft/Lbs
all info on bolt torque specs provided by my local Lexus dealer and Canadian tire
09-21-12, 07:34 PM
#60
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Well done. thanks
That's it, you're done! Thanks to Nick (nwhuey) for being my photographer and being the lucky recipient of a free brake job.
I'd say the 350 is a tiny bit easier since you don't have to remove the caliper to access the pads, but it's still a very simple, quick job that can save you hundreds of dollars over getting this done at the dealerrship. I hope you all find this useful!
Javier