OldLs400

My calipers look to be secured by 4 torx bolts where I expected to instead find 14mm and 17mm hex bolts.

What the ____??

I thought VW = torx, not Lexus?!

Do I have some kind of weird aftermarket calipers or something from the previous owner?

Has anyone else found that doing brakes on a 98 ls400 requires torx bits?

I had to put my damn wheels back on after seeing the torx bits because I never owned a torx bit in my life; I only worked in Japanese cars.

bradland

OldLs400

So if I want to change my brake pads do I touch the torx bits?

sha4000

iTrader: (1)

No do not remove the torx bolts.

OldLs400

I read the sticky just now and it seems that I just have to remove the Phillips screws to get to the brake pads?

sha4000

iTrader: (1)

There is no screw involved in removing the pads. Just remove the brake reservoir cap to relieve pressure and then remove the springs and sliding pins that hold the pads.
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timmy0tool

iTrader: (7)

if you cannot follow the video above then I highly suggest you do NOT work on your brakes for your safety and the safety of others!

Michael88

Pardon all the aloof responses you are getting. It is easy and common to not be able to see the two Hex bolts to remove the brake calipers. They are towrad the center from the back. Near where the struts attach to the knuckle. They can get really rusted and hard to remove. Don't strip the heads. Take it to a brake shop if they won't budge.

OldLs400

Thank you so much. Today was the first time I changed brake pads on a car. It went smoothly, and the process of breaking in the brakes revealed no issues! The car stops better now with a fresh pair of front brake pads. Now, I just need to do the rear pads. The car still doesn't quite stop on a dime. I drove a friend's old Hyundai elantra from 2003 and that piece of crap had brakes with BITE. Hopefully changing the rears will give my car a similar amount of bite!

sha4000

iTrader: (1)

Make sure to grease the slide pins on the rears calipers while your doing the rear brakes

spuds

I find my brakes pretty impressive for such a big car.

Moarpower

IM happy with my 1990s brake performance. Very happy actually. Surprised you aren't happy with yours.

spuds

Im betting he gets those rears on he'll be happy too.

timmy0tool

iTrader: (7)

the elantra is a much lighter car!
though I never liked the braking feel of the LS, at least mine (probably needed a fluid change). it does stop but does not inspire confidence like other cars for sure.

Michael88

ALS400 is heavy not going to stop like a compact car, but it will turn on a dime. Love how easy it is to get into a parking spot.