Noisy wiper
Pole Position
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 3,254
Likes: 418
From: CALIFORNIA
The aftermarket stuff does not cut it.
(On LS400) comparing OEM to aftermarket wiper blades, the OEM Blade mechanism has additional pivots which to better follow the contour and curvature of the windshield.
Purchase new wiper arms with inserts.
Request date codes. (rubber ages)
Aftermarket stuff leaves streaks.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 1,282
Likes: 384
From: ESSEX, UK
If it's that squeaking and/or juddering noise as the blade sweeps across the glass, then treat your windscreen and wiper blades to a coating of RainEx or similar.
I know that the LS windscreen on the facelift 04-06 models has an impregnation or coating of some kind of hydrophobic system but mine gets RainEx-ed twice per year regardless.
It does rain a lot over here.
I know that the LS windscreen on the facelift 04-06 models has an impregnation or coating of some kind of hydrophobic system but mine gets RainEx-ed twice per year regardless.
It does rain a lot over here.
Trending Topics
Pit Crew
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 126
Likes: 46
From: FL
You can purchase NWB blades and OEM rubber inserts https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...l#post10022388
If your windshield has been replaced, consider adjusting the arms https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...wiper-arm.html
If your windshield has been replaced, consider adjusting the arms https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...wiper-arm.html
ClubLexus Stories
Celebrating Lexus & Toyota from Around the Globe
8 Tips for Improving Your Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid's Efficiency!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Best Lexus Models No One Remembers
Joe Kucinski
TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Lexus/Toyotas With The LEAST 5-Year Depreciation
Joe Kucinski
Lexus LC500 Convertible Auction: A Preview of Rising Values?
Brett Foote
GX 550 vs TX 550: Best 3-Row Luxury Lexus Family Hauler
Michael S. Palmer
9 Best Lexus Models You Can Buy for Half Price (And 1 You Shouldn't!)
Joe Kucinski
2026 Lexus NX Buyer's Guide: Models, Features, Prices & More!
Brett Foote
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,199
Likes: 215
From: Ontario, Canada
Toyota/Lexus wiper blade inserts are graphite-coated and designed to eliminate noise/chatter and are very high quality. The original blade inserts and arms work together and are fitted exactly for the specific LS430 windshield curvature.
I've changed my rubber blade inserts only once, in September 2012. It was not out of necessity, more of a test to see if anything would change. The new rubber performed exactly the same as the old ones, so I still have them as backups. Still on the same ones from 2012 now in 2021, working just fine after 9 years of Canadian winters.
The part numbers for my 2002 back in 2012 were 85214-50100 LH side ($6.95), 85214-50061 RH side ($9.95). No idea why people pay multiple times OEM for lower quality, less efficient products.
Never used Rain-X or AquaPel, all of my glass is permanently water-repellent due to some sort of titanium silica coating. In newer LS430s, I think only the windshield and front windows are water-repellent.
I've changed my rubber blade inserts only once, in September 2012. It was not out of necessity, more of a test to see if anything would change. The new rubber performed exactly the same as the old ones, so I still have them as backups. Still on the same ones from 2012 now in 2021, working just fine after 9 years of Canadian winters.
The part numbers for my 2002 back in 2012 were 85214-50100 LH side ($6.95), 85214-50061 RH side ($9.95). No idea why people pay multiple times OEM for lower quality, less efficient products.
Never used Rain-X or AquaPel, all of my glass is permanently water-repellent due to some sort of titanium silica coating. In newer LS430s, I think only the windshield and front windows are water-repellent.
Pole Position
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 3,254
Likes: 418
From: CALIFORNIA
Toyota/Lexus wiper blade inserts are graphite-coated and designed to eliminate noise/chatter and are very high quality. The original blade inserts and arms work together and are fitted exactly for the specific LS430 windshield curvature.
I've changed my rubber blade inserts only once, in September 2012. It was not out of necessity, more of a test to see if anything would change. The new rubber performed exactly the same as the old ones, so I still have them as backups. Still on the same ones from 2012 now in 2021, working just fine after 9 years of Canadian winters.
The part numbers for my 2002 back in 2012 were 85214-50100 LH side ($6.95), 85214-50061 RH side ($9.95). No idea why people pay multiple times OEM for lower quality, less efficient products.
Never used Rain-X or AquaPel, all of my glass is permanently water-repellent due to some sort of titanium silica coating. In newer LS430s, I think only the windshield and front windows are water-repellent.
I've changed my rubber blade inserts only once, in September 2012. It was not out of necessity, more of a test to see if anything would change. The new rubber performed exactly the same as the old ones, so I still have them as backups. Still on the same ones from 2012 now in 2021, working just fine after 9 years of Canadian winters.
The part numbers for my 2002 back in 2012 were 85214-50100 LH side ($6.95), 85214-50061 RH side ($9.95). No idea why people pay multiple times OEM for lower quality, less efficient products.
Never used Rain-X or AquaPel, all of my glass is permanently water-repellent due to some sort of titanium silica coating. In newer LS430s, I think only the windshield and front windows are water-repellent.
Pole Position
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 3,405
Likes: 55
From: 408 NOR CAL
I have never used fancy (expensive) or dealer wiper blades and never had noise or issues on any of my cars unless the blades were old and neede replacment. Clean, clay bar, razor blade, and polish the windshield. What comes off with the razor is shocking. Maybe add a coating, maybe not. It still should not be making that noise after.
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,199
Likes: 215
From: Ontario, Canada
To address the question above, Denso wiper blade refills are often marketed as "graphite coated"
New fun fact: The 1999-2003 Honda/Acura wiper blade rubber insert (76622-S0K-A01) fits perfectly on the LS430 LH side.
My LH blade's rubber (85214-50100) developed a tear in May 2022, after paying $6.95 at the dealer for it in September 2012. 10 years and 80,000kms (mostly garaged) is a pretty good lifespan.
I had a spare, sealed-in-package Honda OEM rubber insert, sitting in a box for many years, from a 2002 Honda Accord V6 that I junkyarded many years ago, and it looked like one of these inserts was a pretty close match, so I opened the package, compared lengths, it was very close, then just tried installing it into my LS430's LH arm.
It turns out that this Honda/Acura insert 76622-S0K-A01 fits the LS430's LH arm absolutely perfectly. This cannot be a coincidence: the length of the 2 metal shims and length of the rubber must be dead on exact for it to fit. I wonder how many other vehicles use this exact same insert.
New fun fact: The 1999-2003 Honda/Acura wiper blade rubber insert (76622-S0K-A01) fits perfectly on the LS430 LH side.
My LH blade's rubber (85214-50100) developed a tear in May 2022, after paying $6.95 at the dealer for it in September 2012. 10 years and 80,000kms (mostly garaged) is a pretty good lifespan.
I had a spare, sealed-in-package Honda OEM rubber insert, sitting in a box for many years, from a 2002 Honda Accord V6 that I junkyarded many years ago, and it looked like one of these inserts was a pretty close match, so I opened the package, compared lengths, it was very close, then just tried installing it into my LS430's LH arm.
It turns out that this Honda/Acura insert 76622-S0K-A01 fits the LS430's LH arm absolutely perfectly. This cannot be a coincidence: the length of the 2 metal shims and length of the rubber must be dead on exact for it to fit. I wonder how many other vehicles use this exact same insert.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
azncapcom
ES - 1st to 6th Gen (1990-2018)
18
Dec 29, 2011 04:38 AM
