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08-24-14, 01:57 AM
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I recall forgetting to disengage the E brake when I was installing new rotors/pads on my car and I accidentally pulled off one of the spring loaded discs behind the OEM rotor (IS250 has two If I remember correctly). God that disc was a pain in the butt to put back in. PWRSTEVE ensure one of those discs didn't fall off.
08-24-14, 09:14 AM
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I recall forgetting to disengage the E brake when I was installing new rotors/pads on my car and I accidentally pulled off one of the spring loaded discs behind the OEM rotor (IS250 has two If I remember correctly). God that disc was a pain in the butt to put back in. PWRSTEVE ensure one of those discs didn't fall off.
09-10-14, 11:55 PM
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Old thread. But I appreciate the many pics as this will be my weekend project when my Akebono ceramic brakes come in. I see you snuck in a paint job too. Nice Thanks again.
09-14-14, 05:13 AM
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add one more to the frozen pin list. took a couple of hours to free up. ended up having to put heat on it, destroyed the rubber boot and will now have to source replacement. anyhow had to be done. I still have the driver side to do today - hoping it's not in the same condition.
04-22-16, 05:23 PM
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Hey I have a question, do you have us or Japan model? Because I got all 4 rotors for mine the front ones for but the rears are little bigger and it doesn't let the caliper close.
09-05-16, 10:53 AM
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Saving Time with a reliable fix
Replacement maybe be a simple reliable affordable fix when things get stuck as it relates to the brakes.
I experienced a head ache with the rear brakes on my 10 year old IS. First time around I had to cut out the hardware pins with a saws all because I didn't have an adequately sized punch. new boots and fit kit were cheap at Autozone and the Lexus dealer. I noticed the glide pins were hanging up. I spent a lot of time cleaning and using the proper grease, new boots, new
hardware. This is after using the new boots from the TSB I encountered these issues.
Next brake job I was shocked to see the caliper could not glide at all. I hammered away, used a torch carefully, PB blaster for 3 days. I later find out Autozone sells the caliper with piston loaded connected to the caliper bracket with hardware. Cost was like $83.
if you have any resistance with that rear caliper a complete replacement of every component is very cheap and you may want to consider. The rear is a tough place to use a torch because you can effect the piston seal.
I experienced a head ache with the rear brakes on my 10 year old IS. First time around I had to cut out the hardware pins with a saws all because I didn't have an adequately sized punch. new boots and fit kit were cheap at Autozone and the Lexus dealer. I noticed the glide pins were hanging up. I spent a lot of time cleaning and using the proper grease, new boots, new
hardware. This is after using the new boots from the TSB I encountered these issues.
Next brake job I was shocked to see the caliper could not glide at all. I hammered away, used a torch carefully, PB blaster for 3 days. I later find out Autozone sells the caliper with piston loaded connected to the caliper bracket with hardware. Cost was like $83.
if you have any resistance with that rear caliper a complete replacement of every component is very cheap and you may want to consider. The rear is a tough place to use a torch because you can effect the piston seal.
05-25-17, 08:27 PM
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05-26-17, 04:57 AM
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All these talks about seized stuck pin, and pads not fitting makes me think twice about doing it at home. I hate to waste time taking everything apart only to get this stuck pin.
How would a mechanic overcome this, with a hammer?
Think is all the parts needed to do this job almost cost the same as the mechanic's labor. I might just take it to the mechanic.
How would a mechanic overcome this, with a hammer?
Think is all the parts needed to do this job almost cost the same as the mechanic's labor. I might just take it to the mechanic.
05-26-17, 08:46 AM
#103
All these talks about seized stuck pin, and pads not fitting makes me think twice about doing it at home. I hate to waste time taking everything apart only to get this stuck pin.
How would a mechanic overcome this, with a hammer?
Think is all the parts needed to do this job almost cost the same as the mechanic's labor. I might just take it to the mechanic.
How would a mechanic overcome this, with a hammer?
Think is all the parts needed to do this job almost cost the same as the mechanic's labor. I might just take it to the mechanic.
05-26-17, 05:55 PM
#104
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So it took me under 2 hours. Yep it was very easy, no seized pins or complications but my old pads had plenty of life left (50%). Oh well pads are cheap anyways.
EBC Ultimate already had shim built into the back so no cleaning needed.
Note: The long clip that you insert into the slider pin holes, they need to be between the pads and the other clip. If they sit outside the other clip they may come off.
EBC Ultimate already had shim built into the back so no cleaning needed.
Note: The long clip that you insert into the slider pin holes, they need to be between the pads and the other clip. If they sit outside the other clip they may come off.
Last edited by ldc; 05-26-17 at 06:19 PM.
05-26-17, 06:56 PM
#105
So it took me under 2 hours. Yep it was very easy, no seized pins or complications but my old pads had plenty of life left (50%). Oh well pads are cheap anyways.
EBC Ultimate already had shim built into the back so no cleaning needed.
Note: The long clip that you insert into the slider pin holes, they need to be between the pads and the other clip. If they sit outside the other clip they may come off.
EBC Ultimate already had shim built into the back so no cleaning needed.
Note: The long clip that you insert into the slider pin holes, they need to be between the pads and the other clip. If they sit outside the other clip they may come off.