Brake Replacement

[lambobaby1218]

I just called my dealer to see if they had replaced my brakes, and was told they were replaced, and no charge to me. I asked how, and my service advisor said they fell within a certain parameter of a TSB, and they were able to replace them for free. I'm not complaining! I have 39,000 miles on my car, and new brakes. I'm just wondering what TSB it was, lol..........

[smooth1]

Either the brake dust TSB, or the brake squeal TSB.

Brake TSBS and related

[Randy&Bonnie]

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[lambobaby1218]

Yep, it was done pursuant to "guest states excessive front brake noise." I'm wondering if this will reduce the dust, or is that a different brake pad they put on for that issue?

http://www.lexustsb.com/questions/197/TSIB...nt+Brake+Squeak

This is the TSIB I found.

[bartkat]

Yep, it was done pursuant to "guest states excessive front brake noise." I'm wondering if this will reduce the dust, or is that a different brake pad they put on for that issue?

http://www.lexustsb.com/questions/197/TSIB...nt+Brake+Squeak

This is the TSIB I found.

I think the same TSB covers both. Before the brake dust TSB came along some dealers wouldn't replace pads unless the customer complained of squealing. Now I believe both dust and noise are covered under one TSB with the same parts as a fix.

[htikualu]

Does this change in brake pad will only be done if the vehicle is still under warranty? How about when the warranty already expired? Would the dealership still change the brake pad for free?

[bartkat]

The invoice for my brake pads says.

473301 F DSC Brake Pad

Claim type RG

04465-30400 Pad Kit, Disc Brake

The service adviser said they were replaced under warranty.

[F14Scott]

I just had my pads replaced for free on my 07 IS 250 w/ 23,000K. The dealer did tell me, multiple times, that the replacement pads were NOT "high performance" like the originals, and, so, would not stop as hard. While I'm not sure the stopping distances have been affected greatly by pad composition, I do notice the new pads are far less grabby, a nice side benefit. They also do not squeak like the old ones, and my 18" rims are staying much cleaner.