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Are the brakes the same? If so I'll just ask for 2000 Camry brake pads at a Toyota dealership if they fit on the Lexus. Bring your Lexus part numbers, most Toyota dealers can cross reference the part numbers if they have a the same part. steviej

My toyo/lex pads had a blue backing, but no matter. When you put them on, in addition to the shims did you use Brake Quiet or some other type noise reducing goop? steviej

what kind of pads did you use? Toyota/Lexus OEM or another brand? Ceramic or semi-metallic? semi-metallic will make noise like that. steviej

spinners absolutely do not belong on a Lex. maybe a hummer or escalade, something domestic, but not a lex. the shame of it. Talk some sence into that misguided child. steviej

Lumpy, a picture is worth a thousand words. snap one and post it up to better help us. steviej

www.alldata.com Automotive Recall and Technical Service Bulletin Titles for: 2004 Lexus ES 330 V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE). TSB Number & Issue Date TSB Title SSC4LI DEC 04 Recall - Seat Belt Status Switch Replacement TSB Number & Issue Date TSB Title LSC4LG NOV 04 Campaign - Navigation System DVD Update TSB Number & Issue Date TSB Title NV005-06 DEC 06 Body - Upper/Lower Windshield Ticking Noise PG001R-06 NOV 06 Battery Maintenance for In-Stock Vehicles EL010-06 SEP 06 Body - Rear Power Window(s) Inoperative BO005R-06 SEP 06 Keyless Entry - Transmitter Key Casing Availability PA003-03 JUL 06 Paint - 2004 Year Model OEM Paint Codes NV001-06 MAY 06 Interior - Front Seat Squeaking Noise AU001-06 APR 06 Audio System - Quick Reference Troubleshooting Guide ST004R-01 APR 06 Steering - Vehicle Pulls To One Side Manual Supplement BO009R-04 DEC 05 Restraints - Seat Belt Extender Availability/Application SS003-05 NOV 05 Audio System - CD Player Skip Verification BO012-05 NOV 05 Interior/SRS - Seat Cover Replacement Recommendations SS005R-01 AUG 05 Antitheft - Diagnostic Tester Immobilizer Function BO004-05 JUL 05 Wipers/Washers - Wiper Blade Cleaning/Maintenance EL009-05 JUN 05 A/C - Inoperative/A/C Light Flashing EG012R-04 JUN 05 Engine Controls - Entering VIN After PCM Replacement EL007-05 MAY 05 SRS - SRS/Passenger Air Bag OFF Lamps Stay ON/DTC B1785 ST001-05 APR 05 Steering - Clunk/Pop/Knock Noise Turning TC004R-03 APR 05 Engine/Transmission Controls - Poor A/T Shift Quality EG007-05 MAR 05 Cooling System - Radiator Cap Inspection Procedure EG006-05 MAR 05 Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0346 Set EL002-05 FEB 05 Restraints - Passenger Air Bag Lamp ON EG003-05 FEB 05 Engine Controls - MIL ON/O2 Sensor DTC's Set PA001-05 JAN 05 Paint - Iron Rust Contamination Repair EG008R-04 JAN 05 Emissions - LEVII EVAP System Check For Multiple DTC's BO012-04 DEC 04 Interior - Console Lid Lock Opener Improvement AC005-04 DEC 04 A/C - Sensor Inspection Procedures ST003R-04 DEC 04 Steering/Suspension - Vehicle Pull or Drift EG011-04 OCT 04 Engine - Main Bearing Journal Diameter Stamping Revision CRIB141 OCT 04 Paint - Chip Resistant Coatings NV006-04 SEP 04 Interior - Squeaking Noise From Seat Track Area EL007R-03 MAY 04 SRS - Occupant Sensor DTC's B1150 and B1650 NV004-04 MAY 04 Interior - Rear Door Trim Panel/Seal Rattles TC003-04 APR 04 A/T -Transmission Solenoid Identification PA001-04 APR 04 Paint - Color, Scratch Resistant & Anti-Acid Paint BR001-04 MAR 04 Brakes/Traction Control - 'Zero Point Calibration' ST003-04 FEB 04 Steering/Suspension - Vehicle Pulls to The Left EL007R-03 DEC 03 SRS - Calibration of Occupancy Classification System BO012-03 DEC 03 Interior - Seat Belt Extender Applications/Availability NV011-03 OCT 03 Body/Interior - Rear Seat/Parcel Tray Area Rattles SS003R-01 SEP 03 Engine Controls - ECU Programming Error Displayed PA003-03 JUL 03 Paint - Paint Colors - All I hope this helps. steviej

if a recharge doens't work, have the expansion valve investigated. It is a common AC problem with early model ES300s. steviej

did it stop working by both switches (the driver door switch and the switch on the suspect door)? Is the little led light on both swithces lit up? Are all other windows working? steviej

jack up the rear end and safely support it. Take a good look, it will become self explanitory. There is a bracket around each bushing. Two or three bolts come out, the bracket moves out of the way, the bushing has a slice in it so that you can get it on and off the sway bar. Put the new one on with a little white lithium grease, replace the bracket and bolts and off you go.....noiseless. The sway bar is attached at both ends so don't worry about it falling on your face, it won't. It will move a little when you remove the brackets, but not to worry. steviej

also known as sway bar bushings. funny how these little buggers can create so much noise when they are just a little bit worn. I replace my ($10 each and 45 minutes of my time) and it made a world of difference. steviej

I am quite please with the Michelin Pilot Sport Exalto A/S that I put on over a year ago. Quiet, excellent rain traction, good dry pavement traction and snow traction. Another tire that members will recommend are Bridgestone Turanza LS-Vs. The Goodyear Response Edge is fairly new to the market but it will be interesting to see how these fair. steviej

This is only the beginning of my second summer, but they have not worn that I can tell with my eye. However, I have not taken a depth gauge to it. steviej

Interesting because Toyo (Proxes, J33s, FZ4s) has been plagued with increased road noise with age and mileage. steviej

If it is a high performance summer tire you seek, serious look into the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3. They don't flat spot and are very quiet. Excellent traction in rain and on dry pavement. Right now I am running 235/40-18s. Please note: I have modified the title of this thread to better address your content and have merged your "245/45-18 Tires" thread with this thread to avoid simultaneous running threads. steviej

call the dealer, this may be modifialbe under the C-BEST programming. steviej

several service visits in general. If you go to Lexus of Norwood, ask for one of two service advisors, Brandi or Ronni. Both very intelligent and adept women. Both of their service teams are top notch. steviej

read this thread here. then contact SW03ES for more details. steviej

most likely coolant temperature sensor itself. is the CEL lit up? steviej

"with great tread left" this is very subjective. How many miles are on the tires and how old are they? Rubber can harden over time regardless of usage or lack of usage. Harder rubber can cause more road noise. Frankly I am not surprised that you have increased noise. I had a set of Toyo FZ4s and by 21,000 miles, it sounded like an 18 wheeler inside the cabin. Several other people also have reported on this forum that their Toyo Proxes also increased significantly in the noise department despite still having usable tread left. steviej

Lexus of Watertown would be the closest Lexus dealership to you. I use Lexus of Norwood, further south on Rt. 1. and unfortunately don't know any indies in that area. Never had a problem there. My friend has had good and bad experience at Watertown. But you have to check each out and decide for yourself. I reside in a coastal town south of Boston, called Scituate, about 1 hour driving from Waltham. Waltham is west of Boston. Very nice area and central to most everything you need, except the beach. steviej

www.l-tunedparts.com click here. contact Steve Ganz there. steviej

what year? the 02-06 are always on ebay and they come in many colors. steviej

check the easy stuff first. The black acordian-like tubing that goes from the airbox to the intake manifold is prone to hardening due to the heat under the hood. When it becomes hard, it becomes brittle and may crack or get small holes. These openings let more air in than the computer knows about and makes the engine run rough. Check this hose all over. Other areas to look for would be a dirty throttle body, dirty fuel injectors, and a dirty idle air control valve. steviej

does it flash every time you use it? Mine did it a couple of times right after the AC belt got severly splashed by a huge puddle. Never happened since. This can happen when the AC belt starts to slip. When was the last time the AC belt was replaced. Check it to see if it is old, worn, cracked, hardening or too loose. steviej

a very very very little amount of white lithium grease spread very thin. steviej