Jazoo

My LS430 has approx. 42K miles. The brakes work fine I inspected the brakes on all four wheels the other day and noticed that all the rotors looked OK but the pads thickness varied from 4mm to 5 mm. My questions are:

1. At what minimum thickness the pads should be replaced?

2. Where should I purchase the OEM pads?

3. What is the pads removal sequence? I mean first remove the hair pin/clip, then slided out the stainless steel rod, and then remove the brake pads?

4. Do I need to apply an anti-squeeling grease/lubricant on each shim?

Thanks

Just replaced the brake pads at all four corners on my 2004 LS430 with 58k miles. The rotors showed no perceptable wear and do not show any signs of warping, so I did not replace them. The pad replacement was very easy, due in large part to the non-floating caliper design Lexus uses. One thing I noticed with the OEM replacement pads is they are tapered, such that the pad material area that contacts the rotor is less when they are new and increases over time as the pads wear. That is odd, as it seems like braking performance would be less when the pads are new due to decreased pad contact area with the rotor as compared with later in pad life when the pads are worn down and more pad area is exposed to the rotor. I did not notice any reduced braking effectiveness after installing the new pads compared with the old pads which were worn about 80%. Just seemed strange - anybody know why the OEM pads are tapered? I've replaced brakes on many of my vehicles in the past and never noticed the pads being tapered.

I have 06 LS430 with approx. 42K miles and have the following questions:

1. What were the pad thicknesses when you decided to replace the pads (1mm, 2mm or more)?

2.Where did you purchase the OEM pads & for how much?

3. Did you remove the hair pin/clip first and then slided out the rod before removing the brake pads?

4. Did you apply an anti-squeeling grease on each shim?

Thanks

Sup folks,

I'm trying to replace the rear brake pads and rotors for my 04 LS430. I get to the point that Wheel and caliper was removed. I tried to smash the rotor off with he rubber hammer, but with no luck. I wonder if there's a securing bolt I need to remove before I try this or the rotor just slips off rotor. Besides, anyone could point out where the brake fluid reservoir cap is?

What kinda C-clamp do I need to push the piston back?

Much appreciated.

I inspected the rear brakes & rotors recently. There is no securing bolt/screw. Make sure the cailper (with brake pads) is off the rotor. Then give three to four hard taps with a rubber mallet. The rotor should slip off. If not, then apply WD40 on the rusted areas; and few more taps with a mallet should free up the rotor.

6" C-clamp should be big enough. You should put a block of wood over piston top and clamp against that.

The brake fluid reservoir cap is located under the hood on the driver side by the fire wall (next to the anti-lock brakes control box).

Good Luck.

I was trying to get the rotor off the rear wheel for INSPECTION. I got the brake caliper (with pads) off but I can't get the rotor off as some type of bolt/screw is holding it on the axle hub.

Can someone tell me what type of bolt/screw is holding the rotor? I got the small rubber cover off accidently but I can't see inside the hole to see the type of bolt/screw.

Thanks

What is the thickness of new brakes pads for 2000-2006 LS430?

What the minimum pads thickness recommended for replacements?

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I currently have Michelin Energy MXV4 Plus XSE tires (225/55R17). I'm 5-10K miles from needing new tires. I bought this car with 30K miles and now has 50K miles. Not sure how many miles they had on them when I bought it but they have served me well. Never rotated and no unusualy wear patterns. I'll probaby replace with the same but wanted to see what other tires you would recommend. Price is no obstacle.

Thanks.

Michelin Primacy MXV4 tires . Very good tires and they carry 60,000-mile manufacturer's warranty.

Will the parts department have an extra wheel lock key? I tried to loosen up the wheel lock with the provided key that came with the car but it stripped. Wheel lock is too tight and I need to change the brakes on my girlfriends is250.

Contact McGARD @716-662-8980. They provide the wheel locks & lock keys for Toyota/Lexus.

They might ask you to take a picture of the lock, and they can provide the wheel lock key for you.

You may also checkout the follwoing website:

http://www.truckmod.com/directpart.asp?ven...artnumber=24010

They are selling for $15.00

THE ANTENNA MAST ON OUR RECENTLY PURCHASED 2006 LESXUS LS430 IS MISSING. DOES ANYONE KNOW THE FUNCTION OF THIS ANTENNA?

WHERE COULD I FIND A REPLACEMENT ANTENNA MAST @ REASONABLE PRICE?

THANKS

I am looking for a sales brochure for my 2006 Lexus LS 430 I bought ~one month ago. Does anyone have one they'd like to part with or know where I can pick one up?

Thanks much!

Jazoo

How much battery is used by the security system flashing light inside the lexus? We don't drive much. Would this flashing light discharge the battery?

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