Canada - Brakes - Front Brake Vibration

Bulletin
TSB0662

Issue Date
March 10, 2004

Market
Canada

Title
FRONT BRAKE VIBRATION

Component
BRAKES

Models
'02 - '03 RX 300

Some 2002 - 2003 model year RX 300 vehicles may exhibit a vibration feeling when applying the brakes. A new brake pad material has been developed to improve this condition.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2002 - 2003 model year RX300 vehicles.







PARTS INFORMATION:












WARRANTY INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
Replace the front brake pads, by following the procedure in the 2002 - 2003 RX 300 Repair Manual on ETAS.

Section: Brake
Subsection: Front Brake Pad; Replacement

NOTE:
- Resurface the front disc brake rotor, to within serviceable limit:
Standard Thickness: 28.0 mm (1.102 in.)
Minimum Thickness: 26.0 mm (1.024 in.)
If the rotor is being replaced, check the new part for run-out:
Maximum disc runout: 0.05mm (0.0020 in.) If run-out is more than 0.05mm, then perform the phase matching procedure.

- When replacing worn pads, the anti-squeal shims and pad wear indicators plates must be replaced together with the new pads.

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.