Brakes - Groan or Grinding Noise In Front

BRAKES
BR001-99

March 26, 1999

Title:
FRONT BRAKE NOISE

Models:
'97-'99 ES 300

Introduction
New Front Brake Pads are available to reduce front brake groan or grinding noise on 1997-1999 ES 300.

Affected Vehicles
1997 to 1999 ES 300s built before VIN: Tsutsumi: JT8BF28G**-0179640, JT8BF28G**-5064736

Parts Information:

Parts Number Part Name
04465-33121 Front Brake Pads
04945-33040 Shim Kit (IF Needed*)


Visually inspect Shims for heat discoloration. If discolored, then replace.

Repair Procedure
1. Surface the disc rotors with the "On-Car Brake Lathe" to within serviceable limits.
2. If the rotors are unserviceable or below minimum thickness, replace the rotors.
3. Check any new disc rotors for runout.
4. If the disc rotor runout is over 0.03 mm (0.0012 in), perform phase matching procedure.
5. Replace the front brake pads.
6. Road test.

Warranty Information





Applicable Warranty*:
This repair is covered under the Lexus Basic Warranty. This warranty Is In effect for 48 months or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's In-service date.

*Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.