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Canada - Brakes - MIL ON DTC's after Brake Pads Replaced

Bulletin
2380

Issue Date
December 31, 2006

Title
M.I.L. "ON" DTC C1341, C1342, C1343, OR C1344 AFTER BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT

Component
GENERAL INFORMATION

Models
'06 -- '07 GS 430 & RX 400h & '07 GS 450h

INTRODUCTION:

When replacing the brake pads on an ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake) system equipped vehicle, retracting the caliper's piston and installing new brake pads may cause Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) to set the next time the brake pedal is depressed. Use the procedure in this TSB to check for DTCs after brake pad replacement.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2006 -- 2007 model year GS 430 and RX 400h vehicles.
- 2007 model year GS 450h vehicles.






REQUIRED SSTS:






WARRANTY INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:






1. If a DTC in the table is present, proceed to Step 2. If a DTC other than the ones listed, proceed with normal diagnosis for that DTC.
2. Using the Diagnostic Tester, clear the DTC.
3. Test drive vehicle.
- If the DTC does not return, the repair is complete.
- If the DTC returns, perform diagnosis as described in the Repair Manual.

Refer to ETAS, applicable model year and model Repair Manual, Brake -- Brake Control/Dynamic Control System -- "Brake Control: Electronically Controlled Brake System: C1341/62: Front Hydraulic System RH Malfunction".