Brakes - Rattle From Vehicle Rear on Bumps
L-SB-0024-08April 24, 2008
Rattling Noise from Rear of Vehicle
Service Category
Brake
Section
Parking Brake
Market
USA
Applicability
Introduction
Some 2006 -2008 model year GS/IS customers may complain of a rattle noise coming from the rear of the vehicle when driving over bumps. If this condition occurs adjust the parking brake cables to reduce the parking brake shoe free play. Follow the procedure below to address customer concerns.
Production Change Information
This TSIB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.
Warranty Information
APPLICABLE WARRANTY
^ This repair is covered under the Lexus Comprehensive 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.
Repair Procedure
1. Verify the customer's complaint.
2. Adjust the parking brake cable assembly.
Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), applicable vehicle and model year Repair Manual:
^ 2006 GS 300/430, Brake - Parking Brake - "Parking Brake: Parking Brake System: Adjustment"
^ 2007 GS 350/430, Brake - Parking Brake - "Parking Brake: Parking Brake System: Adjustment"
^ 2008 GS 350/460, Brake - Parking Brake - "Parking Brake: Parking Brake System: Adjustment"
^ 2007 or 2008 GS 450h, Brake - Parking Brake - "Parking Brake: Parking Brake System: Adjustment"
^ 2006 / 2007 / 2008 IS 250/350, Brake - Parking Brake - "Parking Brake: Parking Brake System: Adjustment"
3. Road test the vehicle to confirm the rattle noise is NO longer present while driving over bumps.