Canada - Parking Brake System - Rattle From Vehicle Rear

Bulletin
TSB2581

Issue Date
April 29, 2008

Title
Rattling Noise from Rear of Vehicle

Component
BRAKES

Models
'06 - '08 GS300, GS350, GS430, GS450H, GS460, IS250, IS350

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.






APPLICABLE VEHICLES:






PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:






WARRANTY INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

1. Verify the customer's complaint.
2. Adjust the parking brake cable assembly.
Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Lexus
- Model: GS 300/430, or GS 350/430, or GS 350/460, or GS 450h or IS 250/350
- Year: 2006 or 2007 or 2008
- Service Category: Brake
- Section: Parking Brake
- Keyword: Parking Brake: Parking Brake System: Adjustment

3. Road test the vehicle to confirm the rattle noise is NO longer present while driving over bumps.

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.