Brakes - Excessive Brake Dust On Front Wheels
L-SB-0155-09November 10, 2009
Alternative Front Brake Pads
Service Category
Brake
Section
Brake (front)
Market
USA
Applicability
TSIB SUPERSESSION NOTICE
The information contained in this TSIB supersedes TSIBs L-SB-0121-08 and BR002-06.
^ Applicability has been updated to include applicable 2008 - 2009 model year vehicles.
^ Production Change Information with VIN breaks has been added.
^ Warranty Information has been updated.
TSIBs L-B-0121-08 and BR002-06 are Obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this service bulletin before proceeding.
Introduction
Some Lexus vehicles are equipped with high-friction front brake pads specifically designed for superior braking performance and response. As a result under certain conditions it is possible for the customer to experience a larger volume of brake dust on the wheels.
For customers who find these characteristics objectionable an alternative brake pad material has been developed. As with any change made to brake pad material braking performance and feeling may be altered and could possibly be reduced under certain driving conditions as a result of their usage.
These alternative front brake pads have now been made available as service parts.
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 occurrence of the specified condition described in this bulletin.
Parts Information