ES 300 V6-3.0L (3VZ-FE) (1992)
Brake Pad: Customer Interest
Front Brakes - Grinding/Squeaking/Groan Noise/Vibration
BRAKES
BR003-98
August 7, 1998
Introduction
New Front Brake Pads are available to reduce front brake groan noise, grinding noise, squeak or vibration on 1992 to 1996 ES 300s.
Affected Vehicles
All 1992 to 1996 ES 300s.
Parts Information
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
04465-33100
Front Brake Pads
04945-33010
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 complaint.
NOTE:
Replacement of front brake pad kit and/or shims Is limited to correction of a problem based upon customer complaint and subject to all of the
provisions of Lexus Warranty Policy Bulletin P0L94-17, dated November 4, 1994.