LS 400 V8-4.0L (1UZ-FE) (1990)
Brake Pad: Customer Interest
Front Brake Pad - Revised Pad Material Available
BRAKES
002 (REVISED)
MAY 24, 1991
LS400
Title
FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD KIT (REVISED)
To increase front brake pad durability and reduce brake squeak noise, a new pad material is now available.
APPLICATION:
1.
If a customer has a complaint of premature front brake pad wear or squeaking, the pad kit part number 04491-50040 should be replaced along with
the appropriate front disc as a set.
2.
For regular brake service, or complaints of brake feeling *(1), use front pad kit part number 04491-50011, which is the same material as original
production. Front discs are not required with this pad kit, unless the thickness is less than minimum specification *(2).
PART NUMBER INFORMATION:
1.
FOR PREMATURE WEAR OR SQUEAKING:
PART NUMBER
MODEL YEAR *(1)
PART NAME
04491-50040
1990-91
Pad Kit, Front
43512-50040
1990
Disc, Front
43512-50060
1991
Disc, Front
2.
FOR ROUTINE SERVICE:
PART NUMBER
MODEL YEAR
PART NAME
04491-50011
1990-91
Pad Kit, Front (Original
Equipment)
NOTES:
*(1) Some 1990 model LS400's may have 1991 model brake discs installed, as detailed in
TSIB Brakes # 006, Brake Feeling. These vehicles can be identified by noting the number of pistons in the front caliper - 1990 model has one piston,
1991 model has two. If a customer has a complaint of brake feeling, the brake pad kit part number 04491-50011 (original equipment) should be used.
*(2) Front Disc minimum thickness specification:
1990 model - 23.0 mm (0.906 in.)
1991 model - 26.0 mm (1.024 in.)