BR0JI±07
W00742
W00743
BR±16
± BRAKEFRONT BRAKE PAD
2124 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. INSPECT PAD LINING THICKNESS
Check the pad thickness through the caliper inspection hole
and replace the pads if they are not within the specification.
Minimum thickness: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
3. LIFT UP CALIPER
(a) Hold the sliding pin on the bottom and loosen the installa-
tion bolt.
(b) Remove the installation bolt.
(c) Lift up the caliper and suspend it securely.
HINT:
Do not disconnect the flexible hose from the caliper.
4. REMOVE 2 ANTI± SQUEAL SPRINGS
5. REMOVE 2 BRAKE PADS WITH 4 ANTI±SQUEAL
SHIMS
6. REMOVE 4 PAD SUPPORT PLATES
NOTICE:
The anti±squeal springs and support plates can be used
again provided that they have sufficient rebound, no de-
formation, cracks or wear, and have had all rust, dirt and
foreign particles cleaned off.
7. CHECK DISC THICKNESS AND RUNOUT
(See page BR±21)
8. INSTALL 4 PAD SUPPORT PLATES
9. INSTALL NEW PADS
NOTICE:
When replacing worn pads, the anti±squeal shims must be
replaced together with the pad.
(a) Install the 2 anti±squeal shims to each pad.
HINT:
Apply disc brake grease to both sides of the inner anti±squeal
shims (See page BR±15).
(b) Install the inner pad with the pad wear indicator plates fac-
ing downward.
(c) Install the outer pad.
NOTICE:
There should be no oil or grease adhering to the friction
surfaces of the pads or the disc.
(d) Install the 2 anti±squeal springs.
BR0JQ±03
F07245
F04917
A
A B
B
± BRAKEREAR BRAKE PAD
BR±25
2133 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Remove the rear wheel and temporarily fasten the disc with the
3 hub nuts.
2. INSPECT PAD LINING THICKNESS
Check the pad thickness through the caliper inspection hole
and replace pads if the thickness is not within the specification.
Minimum thickness: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
3. REMOVE ANTI±SQUEAL SPRING AND PAD GUIDE
PIN
(a) Raise the ºBº portion with hand, push up the ºAº portion
and disengage the anti±squeal spring from brake caliper.
(b) Remove the anti±squeal spring.
NOTICE:
Do not deform the clip and anti±squeal spring.
The clip and anti±squeal spring can be used again
provided that they have sufficient rebound, no±de-
formation, cracks or wear, and have had all rust, dirt
and foreign particles cleaned off.
(c) Remove the clip and pad guide pin.
4. REMOVE PADS AND ANTI±SQUEAL SHIMS
(a) Remove the 2 pads.
(b) Remove the 4 anti±squeal shims from each pad.
5. CHECK DISC THICKNESS AND RUNOUT
(See page BR±30)
6. INSTALL NEW PADS
NOTICE:
When replacing worn pads, the anti±squeal shims must be
replaced together with the pads.
(a) Apply disc brake grease to both sides of inner anti±squeal
shims (See page BR±24).
