2003 LEXUS LS430 Factory Repair Manual

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 89: Exploded View Of Rear Brake 
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OVERHAUL 
HINT:

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Overhaul the RH side by using the same procedures as for the LH side.
1.REMOVE REAR WHEEL  
2.DRAIN BRAKE FLUID 
a. Draw out fluid with syringe.  
3.REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE W/HOLE PIN 
a. Remove the cl

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 90: Removing Rear Disc Brake W/Hole Pin While Pushing On Rear Disc Brake Anti-
Rattle Spring 
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b. Right wheel:  
Remove the clamp, clip and bleeder pl

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Minimum thickness: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
If the pad lining thickness is less than the minimum, replace the pad. 
Fig. 92: Measuring Pad Lining Thickness
 
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7.

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 93: Removing Union Bolt 
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8.REMOVE DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSY REAR LH 
a. Remove the 2 bolts and the disc brake c
ylinder assy rear from the knuckle.

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 94: Removing Bolts And Disc Brake Cylinder Assy Rear From Knuckle 
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9.REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT 
a. Usin
g a screwdriver, remove the cylinder boot from the

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 95: Removing Cylinder Boot From Disc Brake Cylinder Assy Rear 
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10.REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PISTON 
a. Prepare a wooden plate to hold the pistons.

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 96: Preparing Wooden Plate To Hold Pistons 
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b. Place the plate between the pistons and insert a pad into one side.  
c. Use compressed air to remove