Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual — part 285

BR06Q–01

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BRAKE

FRONT BRAKE CALIPER

BR–31

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INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page

BR–27

).

1.

AFTER INSTALLATION, FILL BRAKE RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID AND BLEED BRAKE
SYSTEM (See page

BR–4

)

2.

CHECK FOR LEAKS

BR06R–04

F02610

F02610

Pad Support Plate

Inner Pad

Inner Anti–squeal Shim

Anti–squeal Shim

Pad Support Plate

Outer Pad

Inner Anti–squeal Shim

Anti–squeal Shim

Disc brake grease

N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf)

: Specified torque

20 (200, 14)

29 (300, 21)

BR–32

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BRAKE

REAR BRAKE PAD

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REAR BRAKE PAD

COMPONENTS

BR06S–01

R00591

R00514

R10387

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BRAKE

REAR BRAKE PAD

BR–33

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REPLACEMENT

1.

REMOVE REAR WHEEL

Remove the wheel and temporarily fasten the disc with the hub
nuts.
2.

INSPECT PAD LINING THICKNESS

Check the pad thickness through the caliper inspection hole
and replace pads if not within specification.

Minimum thickness: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)

3.

LIFT UP CALIPER

(a)

Remove the bolt and flexible hose from the shock absob-
er.

(b)

Remove the installation bolt from the torque plate.

(c)

Lift up the caliper and suspend it securely.

HINT:
Do not disconnect the flexible hose.
4.

REMOVE THESE PARTS:

(a)

2 brake pads

(b)

4 anti–squeal shims

(c)

4 pad support plates

NOTICE:
The support plates can be used again provided that they
have sufficient rebound, no deformation, cracks or wear,
and have had all rust, dirt and foreign particles cleaned off.
5.

CHECK DISC THICKNESS AND RUNOUT
(See page

BR–29

)

6.

INSTALL 4 PAD SUPPORT PLATES

7.

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 side of the inner anti–
squeal shims (See page

BR–32

).

(b)

Install the 2 anti–squeal shims on each pad.

(c)

Install 2 pads with the pad wear indicator plate facing up-
ward.

NOTICE:
There should be no oil or grease adhering to the friction
surfaces of the pads or the disc.
8.

INSTALL CALIPER

(a)

Draw out a small amount of brake fluid from the reservoir.

(b)

Press in the piston with a hammer handle or similar imple-
ment.

HINT:
If the piston is difficult to push in, loosen the bleeder plug and
push in the piston while letting some brake fluid escape.
(c)

Install the caliper and torque the installation bolt.
Torque: 20 N·m (200 kgf·cm, 14 ft·lbf)

BR–34

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BRAKE

REAR BRAKE PAD

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(d)

Install the flexible hose and bolt to the shock absorber.
Torque: 29 N·m (300 kgf·cm, 21 ft·lbf)

9.

INSTALL REAR WHEEL

10.

CHECK THAT FLUID LEVEL IS AT MAX LINE