Brakes

[Neil E]

The pictures don't always represent the items accurately but those parts look just like the ones on my 2006. The rears are shared with other models too.

[Lexiguy]

Hi Neil

It's a bit frustrating as I am finding that Lexus parts including postage are much cheaper from USA or even in some cases Japan or UAE.

Besides the rear brake pad trims I am also looking for a chrome bonnet lip finisher and the same seems true for both parts.

Ant

[Neil E]

3 hours ago, Lexiguy said:

Hi Neil

It's a bit frustrating as I am finding that Lexus parts including postage are much cheaper from USA or even in some cases Japan or UAE.

Besides the rear brake pad trims I am also looking for a chrome bonnet lip finisher and the same seems true for both parts.

Ant

Hi Ant,

Yes there are savings to be made by knowing the original part number/manufacturer and shopping around for genuine items. Sometimes Lexus are cheaper, sometimes I go to the dealer and pay slightly more to be sure I'm getting the genuine items. Occasionally aftermarket items are an improvement on the standard part too.      

[Lexiguy]

I am gathering together all the parts required to replace rear discs, pads and shoes, also to refurbish the calipers! 😀

 

[Lexiguy]

Nearly got together all the parts I need to do the rear brakes, just trying to source rear pad fitting kit (pins, clips etc) if anyone has found any recently.

[Lexiguy]

Hi guys, 

I've now got all the parts together that I will need for my rear brake overall, so tomorrow is the long awaited rear brakes time!

New discs, shoes, pads, service the calipers with new pistons etc then clean and spray paint them, refit and bleed. 

Blimy it sounds quite a list of work but hopefully if there are no hitches it should go well!

Anthony

[Lexiguy]

Today has been a long day....and it will start again tomorrow.

Managed to get calipers off and stripped them down and rebuilt with new pistons, 2 coats of primer and 2 of satin black, and removed old brake shoes.

Tomorrow is 2 lacquer coats and then rebuild!

[Lexiguy]

Hi guys

I have finished, a good job Darren my friend and neighbour helped. 

Initially dealing with jacking and axle stands on a sloping site.

Loads of tricky bits, removing the discs because they were stuck on the shoes despite backing the adjuster of fully. Also the spring clips on the rear shoes were difficult (no wonder many utube clips mess that bit out....lol) also the gentleness needed when replacing the caliper pistons and seals. 

But with dogged determination the job was completed!

They look brilliant and stop great  I would send you pics but the site won't allow me to, it just says:

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