Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual - part 283

BR06J–03

F02609

F02609

Outer Pad

Pad Wear Indicator Plate

Inner–anti Squeal Shim

Anti–squeal Shim

Pad Support Plate

Disc brake grease

N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf)

: Specified torque

Inner Pad

34 (350, 25)

–

BRAKE

FRONT BRAKE PAD

BR–23

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1997 LEXUS ES300   (RM511U)

FRONT BRAKE PAD

COMPONENTS

BR06K–01

R02838

R00595

BR–24

–

BRAKE

FRONT BRAKE PAD

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1997 LEXUS ES300   (RM511U)

REPLACEMENT

1.

REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

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

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

(b)

Remove the bottom side installation bolt.

(c)

Lift up the caliper and suspend it securely.

HINT:
Do not disconnect the flexible hose from the caliper.
4.

REMOVE THESE PARTS:

(a)

2 brake pads

(b)

4 anti–squeal shims

(c)

Pad wear indicator plate

(d)

2 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 2 PAD SUPPORT PLATES

7.

INSTALL NEW PADS

NOTICE:
When replacing worn pads, the anti–squeal shims and
wear indicator plates must be replaced together with the
pads.
(a)

Install a pad wear indicator plate on the inner pad.

(b)

Apply disc brake grease to both sides of the inner anti–
squeal shim (See page 

BR–23

).

(c)

Install the 2 anti–squeal shims on each pad.

(d)

Install inner pad with the pad wear indicator plate facing
upward.

(e)

Install outer pad.

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

R02981

–

BRAKE

FRONT BRAKE PAD

BR–25

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1997 LEXUS ES300   (RM511U)

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.

(d)

Install the installation bolt.
Torque: 34 N·m (350 kgf·cm, 25 ft·lbf)

(e)

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

9.

INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

10.

CHECK THAT FLUID LEVEL IS AT MAX LINE

BR06L–03

W03257

W03257

Caliper

Torque Plate

Bleeder Plug

 Gasket

 Sliding Bushing

 Dust Boot

Set Ring

Boot

Piston Seal

29 (300, 21)

107 (1,090, 79)

34 (350, 25)

8.3 (85, 74 in.·lbf)

29 (300, 20)

Disc

Pad Support Plate

Pad Wear Indicator Plate

Inner Pad

Outer Pad

Inner Anti–squeal Shim

Anti–squeal Shim

N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf)

: Specified torque

 Non–reusable part

Lithium soap base glycol grease

Piston

 Dust Boot

Sliding Pin

Disc brake grease

Sliding Pin

BR–26

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BRAKE

FRONT BRAKE CALIPER

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1997 LEXUS ES300   (RM511U)

FRONT BRAKE CALIPER

COMPONENTS