Mike V

Our IS 350 has only 1500 miles on it as it is a spare car. So I put some aftermarket wheels on it and painted the calipers the same red as the car. After painting the calipers, I installed the new green color "less" dust pads that the bulletin calls for. Well changing the pads takes all of about 2 minutes after you have the wheels off. There is one small clip on the inboard side of the caliper and then you slide out a pin that is about 3 inches long and about 3/16" in diameter. You slide out the old pads change the shims with the anti squeak grease and reverse the process. I'm not saying this is what is needed for a break pad replacement as that requires a good inspection as to what is worn and more cleaning and prep, but I have never seen a simpler setup. That type of R&D is what you pay for when you buy a Lexus!

Maybe this will help some of you DIY guys in the crowd. By the way the wheel torque is 76 Lb Ft.

Next project: AFR Heads, LG headers, & Cam for '02 Vette. Can't wait. I just retired yesterday and I am ready for FUN!

Mike V

Lex Law

Congrats on the retirement. You're a few years ahead of most of us, but I ain't that far behind. I'm probably further behind than I think if you're IS 350 is your 'spare' car. Mod out.

javyLSU

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All DIY's are better with pictures...

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=276736

Javier

lobuxracer

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Supra TT brakes are just as easy, and they came up with that design 16 years ago. The hardest part is retracting the pistons, and that's pretty easy too.