Originally Posted by S65guy

Hi Gents,

I took my 2013 RX f sport in for routine service and was told I need a complete brake job to the tune of $1,128. The vehicle is approaching 54K.

I can hear the wear indicator when braking in reverse, so I know it's time.

However, the cost is quite expensive, so I'm going to DIY.

I want all OEM parts from Lexus. For those of you that have done it yourself, can you gents provide the part numbers?


Thanks

Originally Posted by Clutchless

You can look it up yourself at one of the online discount OEM Lexus parts dealers. You can even enter your VIN to be absolutely sure you are ordering the correct parts. Some of the more popular sites are https://www.mylparts.com/ or https://www.lexuspartsnow.com/
I think they may offer discounts to CL members.
Have you ever replaced brake pads and rotors before? You will also need a few cans of spray brake cleaner, some synthetic brake grease for the pads and for the slide pins (don't forget to clean and grease them) I prefer Motorcraft XG3-A silicone brake caliper grease or Silglyde. Plus some rags and brass brushes to clean off the calipers. It helps to have the proper size bolts to screw into your old rotors to help push them off of the wheel hub. If you don't know what I am talking about, take it to a shop who can surely do this job for a lot less than a dealer. These are just basic Toyota brakes, same as on millions of Camry's, Highlanders, Siennas, Venzas, Lexus ES350 etc etc.

I think some of the aftermarket rotors with anti-rust coating are superior to the OEM Lexus rotors which are not coated and rust to pieces in a short period of time. I had to replace mine at 3 years just because they rusted so badly I failed inspection.

Originally Posted by RX in NC

Spray it down with PB Blaster every day for three or four days and then try it again. If that does not work, applying some heat via a small propane torch may do the trick.

Originally Posted by RageFked

Hello everyone. So I tried doing the rear brakes on my 2015 RX, and basically I couldn't get the 17mm off at all (being in DC with salty roads now and then did not help). Can't really put a breaker bar on there, so if anyone has any tips/tricks, I would appreciate it. For the rear right, I can use a jack on the wrench to loosen the bolt, but I'm not sure what to do on the left side.

Originally Posted by RageFked

Hello everyone. So I tried doing the rear brakes on my 2015 RX, and basically I couldn't get the 17mm off at all (being in DC with salty roads now and then did not help). Can't really put a breaker bar on there, so if anyone has any tips/tricks, I would appreciate it. For the rear right, I can use a jack on the wrench to loosen the bolt, but I'm not sure what to do on the left side.

Originally Posted by Johnny

The rotors are fine as long as you don't get into the 1 mm wear zone. In my opinion, Lexus rotors are so predictable, there may never be a need to machine them. I'm not a big fan of doing that as it decreases the thermal capacity of the cast iron material they are made of, which then increases the potential for runout from overheating. The maximum runout is 0.05 mm or two thousandths of an inch (.00197) for the front rotor, and 0.15 mm or .00591 in for the rear. However, I intend to swap them well before that, perhaps at 2-3 mm (approx. one year from now in my case). The rotors will glaze over, but that can be remedied by un-mounting them; there are two 8 mm threaded holes on the rotor to facilitate that - you basically "screw" them off after removing the hub nut. Once off, a wire brush will clean up the glaze. There is also a thin lip around the circumference that can be filed off. The standard thickness of the front rotor when new is 28 mm and 10 mm for the rear. The minimum thickness is 21 mm in front, and 8.5 mm for the rear. Below that requires a change; new rotors are about $135 each from Sewell including the Club Lexus discount. It's easily conceivable that rotors can last five years or more, depending on the severity of your drive profile, load characteristics, etc...

There are some excellent videos on Youtube that cover many aspects of disk brake maintenance.

Originally Posted by BEARCATJER

I have a 2015 RX350 which has 83000 miles on it. I get my oil changed etc at a local service which is not either a Lexus dealer or a ca dealer. Every time i get the oil changed i ask to have the brakes checked to see if the pads etc need replacing. A lot of our driving of this car over the past 6 years has been interstate trips so i guess that is a factor, but my service providers....i have used 3 different ones over the years...always say my brake pads etc are still ok. I find this hard to believe, but dont know what else to do about it. I dont want to take it to Lexus due to their prices unless i have no alternative. Im not mechanically experienced. What can i do to make sure my brakes really have lasted 83000 MILES without needing a change? Thanks very much.