Brake TSIB story
07-17-07, 10:04 PM
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08-10-07, 08:49 PM
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I called my Lexus dealer here in Houston today.
I told him how i read there was a TSIB on replacing the front brake pads on my IS350 and that I wanted it done.
He told me it would have to depend on how much wear there is on the pads (no more than 50% wear, but then he said about 5mm lefts). He told me I could bring it it to take a look, or i can check myself and call him back.
Being that I just brought my car in for the 30,000 mile oil change, and inspection, they stated I had about 3mm lefts.
Am I out of luck? Or should I try another Lexus dealer ship? Is there anything I should say if the other dealership says the same thing to me?
I told him how i read there was a TSIB on replacing the front brake pads on my IS350 and that I wanted it done.
He told me it would have to depend on how much wear there is on the pads (no more than 50% wear, but then he said about 5mm lefts). He told me I could bring it it to take a look, or i can check myself and call him back.
Being that I just brought my car in for the 30,000 mile oil change, and inspection, they stated I had about 3mm lefts.
Am I out of luck? Or should I try another Lexus dealer ship? Is there anything I should say if the other dealership says the same thing to me?
08-10-07, 10:37 PM
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I called my Lexus dealer here in Houston today.
I told him how i read there was a TSIB on replacing the front brake pads on my IS350 and that I wanted it done.
He told me it would have to depend on how much wear there is on the pads (no more than 50% wear, but then he said about 5mm lefts). He told me I could bring it it to take a look, or i can check myself and call him back.
Being that I just brought my car in for the 30,000 mile oil change, and inspection, they stated I had about 3mm lefts.
Am I out of luck? Or should I try another Lexus dealer ship? Is there anything I should say if the other dealership says the same thing to me?
I told him how i read there was a TSIB on replacing the front brake pads on my IS350 and that I wanted it done.
He told me it would have to depend on how much wear there is on the pads (no more than 50% wear, but then he said about 5mm lefts). He told me I could bring it it to take a look, or i can check myself and call him back.
Being that I just brought my car in for the 30,000 mile oil change, and inspection, they stated I had about 3mm lefts.
Am I out of luck? Or should I try another Lexus dealer ship? Is there anything I should say if the other dealership says the same thing to me?
Please keep us posted!
08-10-07, 10:48 PM
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Maybe I will call another dealer first and see what the others say before going back to my usual dealer. I'll keep you all posted.
Any thing else I should say to them?
08-11-07, 07:43 AM
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Yes, tell them that no where in the TSIB info that you discovered does it say anything about how much pad must be left for the replacement to be done. Tell them it only mentions that the swap can be done on cars within the 4 year 50k warranty.
I don't have the TSIB link right now, but I've seen it.
I don't have the TSIB link right now, but I've seen it.
08-11-07, 08:11 AM
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i got this tsib done a few weeks ago and all i can say is WOW how i wish i had gotten it done sooner 
the brakes IMO feels the same and hey after 19000 miles i get new pads so i killed two birds with oen stone ??!! the dust has decreased dramtaically. as we all have experienced cleanign our car then going on a short drive ( 40 miles? ) then bam my front wheels are darker than my rear ones uughhhhhh. well now even after something like 200 plus miles they both look the same so thats something one can relate to im sure. so anyone who has not gotten this yet do yourself a favor and make that appointment. ohh fyi the dealer i went to had no questions about changing the pads. they simply said come on in 
how i wish i had gotten it done sooner the brakes IMO feels the same and hey after 19000 miles i get new pads so i killed two birds with oen stone ??!! the dust has decreased dramtaically. as we all have experienced cleanign our car then going on a short drive ( 40 miles? ) then bam my front wheels are darker than my rear ones uughhhhhh. well now even after something like 200 plus miles they both look the same so thats something one can relate to im sure. so anyone who has not gotten this yet do yourself a favor and make that appointment. ohh fyi the dealer i went to had no questions about changing the pads. they simply said come on in
08-11-07, 08:29 AM
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i got this tsib done a few weeks ago and all i can say is WOW how i wish i had gotten it done sooner the brakes IMO feels the same and hey after 19000 miles i get new pads so i killed two birds with oen stone ??!! the dust has decreased dramtaically. as we all have experienced cleanign our car then going on a short drive ( 40 miles? ) then bam my front wheels are darker than my rear ones uughhhhhh. well now even after something like 200 plus miles they both look the same so thats something one can relate to im sure. so anyone who has not gotten this yet do yourself a favor and make that appointment. ohh fyi the dealer i went to had no questions about changing the pads. they simply said come on in
how i wish i had gotten it done sooner the brakes IMO feels the same and hey after 19000 miles i get new pads so i killed two birds with oen stone ??!! the dust has decreased dramtaically. as we all have experienced cleanign our car then going on a short drive ( 40 miles? ) then bam my front wheels are darker than my rear ones uughhhhhh. well now even after something like 200 plus miles they both look the same so thats something one can relate to im sure. so anyone who has not gotten this yet do yourself a favor and make that appointment. ohh fyi the dealer i went to had no questions about changing the pads. they simply said come on in Also, anyone know if they let you keep the old pads?
08-11-07, 12:29 PM
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sorry i never asked my advisor how much was left and honestly i didnt care since i had braaaand new ones 
though not for nothing it wouldve been a good question so perhaps the next member going to the dealership can ask. im sure it wouldnt have been a problem with my advisor to had let me known that and im sure it wouldve been okay to have gotten the old ones ...im sure they simply chucked it away anyways.
though not for nothing it wouldve been a good question so perhaps the next member going to the dealership can ask. im sure it wouldnt have been a problem with my advisor to had let me known that and im sure it wouldve been okay to have gotten the old ones ...im sure they simply chucked it away anyways.
08-13-07, 03:35 PM
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It appears the rotors may wear faster, but I have to measure to be sure. I probably won't get to it for awhile though, too many other irons in the fire right now. I'll check the pad wear at the same time. I've had them on for about 13,000 miles and I measured the rotors right after the replacement pads went in so I could check rotor wear.
08-13-07, 08:00 PM
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What is the TBIS and this brake thing? I have no clue what you are talking about or what TBIS even stands for. Only thing my dealer told me is to go through the back of the book and check how I want things set and they will take care of it for me at my first oil change.