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Lexus IS Rear brake pads Install Guide

Your Lexus IS

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This page covers the US IS sedan and SportCross. Not the convertible or IS F.

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Why do it

Matches the rear to better front pads.

Tools you'll need

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Parts to buy

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Before you start

  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.
  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.

Steps

  1. Remove the caliper

    • Take off the caliper and pads.
    Watch this step (The Lemon Factor, on an IS300) (2:06–4:28)

  2. Clean the hardware

    • Clean the hardware.
    Watch this step (4:28–5:17)

  3. Put it back

    • Fit the new pads and reassemble.
    Watch this step (7:23–10:37)

  4. Remove the old parts

    • Take off the caliper and pads.
    Watch this step (Cars You Can Fix, on a 2006-2013 IS250) (0:18–1:20)

  5. Fit the new pads

    • Fit the pads.
    Watch this step (4:20–5:53)

  6. Finish up

    • Reassemble and test.
    Watch this step (5:53–7:08)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.

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