Lexus IS250 · Service Manual BRAKE

INSTALLATION

Removal / installation


1. INSTALL BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD CLEVIS
  1. Temporarily install the push rod clevis with the lock nut.

  1. Adjust and fully tighten the push rod clevis with the lock nut (Click here).


2. INSTALL BRAKE VACUUM CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY
  1. Install the grommet and check valve assembly.


3. INSTALL BRAKE BOOSTER GASKET
  1. Install a new brake booster gasket to the brake booster assembly.


4. INSTALL BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY

  1. C110235E02
    Install the brake booster assembly with the 4 nuts.

    Torque:
    12.7 N*m{ 130 kgf*cm , 9 ft.*lbf }

    NOTICE:
    Do not damage the brake lines.

  1. C110198
    Connect the vacuum hose with the clip.


5. INSTALL BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD CLEVIS

  1. C113043E03
    Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the clevis pin.

  1. Install the push rod clevis to the brake pedal support assembly with the clevis pin and a new clip.


6. INSTALL BRAKE PEDAL RETURN SPRING
  1. Install the brake pedal return spring.


7. INSTALL BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SUB-ASSEMBLY
  1. Install a new O-ring to the brake master cylinder sub-assembly.

  1. C110236E01
    Install the brake master cylinder sub-assembly to the booster assembly with the 2 nuts.

    Torque:
    12.5 N*m{ 127 kgf*cm , 9 ft.*lbf }

  1. Install the brake actuator assembly to the actuator bracket with the 2 cap nuts.

    Torque:
    5.5 N*m{ 55 kgf*cm , 48 in.*lbf }


    C110234E03

  1. C110239E01
    Using SST, connect the 2 brake lines to the brake master cylinder sub-assembly.
    SST
    09023-00101  

    Torque:
    15 N*m{ 155 kgf*cm , 11 ft.*lbf }

  1. Engage the clamp and connect the warning switch connector.


8. CONNECT CLUTCH RESERVOIR HOSE (for Manual Transmission)
  1. Connect the clutch reservoir hose with the clamp.


9. INSTALL BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET

  1. Install the actuator assembly with bracket to the body with the 2 bolts and nut.

    C130366E01

    Torque:
    19 N*m{ 195 kgf*cm , 14 ft.*lbf }

    NOTICE:
    Do not to damage the brake tubes.

  1. Install the grommet to the body.

    NOTICE:
    Make sure that the grommet is installed correctly.

  1. Temporarily tighten each brake tube to the correct positions of the brake actuator assembly with bracket as shown in the illustration.

    C113030E03

    HINT:
    1. *1: To Front Wheel Cylinder RH
    2. *2: To Front Wheel Cylinder LH
    3. *3: To Rear Wheel Cylinder RH
    4. *4: To Rear Wheel Cylinder LH
    5. *5: From Front Master Cylinder
    6. *6: From Rear Master Cylinder

  1. C124904E01
    Using SST, fully tighten each brake tube.
    SST
    09023-00101  

    Torque:
    15 N*m{ 155 kgf*cm , 11 ft.*lbf }

  1. Connect the actuator connector.

    NOTICE:
    Make sure that the connector is locked securely.


10. INSTALL NO. 3 ENGINE ROOM RELAY BLOCK

  1. C110241E01
    Install the No. 3 engine room relay block with the bolt and nut.

    Torque:
    12.5 N*m{ 127 kgf*cm , 9 ft.*lbf }


11. CONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL

12. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID

  1. C110190
    Fill the reservoir with brake fluid.

    Fluid:
    SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3


13. BLEED MASTER CYLINDER

HINT:
  1. If the master cylinder is reinstalled or if the reservoir becomes empty, bleed the air from the master cylinder.
  2. To prevent paint damage due to brake fluid, cover the painted surface with a shop rag or a piece of cloth.

  1. C110244E01
    Disconnect the 2 brake lines from the master cylinder.

  1. Slowly depress the brake pedal and hold it (*1).

  1. C110238E01
    Cover the 2 outer holes with fingers, and release the brake pedal (*2).

  1. Repeat (*1) and (*2) 3 or 4 times.

  1. Using SST, connect the brake lines to the master cylinder.

    SST
    09023-00101  

    Torque:
    15 N*m{ 155 kgf*cm , 11 ft.*lbf }


14. BLEED BRAKE LINE

NOTICE:
Bleed the brake line at the wheel furthest from the master cylinder.

  1. C110249
    Connect the vinyl tube to the bleeder plug.

  1. Depress the brake pedal several times, then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal depressed (*3).

  1. C110246
    When fluid no longer comes out, tighten the bleeder plug, then release the brake pedal (*4).

  1. Repeat (*3) and (*4) until all the air in the fluid is completely bled out.

  1. Using SST, tighten the bleeder plug completely.

    SST
    09023-00101  

    Torque:
    11 N*m{ 110 kgf*cm , 8 ft.*lbf }

  1. Repeat the above procedures for each wheel to bleed the air from the brake line.


15. BLEED BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:
After bleeding the air from the brake system, if the correct height or feel of the brake pedal cannot be obtained, bleed the air from the brake actuator assembly with the intelligent tester by following the procedures below.

  1. Depress the brake pedal more than 20 times with the engine switch off.

  1. C123647E01
    Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3, then turn the engine switch on (IG).

    NOTICE:
    Do not start the engine.

  1. Turn the intelligent tester power on and select "AIR BLEEDING" on the screen.

    NOTICE:
    1. Refer to the intelligent tester operator's manual for further details.
    2. Bleed the brake actuator assembly by following the steps displayed on the intelligent tester.

  1. Bleed the air from the actuator according to "Step 1: Increase" on the intelligent tester display.

    NOTICE:
    Make sure that the master cylinder reservoir tank does not become empty of brake fluid.


    1. C110249
      Connect a vinyl tube to either one of the bleeder plugs.

    2. Depress the brake pedal several times, then loosen the bleeder plug connected to the vinyl tube with the pedal depressed (*5).

    3. C110246
      When fluid no longer comes out, tighten the bleeder plug, then release the brake pedal (*6).

    4. Repeat (*5) and (*6) until all the air in the fluid is completely bled.

    5. Using SST, tighten the bleeder plug completely.

      SST
      09023-00101  

      Torque:
      11 N*m{ 110 kgf*cm , 8 ft.*lbf }

    6. Repeat the above procedures for the rest of the wheels to bleed the air from the brake lines.

  1. Bleed the air from the suction line according to "Step 2: Inhalation" on the intelligent tester display.

    NOTICE:
    1. Bleed the suction line by following the steps displayed on the intelligent tester.
    2. Make sure that the master cylinder reservoir tank does not become empty of brake fluid.


    1. C110247
      Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder plug at the right front wheel or the right rear wheel and loosen the bleeder plug.

    2. Operate the brake actuator assembly to bleed the air using the intelligent tester (*7).

      NOTICE:
      1. The operation stops automatically in 4 seconds.
      2. At this time, be sure to release the brake pedal.

    3. C110248
      Check that the operation has stopped by referring to the intelligent tester display and tighten the bleeder plug (*8).

    4. Repeat (*7) and (*8) until all the air in the fluid is completely bled out.

    5. Using SST, tighten the bleeder plug completely.

      SST
      09023-00101  

      Torque:
      11 N*m{ 110 kgf*cm , 8 ft.*lbf }

    6. For the rest of the wheels, bleed the air in the same way as stated in the above procedures.

  1. Bleed the air from the pressure reduction line according to "Step 3: Decrease" on the intelligent tester display.

    NOTICE:
    1. Bleed the pressure reduction line by following the steps displayed on the intelligent tester.
    2. Make sure that the master cylinder reservoir tank does not become empty of brake fluid.


    1. C110245
      Connect a vinyl tube to either one of the bleeder plugs.

    2. Loosen the bleeder plug (*9).

    3. Using the intelligent tester, operate the brake actuator assembly, completely depress the brake pedal and hold it.

      NOTICE:
      1. The operation stops automatically after 4 seconds. When this operation will be repeated continuously, allow an interval of at least 20 seconds between each bleeding operation.
      2. When the operation is completed, the brake pedal will go down slightly. This is a normal phenomenon due to the opening of the solenoid.
      3. During this procedure, the brake pedal will seem heavy. It is necessary to completely depress it, so that brake fluid will come out of the bleeder plug.
      4. Be sure to keep the brake pedal depressed. Never depress and release the pedal repeatedly.

    4. C110246
      Tighten the bleeder plug, then release the brake pedal (*10).

    5. Repeat steps (*9) to (*10) until all the air in the fluid is completely bled out.

    6. Using SST, tighten the bleeder plug completely.

      SST
      09023-00101  

      Torque:
      11 N*m{ 110 kgf*cm , 8 ft.*lbf }

    7. Repeat the above procedures for the rest of the brakes to bleed the air from the brake line.

  1. Bleed the air from the brake line again according to "Step 4: Increase" on the intelligent tester display.

    NOTICE:
    1. Bleed the brake line by following the steps displayed on the intelligent tester.
    2. Make sure that the master cylinder reservoir tank does not become empty of brake fluid.


    1. C110249
      Connect a vinyl tube to either one of the bleeder plugs.

    2. Depress the brake pedal several times, then loosen the bleeder plug connected to the vinyl tube with the pedal depressed (*11).

    3. C110246
      When fluid no longer comes out, tighten the bleeder plug, then release the brake pedal (*12).

    4. Repeat (*11) and (*12) until all the air in the fluid is completely bled out.

    5. Using SST, tighten the bleeder plug completely.

      SST
      09023-00101  

      Torque:
      11 N*m{ 110 kgf*cm , 8 ft.*lbf }

    6. Repeat the above procedures for each brake to bleed the air from the brake line.

  1. Finish "AIR BLEEDING" on the intelligent tester and turn off the power.

  1. Disconnect the intelligent tester from the DLC3.

  1. Turn the engine switch off.


16. BLEED AIR FROM CLUTCH LINE (for Manual Transmission)

  1. C125950
    Remove the bleeder plug cap.

  1. Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder plug.

  1. Depress the clutch pedal several times, and then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal depressed.

  1. When fluid no longer comes out, tighten the bleeder plug, and then release the clutch pedal.

  1. Repeat the previous 2 steps until all the air in the fluid is completely bled.

  1. Tighten the bleeder plug.

    Torque:
    11 N*m{ 112 kgf*cm , 8 ft.*lbf }

  1. Install the bleeder plug cap.

  1. Check that all the air has been bled from the clutch line.


17. INSPECT FLUID LEVEL IN THE RESERVOIR
  1. Check the fluid level and add fluid if necessary.

    Fluid:
    SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3

    HINT:
    If fluid leaks, tighten or replace the leaking part.


18. INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE

19. INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT

  1. C128929E02
    Check the brake pedal height.

    Pedal height from asphalt sheet (AT for LHD):
    151.8 to 161.8 mm (5.976 to 6.370 in.)

    Pedal height from asphalt sheet (AT for RHD):
    147.0 to 157.0 mm (5.787 to 6.181 in.)

    Pedal height from asphalt sheet (MT for LHD):
    146.6 to 156.6 mm (5.772 to 6.165 in.)

    Pedal height from asphalt sheet (MT for RHD):
    154.0 to 164.0 mm (6.063 to 6.457 in.)

  1. Adjust brake pedal height.

    1. Disconnect the connector from the stop light switch assembly.

    2. Loosen the stop light switch lock nut. Turn the switch in order to give the pedal some free play.

    3. Remove the brake booster assembly. (Click here)

    4. C105620E01
      Loosen the push rod lock nut, turn the push rod clevis and adjust dimension "A" shown in the illustration.

      Dimension "A":
      146.2 to 147.2 mm (5.756 to 5.795 in.)

    5. Tighten the push rod lock nut.

      Torque:
      26 N*m{ 265 kgf*cm , 19 ft.*lbf }

    6. Install the brake booster assembly. (Click here)

    7. G031998E02
      Turn the stop light switch assembly so that the clearance between the switch and the area where the pedal makes contact is between 0.5 and 2.4 mm (0.020 to 0.095 in.). Tighten the lock nut.

      Torque:
      17 N*m{ 170 kgf*cm , 12 ft.*lbf }

    8. Connect the connector to the stop light switch assembly.


20. INSPECT PEDAL FREE PLAY
  1. Stop the engine and depress the brake pedal several times until no vacuum is left in the booster.

  1. F048932E05
    Press the pedal until a slight resistance is felt. Measure the distance as shown in the illustration.

    Pedal free play:
    1.0 to 2.0 mm (0.039 to 0.079 in.)

    If the pedal free play is 1.0 mm (0.039 in) or less, check the protrusion of the stop light switch assembly shaft.

    Protrusion of the stop light switch assembly shaft:
    0.5 to 2.4 mm (0.020 to 0.095 in.)

    If the protrusion is not within the specified range, adjust it.
    If the protrusion is within the specified range, it is normal though brake pedal free play is 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) or less.


21. INSPECT PEDAL RESERVE DISTANCE

  1. R000934E17
    Release the parking brake pedal.

  1. With the engine running, depress the pedal and measure the pedal reserve distance as shown in the illustration.

    Pedal reserve distance from asphalt sheet at 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf):
    AT for LHD:
    More than 108 mm (4.25 in.)
    AT for RHD:
    More than 104 mm (4.09 in.)
    MT for LHD:
    More than 104 mm (4.09 in.)
    MT for RHD:
    More than 110 mm (4.33 in.)

    If incorrect, troubleshoot the brake system. (Click here)


22. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting cable to prevent airbag deployment.


23. INSTALL DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

24. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

  1. B123350
    Connect the connectors.

  1. Engage the 7 clips and install the lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.


25. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

  1. B123383E01
    Connect the connectors.

  1. Insert the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly into the guide as shown in the illustration.

  1. Engage the 2 claws.

  1. Install the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly with the 2 screws <E>.


26. INSTALL INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH

  1. B123384
    Engage the 5 claws and 3 clips, and then install the side instrument panel LH.


27. INSTALL INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH

  1. B123380
    Engage the 5 claws and 3 clips, and then install the side instrument panel RH.


28. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH

  1. B123347
    Engage the 6 claws and install the front door opening trim cover LH.


29. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH

  1. B123353
    Engage the 6 claws and install the front door opening trim cover RH.


30. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

31. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

32. INSPECT BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY

HINT:
(Click here)


33. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

Torque:
103 N*m{ 1,050 kgf*cm , 76 ft.*lbf }


34. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

  1. E119596
    Engage the 11 claws.

  1. E119595
    Install the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly with the 2 clips.


35. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH
  1. Operate the wiper, and stop the windshield wiper motor at the automatic stop position.

  1. E112237E01
    Clean the wiper arm serrations.

  1. Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush (when reinstalling).

  1. E119623E01
    Install the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH with the nut at the position as shown in the illustration.

    Torque:
    22 N*m{ 224 kgf*cm , 16 ft.*lbf }

    HINT:
    Hold the arm hinge by hand to fasten the nut.

    Area
    Measurement
    A
    18.5 to 33.5 mm (0.73 to 1.32 in.)
    B
    Approx. 20 mm (0.79 in.)

  1. Operate the front wipers while spraying washer fluid on the windshield glass. Make sure that the front wipers function properly and there is no interference with the vehicle body.


36. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH
  1. Operate the wiper, and stop the windshield wiper motor at the automatic stop position.

  1. E112237E01
    Clean the wiper arm serrations.

  1. Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush (when reinstalling).

  1. E119622E01
    Install the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH with the nut at the position as shown in the illustration.

    Torque:
    22 N*m{ 224 kgf*cm , 16 ft.*lbf }

    HINT:
    Hold the arm hinge by hand to fasten the nut.

    Area
    Measurement
    A
    15 to 30 mm (0.59 to 1.18 in.)
    B
    Approx. 40 mm (1.57 in.)


37. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP

  1. E119609
    Install the front wiper arm head cap.

    HINT:
    Use the same procedures for the RH side and the LH side.


38. INSTALL ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING RH

39. INSTALL ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH

40. INSTALL FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR RH

HINT:
Use the same procedures for the RH side and the LH side.


41. INSTALL FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR LH

  1. E119591
    Engage the claw and the 3 clips, then install the front upper fender protector LH.

  1. Engage the clip on the rubber portion of the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly to the front fender protector upper LH.


42. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH

  1. A123703E01
    Install the side cover with the 2 clips.


43. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH

  1. A123702E01
    Install the side cover with the 5 clips.


44. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL

  1. A127530
    Install the intake duct seal with the 11 clips.


45. CONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL

46. INSPECT VSC SENSOR SIGNAL
  1. Inspect the VSC sensor signal (Click here).


47. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT

HINT:
(Click here)


48. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
Some systems need initialization after reconnecting the negative battery terminal (Click here).
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