Last Modified: 7-3-2017 6.8:8.0.40 Doc ID: RM0000018DN005X
Model Year Start: 2007 Model: LX470 Prod Date Range: [08/2006 -           ]
Title: BRAKE: REAR BRAKE: INSPECTION; 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]

INSPECTION

1. CHECK BRAKE CYLINDER AND PISTON

(a) Check the cylinder bore and piston for rust or scoring.

If necessary, replace the cylinder and piston.

2. CHECK PAD LINING THICKNESS

(a) Using a ruler, measure the pad lining thickness.

Standard thickness:

12.0 mm (0.472 in.)

Minimum thickness:

1.0 mm (0.039 in.)

If the pad lining thickness is equal to or less than the minimum, replace the pad.

3. CHECK REAR DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE

(a) Check the 4 plates.

HINT:

Make sure that the plates have sufficient rebound and are free from deformation, cracks wear, rust and dirt.

If necessary, replace the plates.

4. CHECK DISC THICKNESS

(a) Using a micrometer, measure the disc thickness.

Standard thickness:

18.0 mm (0.709 in.)

Minimum thickness:

16.0 mm (0.611 in.)

If the disc thickness is less than the minimum, replace the disc.