Home Brake Brake (front) FRONT BRAKE
Last Modified: 11-27-2007 1.6 A
Service Category: Brake Section: Brake (front)
Model Year: 2008 Model: LX570 Doc ID: RM0000012Z900HX
Title: BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL FRONT DISC


(a) Align the matchmarks, and then install the front disc.

HINT:

When replacing the front disc with a new one, select the installation position where the front disc has the minimum runout.

2. INSTALL DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH


(a) Install the disc brake caliper with 2 new bolts.

Torque: 99 N·m (1010 kgf·cm, 73 ft·lbf)

3. CONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


(a) Install a new gasket and connect the flexible hose with the union bolt.

Torque: 30 N·m (306 kgf·cm, 22 ft·lbf)

4. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD


(a) Install the No. 1 anti-squeal shims to each pad.


(b) Install the 2 pads to the disc brake caliper.


(c) Install the front disc brake anti-rattle spring between the 2 pads.

NOTICE:

The anti-rattle spring can be reused if it has sufficient rebound; no deformation, cracks or wear; and has had all rust, dirt and foreign particles cleaned off.


(d) Install the 2 hole pins.

(e) Install the pin hold clip.

NOTICE:

The pin hold clip can be reused if it has sufficient rebound; no deformation or wear; and has had all rust, dirt and foreign particles cleaned off.

5. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE FLUID: BLEEDING (2008 LX570)+

6. BLEED BRAKE LINE BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE FLUID: BLEEDING (2008 LX570)+

7. CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE FLUID: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION (2008 LX570)+

8. INSPECT FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAK

9. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

Torque: 131 N·m (1336 kgf·cm, 97 ft·lbf)