Canada - Brakes - Front Brake Squeak
BulletinTSB2443
Issue Date
June 29, 2007
Title
FRONT BRAKE SQUEAK
Component
BRAKES
Models
'06 - '07 IS 250
INTRODUCTION:
Some customers may experience front brake squeak noise when slowly coming to a stop. Updated front disc brake pads, grease, and a fitting kit are available to improve this condition.
APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2006 - 2007 model year IS 250 vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
PARTS INFORMATION:
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Conduct a road test to verify the noise condition - noise usually occurs when slowly coming to a stop with light pressure applied to the brake pedal.
2. Remove and replace the front disc brake pads, anti-squeal shims, and fitting kit.
A. Remove the front wheel.
NOTE:
This procedure is for the LH side. Perform the same procedure for the RH side.
B. Remove the top caliper mounting bolt.
C. Remove the front brake pads (qty 2) with the front disc brake anti-squeal shims No. 1 (qty 2) and No. 2 (qty 2) and the brake pad wear indicator plates (qty 2) from the caliper assembly.
D. Remove the lower inner and outer No. 1 front disc brake pad support clips (qty 2) and the upper inner and outer No. 2 front disc brake pad support clips (qty 2) from the caliper assembly.
E. Clean the surface on the caliper assembly where the lower and upper inner and outer No. 1 and No. 2 front disc brake pad support clips are installed.
F. Install the new lower and upper inner and outer No. 1 (qty 2) and No.2 (qty 2) front disc brake pad support clips onto the caliper assembly.
NOTE:
The new inner lower No. 1 front disc brake pad support clip is insulated with bonding tape and it is important that it is installed in the lower inner caliper assembly.
G. Apply disc brake grease to the back of the No. 2 (qty 2) anti-squeal shims.
H. Install the anti squeal shims No. 1 (qty 2) and No. 2 (qty 2) and the pad wear indicator plates onto the NEW brake pads.
I. Install the NEW brake pads onto the caliper assembly.
J. Reinstall the caliper assembly and torque the upper mounting bolt.
Torque: 34 N-m (350 kgf-cm, 25 ft-lbf)
Press the brake pedal 3 to 5 times to spread the grease between the shims once all components have been installed.
K. Road test the vehicle to confirm the front brake "squeak" is NO longer present.
NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.