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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Lexus ES300 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Assembly -> Caliper Overhaul -> Caliper, Replace -> Disassembly
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS

Caliper, Replace

  • Remove brake hose from caliper assembly, by removing union bolt and gaskets.
  • Remove caliper bolts from torque plate, then the caliper.
  • Remove brake pads and hardware as outlined in "Brake Pad Service."
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Use new gaskets on union bolt and tighten union bolt to specifications.
    • Tighten caliper bolts to specifications.
    • Fill reservoir, then bleed brakes and check for leaks.

Caliper Overhaul

Disassembly
  • Remove calipers as outlined.
  • Remove cylinder boot set rings and cylinder boots.
  • Place a piece of cloth between piston and cal...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Lexus ES300 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> Brake Booster Overhaul -> Brake Booster, Replace -> ES300 -> GS300, SC300 & SC400 -> Installation -> LS400 -> Removal
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS

Brake Booster, Replace

ES300

Refer to Camry under "Power Brake Units" in "Toyota Unit Repair" for service procedures.

GS300, SC300 & SC400
Removal
  • On models with TRAC, connect a vinyl tube to bleeder plug of TRAC actuator, then loosen bleeder plug. Fluid is under high pressure and could spray out with great force so exercise caution.
  • On all models, remove master cylinder as outlined under "Hydraulic Brake Systems."
  • On models with TRAC, proceed as follows:
    • Remove TRAC pump assembly, Fig. .
    • On GS300 models, remove theft dete...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Lexus ES300 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> Parking Brake Service -> Adjustment -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS

Disassemble

  • Remove rear disc brake assembly and suspend securely. Do not let caliper hang by brake hose.
  • Remove rotor disc, Fig. . If it cannot be removed easily, return shoe adjuster until wheel turns freely, then remove rotor.
  • Remove shoe return springs.
  • Remove front shoe as follows:
    • Slide out front shoe, remove adjuster.
    • Remove shoe strut with spring.
    • Disconnect tension spring and remove shoe.
  • Remove rear shoe as follows:
    • Slide out rear shoe and remove tension spring.
    • Disconnect parking brake cable from shoe lever.
    • Remove shoe hold-down cups, springs and pins.

Assemble

  • Apply high te...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Lexus ES300 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Caliper Overhaul -> Caliper, Replace -> Disassemble -> ES300 & GS300 -> LS400, SC300 & SC400
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS

Caliper, Replace

ES300 & GS300
  • Remove union bolt and disconnect brake hose from caliper.
  • Remove caliper bolts and caliper from torque plate.
  • Remove brake pads as described under "Brake Pad Service."
  • Reverse procedure to install. Fill reservoir, then bleed brakes as described under "Hydraulic Brake Systems" and check for leaks.
LS400, SC300 & SC400
  • Using brake hose wrench tool No. 09751-36011, or equivalent, and suitable spanner, disconnect brake tube from hose.
  • Remove clip from flexible hose and disconnect hose from cylinder.
  • Remove caliper bolts, then the caliper.
  • Remove brake pads as...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Lexus ES300 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> System Service -> ABS Actuator -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> GS300 -> LS400 -> SC300 & SC400 -> Speed Sensors
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS

Brake System Bleed

Refer to "Hydraulic Brake Systems" for bleeding the ABS brake system.

Component Replacement

ABS Actuator
GS300

Refer to Fig. for actuator replacement procedure, noting the following:

  • Drain high pressure fluid as outlined under "Hydraulic Brake Systems."
  • Using brake tube union nut wrench tool No. 09751-36011, or equivalent, disconnect the brake tubes from actuator.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Bleed brake and TRAC system as described under "Hydraulic Brake Systems."
LS400

Refer to Figs. and when replacing the actuator, noting ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Lexus ES300 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> ES300 -> Fluid Pressure Test -> GS300, LS400, SC300 & SC400 -> GS300, SC300, SC400 & LS400 -> Inspection -> Master Cylinder -> Proportioning Valve
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS

Master Cylinder

ES300

Refer to Camry in "Hydraulic Brake Systems" in "Toyota Unit Repair" for service procedure.

GS300, LS400, SC300 & SC400
Disassemble
  • Remove master cylinder boot, Figs. and .
  • Remove setscrew, then the reservoir tank. Remove cap and strainer from reservoir.
  • Remove two grommet, then place cylinder in suitable vise.
  • On models less TRAC, push piston in and remove stopper bolt.
  • On models with TRAC, push pistons in and remove No. 1, then No. 2 stopper bolts.
  • On all models, push pistons in and remove snap ring, then carefully remove No. 1 pist...

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