1996 Lexus ES300 Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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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 -> Description
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS

When the brake pedal is depressed, a vacuum builds up in the booster which amplifies the pedal force, pressing on the piston in the master cylinder. The piston raises the hydraulic pressure in the cylinder. This ...

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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 -> Description
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS

The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Figs. through , is a brake system which controls the wheel cylinder hydraulic pressure of all four wheels during sudden braking and braking on slippery road surfaces, preventing the wheels from locking. The ABS enables steering round an obstacle with greater degree of certainty even when panic braking. Also, the ABS enables stopping in a panic brake while keeping the...

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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 -> Description
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS

When the brake pedal is depressed, a vacuum builds up in the booster which amplifies the pedal force, pressing on the piston in the master cylinder. The piston raises the hydraulic pressure in the cylinder. This hyd...

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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 -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS

Refer to the cha...

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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 -> Brake System Bleed -> Brake Lines -> Master Cylinder -> Traction Control (TRAC) System
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS

Master Cylinder

  • Fill reservoir with fluid.
  • Disconnect tubes from master cylinder. Then slowly depress brake pedal and hold.
  • Block off outlet holes with fingers and release pedal. Repeat three or four times.

Brake Lines

Bleed wheel with longest brake line first, then work back to the master cylinder according to brake line length.

  • Connect tube to brake cylinder.
  • Depress pedal several times and hold, then loosen bleeder plug with pedal still held down.
  • When fluid stops coming out, tighten bleeder plug and release pedal. Repeat several times.
  • Repeat en...

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