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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lexus SC400 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Lexus SC400 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Description
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus SC400 4.0 V8 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 SC400 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Lexus SC400 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Precautions -> Coded Theft Protection Disarming
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus SC400 4.0 V8 GAS
Coded Theft Protection Disarming
- Obtain theft protection code number from customer.
- Enter code number prior to disconnecti...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lexus SC400 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Lexus SC400 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Air Tightness Inspection -> Brake Booster Operational Test -> Brake Pedal Reserve Distance Inspection -> Operating Check
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus SC400 4.0 V8 GAS
Brake Pedal Reserve Distance Inspection
- Release parking brake.
- With engine running, depress brake pedal and measure pedal reserve distance, Fig. .
- If pedal reserve distance is not 2.76 inch on ES300 and 1995-96 LS400, 2.95 inch on GS300, 3.5 inch on SC300 and SC400 or 3.15 inch on 1993-94 LS400 models while applying 110.2 lbs. of force, check all brake components for correct operation.
Brake Booster Operational Test
Operating Check
- Depress brake pedal several times with engine stopped and ensure pedal reserve distance doe...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lexus SC400 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Lexus SC400 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Adjustments -> Brake Pedal Freeplay -> Brake Pedal Height
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus SC400 4.0 V8 GAS
Brake Pedal Height
- Measure brake pedal height, Fig. .
- If pedal height is not 5.81-6.2 inches on ES300, 5.3-5.7 inches on 1993 GS300, 5.35-5.75 inches on 1994-96 GS300, 5.92-6.31 inches on SC300 and SC400 or 5.62-6.02 inches on 1993-94 LS400, or 5.26-5.66 inches on 1995-96 LS400 models, adjust pedal height as follows:
- Remove the undercover and lower dash finish panel as outlined under "Instrument Panel, Replace" in " Dash Panel Service" .
- Disconnect stop lamp switch.
- Loosen stop light switch locknut, then back out switch.
- Loosen pushrod locknut.
- Adjust pedal height by turning pedal pushro...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lexus SC400 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Lexus SC400 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus SC400 4.0 V8 GAS
Refer to Fig. f...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lexus SC400 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Lexus SC400 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 1993-94 -> 1995-96 -> ABS & TRAC ECU -> ABS ECU -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Actuator Operation -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Component Testing -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> GS300 -> GS300 & LS400 -> Less TRAC -> LS400 -> SC300 & SC400 -> Speed Sensor Diagnosis -> Terminal Identification -> Throttle Valve Motor Driver ECU -> TRAC ECU -> Wiring Diagrams -> With TRAC
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus SC400 4.0 V8 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
- Turn ignition switch to On position.
- Disconnect short pin from DLC1, Fig. , then connect diagnosis check wire tool No. 09843-18020, or equivalent, to terminals Tc and E1 of DLC1 or DLC2.
- Read diagnostic trouble code from ABS warning light on combination meter. If no diagnostic trouble code appears, inspect diagnostic circuit or ABS warning circuit.
- After completing check, disconnect terminals Te and E1 and turn off display. If more than one diagnostic trouble code is stored, lowest number will appear first.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation
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