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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lexus LS400 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Lexus LS400 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Master Cylinder -> Traction Control (TRAC) Actuator
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus LS400 4.0 V8 GAS
Master Cylinder
- On 2001-02 ES300 models, remove air cleaner cover with air cleaner hose.
- On all models, disconnect level warning switch connector.
- Remove brake fluid with suitable syringe.
- Remove brake lines with brake line wrench No. 09023-00100 and 09751-36011, or equivalents.
- Remove master cylinder mounting nuts, then the master cylinder and gasket.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Adjust length of booster pushrod before installation of master cylinder.
- After installation, fill brake fluid and bleed b...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lexus LS400 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Lexus LS400 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Overhaul -> Replacement
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus LS400 4.0 V8 GAS
Replacement
- 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.
Overhaul
Disassemble
- Remove calipers as outlined.
- Remove cylinder boot set rings and cylinder boots.
- Place a piece of cloth between piston and caliper, then, using c...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lexus LS400 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Lexus LS400 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable -> Coded Theft Protection Disarming
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus LS400 4.0 V8 GAS
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service, disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.
Coded Theft Protection Disarming
- Obtain theft protection code number from ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lexus LS400 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Lexus LS400 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 1999-2000 ABS -> 1999-2000 TRAC -> 2001-02 ABS, BA, TRAC & VSC -> ABS -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Component Testing -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> GS300, GS400 & GS430 -> IS300 -> LS400 -> LS430 -> RX300 -> SC300 & SC400 -> SC430 -> Terminal Identification -> TRAC -> Vehicle Skid Control (VSC) & Brake Assist (BA) System -> Vehicle Skid Control (VSC) & Brake Assist System -> Wiring Diagrams
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus LS400 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 Del 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lexus LS400 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Lexus LS400 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus LS400 4.0 V8 GAS
Refer to Fig. for ABS system troubleshooting. Refer to Fig. for Vehicle Skid Control and...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lexus LS400 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Lexus LS400 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Adjustments -> Brake Pedal Freeplay -> Brake Pedal Height
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus LS400 4.0 V8 GAS
Brake Pedal Height
- Measure brake pedal height, Fig. .
- On RX300 models, pedal height should be 7.598-7.992 inches.
- On ES300 models, pedal height should be 5.748-6.142 inches for 1997-2001 models and 5.673-6.067 for 2002 models.
- On SC300 and SC400 models, pedal height should be 5.921-6.315 inches.
- On LS400 models, pedal height should be 5.268-5.661 inches.
- On LS430 models, pedal height should be 6.654-7.047 inches.
- On IS300 & SC 430 models, pedal height should be 6.063-6.457 inches.
- On GS300, GS400 & GS430 models, pedal height should be 5.906-6.299 inches.
- On all models, if pedal height measur...
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