2001 Lexus IS300 Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Lexus IS300 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Lexus IS300 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Description
Vehicle: 2001 Lexus IS300 3.0 L6 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 2001 Lexus IS300 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Lexus IS300 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Description
Vehicle: 2001 Lexus IS300 3.0 L6 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 hydr...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Lexus IS300 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Lexus IS300 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Overhaul -> Replacement
Vehicle: 2001 Lexus IS300 3.0 L6 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 2001 Lexus IS300 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Lexus IS300 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description
Vehicle: 2001 Lexus IS300 3.0 L6 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 2001 Lexus IS300 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Lexus IS300 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> System Service -> ABS Actuator -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> GS300, GS400 & GS430 -> Hydraulic Brake Booster -> IS300 -> LS400 -> LS430 -> RX300 -> SC300 & SC400 -> SC430 -> Speed Sensors
Vehicle: 2001 Lexus IS300 3.0 L6 GAS

Brake System Bleed

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

Component Replacement

ABS Actuator
IS300
  • Remove air cleaner and air cleaner inlet.
  • Disconnect six brake lines from actuator.
  • Disconnect two brake hoses and two electrical connectors, Fig. .
  • Remove nut and two bolts, then the ABS & TRAC actuator.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • After installation, fill brake reservoir with brake fluid and bleed brake system.
    • Inspect brake system for leaks.
LS400
  • Remove air cleaner assembly and air cleaner inlet.
  • Remove battery clamp cover, bolt and air cl...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Lexus IS300 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Lexus IS300 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: 2001 Lexus IS300 3.0 L6 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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