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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Lexus SC430 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Lexus SC430 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Lexus -> Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Precautions -> Coded Theft Protection Disarming
Vehicle: 2004 Lexus SC430 4.3 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 2004 Lexus SC430 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Lexus SC430 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Lexus -> Power Brake Units -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Air Tightness Inspection -> Brake Booster Operational Test -> Brake Pedal Reserve Distance Inspection -> Except LX470 -> Operating inspection
Vehicle: 2004 Lexus SC430 4.3 V8 GAS

Brake Pedal Reserve Distance Inspection

Except LX470
  • Release parking brake.
  • With engine running, depress brake pedal and measure pedal reserve distance, Fig. .
  • On LS430 models, reserve height should be more than 2.36 inches at 110.2 ft. lbs. of pressure.
  • On IS300 models, reserve height should be more than 3.90 inches at 110.2 ft. lbs. of pressure.
  • On RX300 models, reserve height should be more than 4.80 inches at 110.2 ft. lbs. of pressure.
  • On SC430 models, reserve height should be more than 3.94 inches at 44.1 ft. lbs. of pressure.

Brake Booster Operational Test

Operating inspection
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Lexus SC430 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Lexus SC430 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Lexus -> Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description
Vehicle: 2004 Lexus SC430 4.3 V8 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 2004 Lexus SC430 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Lexus SC430 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Lexus -> Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 2004 Lexus SC430 4.3 V8 GAS

Refer to Fig. f...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Lexus SC430 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Lexus SC430 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Lexus -> Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> ES300 & ES330 -> Except LX470 -> GS300, GS430 & SC430 -> GX470 -> Hydraulic Brake Booster -> Inspection -> LX470 -> Master Cylinder -> Models w/Load Sensing Proportioning Valve (LSPV) -> Models w/Proportioning & Bypass Valve (P-BV) -> Proportioning Valve -> RX300
Vehicle: 2004 Lexus SC430 4.3 V8 GAS

Master Cylinder

Except LX470
Disassemble
  • Remove brake fluid reservoir, Figs. through .
  • Remove set screw, then the reservoir tank.
  • Remove cap and strainer from reservoir.
  • Remove two grommets, then place cylinder in suitable vise.
  • On models less TRAC and VSC, push piston in and remove stopper bolt.
  • On models with TRAC, push pistons in and remove No. 1, then No. 2 stopper bolts.
  • On models with VSC, push in piston with a screwdriver, then remove straight pin by turning over cylinder body. Tape screwdriver tip before using it.
  • On all models, push pistons in and remove snap ring, then carefu...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Lexus SC430 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Lexus SC430 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Lexus -> Power Brake Units -> Precautions -> Audio Coded Anti-Theft System -> Except LX470 -> LX470
Vehicle: 2004 Lexus SC430 4.3 V8 GAS

Audio Coded Anti-Theft System

Except LX470
  • Obtain theft protection code number from customer.
  • Enter code number prior to disconnecting battery ground cable.
  • Perform service required.
  • Turn radio to On position, "CODE" will be displayed, enter code to restore operation.
LX470

Some models are equipped with an audio coded anti-theft system that will disable the radio when the battery cable is disconnected. The system can be identified by the "ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM" on the cassette tape lid. Obtain 3 digit customer code for input. Reset system after service as follows:

  • Obtain 3 digit audio anti-theft co...

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