How to Replace Rear Brakes 1997-2001 Lexus ES300

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This video shows you how to install new, quality TRQ brake pads and rotors on your 1997-2001 Lexus ES300. Brake pads wear out over time, much like tires, and need replacing, on average, every 50,000 miles, with variations depending on driving habits and environment. Brake rotors may also need to be replaced if they are warped or grooved. Often, it’s safer and more cost effective to replace pads and rotors at the same time. Squealing or grinding noises, or wheel vibration are all symptoms of worn brakes.
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
1997 Lexus ES300
1998 Lexus ES300
1999 Lexus ES300
2000 Lexus ES300
2001 Lexus ES300
Tools you will need:
• Pry Bar 1aau.to/obD/1AXAA00020
• 12mm Socket 1aau.to/ogz/1AXAA00015
• 14mm Socket 1aau.to/ogz/1AXAA00015
• 17mm Socket 1aau.to/ogz/1AXAA00015
• 21mm Socket 1aau.to/ocN/1AXAA00043
• Brake Caliper Compressor Tool. Single Piston. Lever Style. 1aau.to/of/1AXAA00288
• Brake Caliper Hanger 1aau.to/ow/1AXAA00084
• 3/8 Inch Socket 1aau.to/ohg/1AXAA00016
• Ratchet 1aau.to/ohg/1AXAA00016
• Socket Extensions 1aau.to/ogz/1AXAA00015
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/od7/1AXAA00044
• Brake Grease
• Brake Parts Cleaner
• Cloth Rags 1aau.to/oaB/1AXSS00035
• Copper Anti-Seize
• Liquid Thread Locker
• 8mm Allen Wrench
• Hammer 1aau.to/obq/1AXAA00091
• Wire Brush 1aau.to/oah/1AXAA00079
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[@JDMHaze]

sheesh dude , You found the rustiest Lexus in existence as the sample car, but excellent video, great camera view great instruction !!!!😂😂

[@mikeross111]

Awesome...I needed this video for the boots. You make it easy for us regular dudes. Thank you..

[@albertbueno6020]

Going to have to watch this while I do my brakes.. watched a lot of videos about taking them off I would say that your brakes videos are awesome and all your other videos that you have

[@songsofpraise4804]

Great video and appreciate all of the details you included.

[@apoonie88]

Thank you so much very clearly and excellently video , save me lot of money!

[@trickfan2772]

Thank you for making the video It was very good!

[@MrBrown-si5jn]

I never knew it was 76 foot pounds to tighten a wheel. thank you for the video.

[@dave2574]

Grea video! Very nice how you mentioned what each size socket was before and or when you used them! Thank you.

[@joshroi8610]

That’s not a 17mm slider pin on a 1997, it’s actually a 13mm slider pin.

[@BigSplashMerch]

Caliper will be loose until used to press the piston in?

[@jackray5591]

So for the 2001 Lexus it only has one bolt to take out on the bracket?

[@isidrogarza8309]

My caliper won't silde off the rear post

[@thepawchoe2749]

Now make a video of you guys removing those lower bearing shoulder bolts. You know, the ones that hood the rear control arm and tie rod to the knuckle? Oof, you're gonna have fun with those.