20 Most Recent 2004 Lexus GX 470 - Page 5 Questions & Answers

It could be a brake line near the caliper, or the brake caliper itself:

Inspect/Service/Replace To be able to replace brake pads, service the rotor, or to replace the caliper, the caliper must be removed. The procedure for doing this will vary according to caliper design. Always follow the specific procedures given in a service manual. Use the following as an example of these procedures:

• Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder.
• Raise the vehicle and remove the wheel and tire assembly.
• Make sure the correct caliper is installed on the correct anchor plate.
• Lubricate the rubber insulators (if so equipped) with silicone dielectric compound.
• On a sliding or floating caliper, install a C-clamp with the solid end of the clamp on the caliper housing and the screw end on the metal portion of the outboard brake pad. Tighten the clamp until the piston bottoms in the caliper bore , then remove the clamp. Bottoming the piston allows room for the brake pad to slide over the ridge of rust that accumulates on the edge of the rotor.

Bottoming the piston in the caliper's bore.

• On threaded-type rear calipers, the piston must be rotated to depress it. This requires a special tool.

A special tool is required to move a threaded piston into its bore. Courtesy of Ford Motor Company.

• Disconnect the brake hose from the caliper and remove the copper gasket or washer and cap the end of the brake hose. If only the brake pads are to be replaced, do not disconnect the brake hose. If copper washers or gaskets are used, be sure to use new ones--the old ones might have taken a set and might not form a tight seal if reused.
• Remove the two mounting brackets to the steering knuckle bolts. Support the caliper when removing the second bolt to prevent the caliper from falling.
• On a sliding caliper, remove the top bolts, retainer clip, and antirattle springs.

Sliding caliper removal.

• On a floating caliper, remove the two special pins that hold the caliper to the anchor plate.

Floating caliper removal.

• On a fixed caliper, remove the bolts holding it to the steering knuckle.
• On all three types, get the caliper off by prying it straight up and lifting it clear of the rotor.
• Fill the master cylinder reservoirs and bleed the hydraulic system.
• Check for fluid leaks under maximum pedal pressure.
• Lower the vehicle and road test it.

Hi, No the rotors aren't pressed on they are probably rusted to the hub. Make sure there are no retainer clips around the lugs and then using a 3# hammer strike the rotor around the center this should free it up and let you remove it.Good luck

simlest answer could be brake dust,...bearings would make the noise all the time,hence the question.noise would go about 10ft into drive...and possibly as soon as you touch brakes after pulling away...

you need to tell us what the light looks like

Dry fill 10.9 L (11.5 US qts, 9.6 Imp. qts) Drain and refill 3.0 L (3.2 US qts, 2.6 Imp. qts) Fluid Type
Toyota Genuine ATF - WS (ATF JWS3324 or NWS9638.)

Ok tienes que abrir la guantera y desconectar los 2 sujetadores que la mantienen la dejas caer por completo y al frente esta el filtro. gracias espero te sirva suerte

wheel bearing

Most common reason is a clip inside the door that connects the handle to the latches is broke. With the help of a Haynes manual from the local auto store. It is fairly simple to take off the door panel and see exactly which part is broken. I hope this helps please rate this thank you

check with the lexus dealer

The bcm,body control module has to be reflashed at the dealer.

I found a bulletin on a steering noise, should be covered under warranty, but I'm not sure if this is your cause.

call an auto parts store tell them what type of vehicle you have. they can tell you if the part is interchangable.

check the wheel bearing sounds like a problem there.

The VSC on TRAC off lights will come on when there is an air fuel related issue.
If you have recently filled your tank, unscrew and tighten the gas cap till it clicks. The lights may need to be reset if they stay on after that. They will also be triggered by a fouled O2 sensor ins the engine or exhaust as well as a sticky throttle valve.
If a dealership resets the lights they can attach a code reader under dash to determine the cause in about 5 minutes.