Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20 - BRAKE

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER - INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SUB-ASSEMBLY

Install a new O-ring to the brake master cylinder sub-assembly.

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Install the brake master cylinder sub-assembly to the booster assembly with the 2 nuts.

  • Torque:
  • 12.5 N*m{ 127 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf}

Install the brake actuator assembly to the actuator bracket with the 2 cap nuts.

  • Torque:
  • 5.5 N*m{ 55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf}

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Using SST, connect the 2 brake lines to the brake master cylinder sub-assembly.

  • SST
  • 09023-00101
  • Torque:
  • 15 N*m{ 155 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf}

Engage the clamp and connect the warning switch connector.

2. CONNECT CLUTCH RESERVOIR HOSE (for Manual Transmission)

Connect the clutch reservoir hose with the clamp.

3. INSTALL NO. 3 ENGINE ROOM RELAY BLOCK
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Install the No. 3 engine room relay block with the bolt and nut.

  • Torque:
  • 12.5 N*m{ 127 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf}
4. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID
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Fill the reservoir with brake fluid.

  • Fluid:
  • SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3
5. BLEED MASTER CYLINDER
  • HINT:
If the master cylinder is reinstalled or if the reservoir becomes empty, bleed the air from the master cylinder.
To prevent paint damage due to brake fluid, cover the painted surface with a shop rag or a piece of cloth.
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Disconnect the 2 brake lines from the master cylinder.

Slowly depress the brake pedal and hold it (*1).

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Cover the 2 outer holes with fingers, and release the brake pedal (*2).

Repeat (*1) and (*2) 3 or 4 times.

Using SST, connect the brake lines to the master cylinder.

  • SST
  • 09023-00101
  • Torque:
  • 15 N*m{ 155 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf}
6. BLEED BRAKE LINE
  • NOTICE:
  • Bleed the brake line at the wheel furthest from the master cylinder.
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Connect the vinyl tube to the bleeder plug.

Depress the brake pedal several times, then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal depressed (*3).

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When fluid no longer comes out, tighten the bleeder plug, then release the brake pedal (*4).

Repeat (*3) and (*4) until all the air in the fluid is completely bled out.

Using SST, tighten the bleeder plug completely.

  • SST
  • 09023-00101
  • Torque:
  • 11 N*m{ 110 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf}

Repeat the above procedures for each wheel to bleed the air from the brake line.

7. BLEED BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
  • NOTICE:
  • After bleeding the air from the brake system, if the correct height or feel of the brake pedal cannot be obtained, bleed the air from the brake actuator assembly with the intelligent tester by following the procedures below.

Depress the brake pedal more than 20 times with the engine switch off.

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Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3, then turn the engine switch on (IG).

  • NOTICE:
  • Do not start the engine.

Turn the intelligent tester power on and select "AIR BLEEDING" on the screen.

  • NOTICE:
Refer to the intelligent tester operator's manual for further details.
Bleed the brake actuator assembly by following the steps displayed on the intelligent tester.

Bleed the air from the actuator according to "Step 1: Increase" on the intelligent tester display.

  • NOTICE:
  • Make sure that the master cylinder reservoir tank does not become empty of brake fluid.

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Connect a vinyl tube to either one of the bleeder plugs.

Depress the brake pedal several times, then loosen the bleeder plug connected to the vinyl tube with the pedal depressed (*5).

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When fluid no longer comes out, tighten the bleeder plug, then release the brake pedal (*6).

Repeat (*5) and (*6) until all the air in the fluid is completely bled.

Using SST, tighten the bleeder plug completely.

  • SST
  • 09023-00101
  • Torque:
  • 11 N*m{ 110 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf}

Repeat the above procedures for the rest of the wheels to bleed the air from the brake lines.

Bleed the air from the suction line according to "Step 2: Inhalation" on the intelligent tester display.

  • NOTICE:
Bleed the suction line by following the steps displayed on the intelligent tester.
Make sure that the master cylinder reservoir tank does not become empty of brake fluid.

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Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder plug at the right front wheel or the right rear wheel and loosen the bleeder plug.

Operate the brake actuator assembly to bleed the air using the intelligent tester (*7).

  • NOTICE:
The operation stops automatically in 4 seconds.
At this time, be sure to release the brake pedal.
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Check that the operation has stopped by referring to the intelligent tester display and tighten the bleeder plug (*8).

Repeat (*7) and (*8) until all the air in the fluid is completely bled out.

Using SST, tighten the bleeder plug completely.

  • SST
  • 09023-00101
  • Torque:
  • 11 N*m{ 110 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf}

For the rest of the wheels, bleed the air in the same way as stated in the above procedures.

Bleed the air from the pressure reduction line according to "Step 3: Decrease" on the intelligent tester display.

  • NOTICE:
Bleed the pressure reduction line by following the steps displayed on the intelligent tester.
Make sure that the master cylinder reservoir tank does not become empty of brake fluid.

Brake Master Cylinder - Installation. BRAKE. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Connect a vinyl tube to either one of the bleeder plugs.

Loosen the bleeder plug (*9).

Using the intelligent tester, operate the brake actuator assembly, completely depress the brake pedal and hold it.

  • NOTICE:
The operation stops automatically after 4 seconds. When this operation will be repeated continuously, allow an interval of at least 20 seconds between each bleeding operation.
When the operation is completed, the brake pedal will go down slightly. This is a normal phenomenon due to the opening of the solenoid.
During this procedure, the brake pedal will seem heavy. It is necessary to completely depress it, so that brake fluid will come out of the bleeder plug.
Be sure to keep the brake pedal depressed. Never depress and release the pedal repeatedly.
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Tighten the bleeder plug, then release the brake pedal (*10).

Repeat steps (*9) to (*10) until all the air in the fluid is completely bled out.

Using SST, tighten the bleeder plug completely.

  • SST
  • 09023-00101
  • Torque:
  • 11 N*m{ 110 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf}

Repeat the above procedures for the rest of the brakes to bleed the air from the brake line.

Bleed the air from the brake line again according to "Step 4: Increase" on the intelligent tester display.

  • NOTICE:
Bleed the brake line by following the steps displayed on the intelligent tester.
Make sure that the master cylinder reservoir tank does not become empty of brake fluid.

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Connect a vinyl tube to either one of the bleeder plugs.

Depress the brake pedal several times, then loosen the bleeder plug connected to the vinyl tube with the pedal depressed (*11).

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When fluid no longer comes out, tighten the bleeder plug, then release the brake pedal (*12).

Repeat (*11) and (*12) until all the air in the fluid is completely bled out.

Using SST, tighten the bleeder plug completely.

  • SST
  • 09023-00101
  • Torque:
  • 11 N*m{ 110 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf}

Repeat the above procedures for each brake to bleed the air from the brake line.

Finish "AIR BLEEDING" on the intelligent tester and turn off the power.

Disconnect the intelligent tester from the DLC3.

Turn the engine switch off.

8. BLEED AIR FROM CLUTCH LINE (for Manual Transmission)
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Remove the bleeder plug cap.

Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder plug.

Depress the clutch pedal several times, and then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal depressed.

When fluid no longer comes out, tighten the bleeder plug, and then release the clutch pedal.

Repeat the previous 2 steps until all the air in the fluid is completely bled.

Tighten the bleeder plug.

  • Torque:
  • 11 N*m{ 112 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf}

Install the bleeder plug cap.

Check that all the air has been bled from the clutch line.

9. INSPECT FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR

Check the fluid level and add fluid if necessary.

  • Fluid:
  • SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3
  • HINT:
  • If fluid leaks, tighten or replace the leaking part.
10. INSPECT FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE
11. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
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Engage the 11 claws.

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Install the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly with the 2 clips.

12. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH

Operate the wiper, and stop the windshield wiper motor at the automatic stop position.

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Clean the wiper arm serrations.

Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush (when reinstalling).

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Install the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH with the nut at the position as shown in the illustration.

  • Torque:
  • 22 N*m{ 224 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf}
  • HINT:
  • Hold the arm hinge by hand to fasten the nut.
AreaMeasurement
A18.5 to 33.5 mm (0.73 to 1.32 in.)
BApprox. 20 mm (0.79 in.)

Operate the front wipers while spraying washer fluid on the windshield glass. Make sure that the front wipers function properly and there is no interference with the vehicle body.

13. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH

Operate the wiper, and stop the windshield wiper motor at the automatic stop position.

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Clean the wiper arm serrations.

Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush (when reinstalling).

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Install the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH with the nut at the position as shown in the illustration.

  • Torque:
  • 22 N*m{ 224 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf}
  • HINT:
  • Hold the arm hinge by hand to fasten the nut.
AreaMeasurement
A15 to 30 mm (0.59 to 1.18 in.)
BApprox. 40 mm (1.57 in.)
14. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP
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Install the front wiper arm head cap.

  • HINT:
  • Use the same procedures for the RH side and the LH side.
15. INSTALL ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING RH
16. INSTALL ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH
17. INSTALL FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR LH
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Engage the claw and the 3 clips, then install the front upper fender protector LH.

Engage the clip on the rubber portion of the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly to the front fender protector upper LH.

18. INSTALL FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR RH
  • HINT:
  • Use the same procedures for the RH side and the LH side.
19. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH
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Install the side cover with the 2 clips.

20. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH
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Install the side cover with the 5 clips.

21. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
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Install the intake duct seal with the 11 clips.

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