Brake Caliper Service - Ls400

[Manc]

:arrrggg-matey:

I just went on the lexls site and was looking at the caliper service as i need to change pads and its a bit old around those parts so i thought i'd do a proper job and do the caliper service, new pins to silence knocking and change the fluid........

It states when bleeding brakes, you usually start rear passenger with normal cars, but with the ls its the rear drivers side 1st.....I thought good job i read it, then im thinking its a goddam american site so is his tutorial correct with our right handers over here??

To be honest i dont know what the master cylinder looks like to start at the furthest point away from it - i see the abs thingy near the p/s pump but i dunno.....

Anyone got any facts for me???

I've been brave and fixed my p/s, i now need to fix more and more ........ - im addicted :mat:

[Haylands]

:arrrggg-matey:

I just went on the lexls site and was looking at the caliper service as i need to change pads and its a bit old around those parts so i thought i'd do a proper job and do the caliper service, new pins to silence knocking and change the fluid........

It states when bleeding brakes, you usually start rear passenger with normal cars, but with the ls its the rear drivers side 1st.....I thought good job i read it, then im thinking its a goddam american site so is his tutorial correct with our right handers over here??

To be honest i dont know what the master cylinder looks like to start at the furthest point away from it - i see the abs thingy near the p/s pump but i dunno.....

Anyone got any facts for me???

I've been brave and fixed my p/s, i now need to fix more and more ........ - im addicted :mat:

Hi

The early 400 (and maybe the later) has a single brake pipe to the rear which runs down the drivers side (RHD) goes to the drivers side wheel and is t'd off to the passenger side, so start with the passenger side and bleed untill clean then do the drivers then the passenger front and finally the drivers front.

If your pads move in the calipers you will sometimes hear it when you go over a bump, the pad retaining clips have a adhesive pad on them to locate the pads fully and keep them in the correct position, by now they will have got worn off, new ones cost about £40 for the set, there are 4 springs as well and these go soft after time.

Don't even think of stripping your front calipers unless they are leaking or seized, you will do more harm than good disturbing them, just change the pads and brake fluid.

On an older car it is always best to leave things alone unless they are worn out or broken..... Just do service items for now.... you could do the petrol filter for one, as these often get overlooked as they are in front of the passenger rear wheel under the car.

Good Luck

Pete

[steve2006]

You will need to know where the master cylinder is so you can top up the brake fluid when you bleed the brakes/change the fluid.

It is situated on the bulkhead on the drivers side attached to the servo unit, on top of the master cylinder is the fluid reservoir ( clear white) where you need to top up.

Don't allow the fluid to drop too much or you will get air into the brakes.

Tell you what I'll do your brake service if you replace my starter motor!

[Manc]

Cheers Steve, Im getting to know my car at last, i've only had it 3years :iraqi-info-minister: But i'll do your starter motor if you can finish the list on mine Don't worry, im sure if you post a note on here when you finish you can laugh at everybody else when its their turn and want your advice.

Cheers fella

Thanks Pete, thanks for the advice it will be heeded.

Out of curiosity (and a tight fist) whats the benefits of the gold membership - how much discount is there and are there other good points about it?

[Haylands]

Out of curiosity (and a tight fist) whats the benefits of the gold membership - how much discount is there and are there other good points about it?

Hi

I shouldn't really be saying this but I can get better discounts at places I use than you get with Gold membership, you just have to ask.... most dealers give a discount to older cars.

There is a Gold members section but it's like the Mary Celest......

Pete

[steve2006]

Your right Pete you shouldn't really be saying that so I'm afraid I will have to confiscate your rear fridge!

[Manc]

Thanks pete,

I can get you another fridge if you tell me where to shop :winky:

I usually go to lexus swindon - is that wrong - he seemed a good fellow and to be honest you just get sent there when finding parts thro' here i think thats how i came across him.