Parking Brake

[AMAD]

Re RX300 SE-L Parking brake sticking

Many thanks to Alan for advice re-parking brake problems. Lexus Stockport informed me it required new cables and shoes at £650!!!

Took rear disc off, cleaned and greased brake shoe contact points, and a quick spray of silicone lube down the cable. Re-assembled the parts and adjusted the brakes. Now working as good as new. Tested brake on a steep hill while in Neutral. The job took me about 5 hrs to do both sides last Sunday, but second side much quicker than the first. Already had silicone spray so only High Temp grease to buy. Total cost to do the job £2.50

Thanks again Alan for the help. I owe you a pint!!

[stringbender]

Re RX300 SE-L Parking brake sticking

Many thanks to Alan for advice re-parking brake problems. Lexus Stockport informed me it required new cables and shoes at £650!!!

Took rear disc off, cleaned and greased brake shoe contact points, and a quick spray of silicone lube down the cable. Re-assembled the parts and adjusted the brakes. Now working as good as new. Tested brake on a steep hill while in Neutral. The job took me about 5 hrs to do both sides last Sunday, but second side much quicker than the first. Already had silicone spray so only High Temp grease to buy. Total cost to do the job £2.50

Thanks again Alan for the help. I owe you a pint!!

Nice one Amad! Glad you had a go at it and it worked. Once you've got it lubed up I'd seal the point where the cables go into the back plate. Water and salt must be able to get in there and cause the corrosion. It's a pity as the cables themselves are so well made.

Alan

[standfreelee]

Hey,

Got this exact same issue myself. Does it all need stripped out to get the lube in? Presuming so. Might get a brake place to do it. Grease and lube job. Gotta be better than 660 from toyota!

Lee