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my existing pads. I think I can still use them for a few months.

my existing pads. I think I can still use them for a few months.

I bought the pagid brake pads rear. They don't have that ridge slot in the middle like the oem ones have. Should I replace them with BOSCH which have that slot?

so how did it go for you ? did you get the parts ?

I didn't see the shutter so yeah it was in recycle mode.

no force required at all. The door just behind the shelf right ? The only thing that took time for me was the filter itself as initially I couldn't see the marks on how to press the clips. once I saw them it was very easy. Also I followed the manual that came with lexus. I can't recall it mentioning the recycle step. In fact the only reason I wanted to see the filter was because when I opened to read the manual, the page that opened up wa's about pollen filter replacement. Now I am not sure if previous owner broke it... Thanks for the tip. There is a CD that came with this car. Wonder what that is. Wouldn't it be good if I ask Lexus for a copy of a service manual ?Which manual do you guys use?

oh boy... I removed the filter to see how bad it is then I out it back in... without changing the vent settings... How bad is this ? Also what do you guys think of Pollen Filter that is carbon activated ? Or should I go with a standard one from euro car parts. Thanks .

I am going on the route of greasing them. I do not see much signs of seize. What are these bolts that are holding the brake pads ? Do I need to grease them ? pads slide on these ? Also is the slide pin in red ? I see just one of these. I read somewhere I am not meant to remove this and just loosen it so the support braket separates. ... Is that the case ? If I suspect the calipers are done or nearing done then I will replace them.

I am going on the route of greasing them. I do not see much signs of seize. What are these bolts that are holding the brake pads ? Do I need to grease them ? pads slide on these ? Also is the slide pin in red ? I see just one of these. I read somewhere I am not meant to remove this and just loosen it so the support braket separates. ... Is that the case ? If I suspect the calipers are done or nearing done then I will replace them.

OK I figured it out now. I check the factory jack and it will also hit the plastic. unless one is meant to remove that plastic before jacking??? Seems easy to remove but is that to be done ? Rubber puck is the way to go it seems. And I think these Halford jack stands (rated 1 ton) will pair well with the puck. Also saw these jacks in Clark with a grove in them. bit their ends extend and I don't think that is favourable. I put the rubber puck on it just for reference. Now only thing left to decide is low profile jack. I am guessing that a low profile will work for any car so pay slightly more is worth it ?

Got the rubber puck for pinch weld. However I noticed it will be in contact with the plastic side skirt. Is the plastic meant to take the force? I don't think it will be a good idea to cut the excess off the rubber as it will make it unstable and fragile....

Because jack stands for this car was supposed to be under pinch weld. Pinch weld can be used to jack up the car for emergency. but for workshop work/ few hours of lifting one needs jack stand. Jacks are not designed for constant loads I think unless there is a mechanical locking to it. OR am I looking at a wrong instruction manual ? so the standard floor jacks do not go under the car for main jacking up points. good to confirm this. I need a low profile jack. Also do you have any pictures of your jack stands under axel? I am a rookie so wish to confirm things visually. thanks.

What I was thinking of getting a floor jack and lifting the car from differential thus lifting both the wheels. then using jack stands with flat head and these rubber pucks on either side. I thought for that I require a low profile jack. but it I don't then that will save me some money. Brings me to a question, do you use jack stands at all? If yes, then you have to keep them at pinch welds and lift the car from differential or the front of oil pan using a floor jack (you suggest no need for low profile). Or do you have some other method of doing it? With Mazda 3 I got away with what I thought will work. But now I am getting right tools for a clean job. I am also going for tyre rotation. I assume IS250-Sel is RWD.

oh and I would need a low profile floor jack or does standard floor jack work good enough ? thinking of getting 40 pound kit from Halford if they work... else going with a flow profile from machine mart. http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductMobileDisplay?catalogId=10151&langId=-1&categoryId=255207&productId=899721&storeId=10001

thanks. Bought two of those just now from eBay. These will sit on flat face jack stands but not on hockey puck, right ?

you use puck between jack stand and pinch weld how is that safe ? or do you use it just for jacking car up ? also any links for this puck ? thanks

the picture shows a small rounded grove... I think that will hit the pinch weld...

from amazon I can find there... http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B000WTHL42/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1435158496&sr=8-1π=AC_SY200_QL40&keywords=jack+stand&dpPl=1&dpID=41HrjDSkrWL&ref=plSrch are they you bought ? people are saying they are too tall. is that the case ?

Hi all Had a quick search and noticed like all uni body cars the lexus is250 has pinch welds for jacking up and using jack stands on them. The jack stands I are saddle / hockey type. So I cannot use those ? Where in UK can I find jack stands for pinch welds ? I saw one at Clark / machine mart , are these OK ?https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cax-3tbc-3-ton-axle-stands what other option do I have ? I will be working with brakes and might go under the car for inspection so wish to be safe. What do you guys do? thanks.

not a priority at all one other topic, Body Kit and Brake/accelerate pedals. Body kit: First time I saw lexus was a sport model and I loved the spoiler and front lip. Would you guys think I should install these on the SE-l ? I think it will require drilling a hole in the bumper ? Or can I avoid that ? Is it worth the looks or you guys think or should I not disturb the originality ? And is it worth buying them off eBay after market or get one off a broken 2008/2009/2010 (do they all fit??)? Spoiler is I think just 3M TAPE... I hope it doesn't add to noise or rattle. Wonder what OEM does. Pedals: Again, I saw on ebay from 15-25 pound ones. No idea about quality. Worth it or not, anyone tried them ? Or I call lexis and order them all ?

Thanks madasahatter. Do you think cleaning and greasing the caliper can make it work or you think better replace them ? Had a quick look and I would say pads are near 40%. Trying to assess how fast I should resolve this. Also, the front tyres need replaced but I think it can last me a month for few as I am not driving this car much and am busy these days. However, is it OK to use the car with a bad alignment ? Does it only affect tyres or can it affect anything else ? Should I get alignment done with bad tyres then save up and later buy good sets and do it again ? I hope there is nothing fancy to brake bleed as in reseting of ECU or something... is it old simple ABS bleed ?

Oh ok thanks ChrisIS200SportTTE. Yeah if there is a special method for AC then I won't be able to do it... question is, it is working fine so wonder why this has to be done. I did change gas of a car once when I was a teen working in a garage to make some money after school. Brake Calipers, ok. I might replace them. I heard someone saying that's it's easy job to service them but I personally don't have a clue about lexis. Pads are near done so will do that as well. Is there a is 250 service manual somewhere ? I will get the alignment from lexus done. that was my real question actually , if kwikfir have profile or will they use generic. nearest lexis is 2 and a half hour drive so will need to take a day off for it. I just moved from a mazda 3 sport and I did basic maintenance on it myself. So I am hoping that skill set will help me do the easy stuff. things like struts end links brake pads trans oil head cover seals coolant replace steering oil flush ... or am I too rookie to play with this new toy ? my knowledge is all dependent on Web, forums like this and being a help boy during my teen years and saw engine rebuild and stuff but didn't use my head and did what was told. I just enjoy working with my hands and so long as I know what I am doing. So with all that in mind, is it still a no ? I can't be a trained pro obviously and that's not my first job either ...anymore.. Thanks all.

So I just bought a 2009 SE-l. Now there are a few things that need fixing and I would like to do most myself. Help me de cipher these please : Heater Ventilation System - Recharge and Service Air con (not done priced 149.95). What is this ? Ac I'is working fine... what to do here ? Brake Discs /drums/callipers - O/S/R caliper seized (not done priced 118.75) - what is this ? ... Front tyres needs to be replaced and comments say inner extreme edge worn possible because pteflex wasn't carried out. I assume I need to replace both front tyres and get alignment done. is it OK to do alignment at kwik fit? In Others I see MLV (DON'T know what this is ) and allow refurb to be done . thanks.

thanks all. I will start another thread as I have went off the main subject line Conclusion for this thread is SR online has body kit and nothing more. it can have ML audio and 18inch but one needs to confirm as these can be optional. SE-L is top spec but there can be many optional things.

guys on my way to see a full spec lexus. It's prices high I think. What should be the price range for a 2009 SE-L ? Any tips on lowering the price and also anything I should look for... Thanks again.