2004 Lexus ES 330FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Service Data

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Brake Service Data

Brake pedal height (from dash panel) 150.3 -- 160.3 mm (5.917 -- 6.311 in.)
Brake Pedal free play 1 -- 6 mm (0.04 -- 0.24 in.)
Stop light switch clearance 0.5 -- 2.5 mm (0.020 -- 0.098 in.)
Pedal reserve distance from asphalt sheet at 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf) More than 52 mm (2.0 in.)
Front disc brake pad thickness Standard 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
Β  Minimum 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
Front brake disc thickness Standard 28.0 mm (1.102 in.)
Β  Minimum 26.0 mm (1.024 in.)
Front disc runout Maximum 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
Rear drum brake lining thickness Standard 5.0 mm (0.197 in.)
Β  Minimum 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
Rear drum Standard 254.0 mm (10.00 in.)
Β  Maximum 256.0 mm (10.08 in.)
Rear shoe clearance 0.5 mm (0.020 in.)
Rear disc brake pad thickness Standard 11.0 mm (0.433 in.)
Β  Minimum 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
Rear disc thickness Standard 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
Β  Minimum 10.5 mm (0.413 in.)
Rear disc runout Maximum 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)
Factory Service Tools

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.