Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2005 Lexus ES 330FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Service Data
Brake Service Data
| Brake pedal height (from asphalt sheet) | 144.1 - 154.1 mm (5.673 - 6.067 in.) | |
| Brake pedal free play | 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, 110.2 lbf) | Brake pedal support assy: | More than 70 mm (2.76 in.) |
| Accelerator & brake pedal assy: | More than 63 mm (2.48 in.) | |
| Brake booster push rod to piston clearance (w/ SST) | Clearance: | 0 mm (0 in.) |
| Front brake pad thickness (Single piston type) | Standard thickness: | 12.0 mm (0.472 in.) |
| Minimum thickness: | 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) | |
| Front brake pad thickness (Twin piston type) | Standard thickness: | 10.6 mm (0.417 in.) |
| Minimum thickness: | 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) | |
| Front brake disc thickness | Standard thickness: | 28.0 mm (1.102 in.) |
| Minimum thickness: | 26.0 mm (1.024 in.) | |
| Front brake disc runout | Maximum disc runout: | 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) |
| Rear brake pad thickness (USA, Canada models) | Standard thickness: | 10.0 mm (0.394 in.) |
| Minimum thickness: | 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) | |
| Rear brake pad thickness (Brazil models) | Standard thickness: | 11.0 mm (0.433 in.) |
| Minimum thickness: | 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) | |
| Rear disc brake thickness (USA, Canada models) | Standard thickness: | 12.0 mm (0.472 in.) |
| Minimum thickness: | 10.5 mm (0.413 in.) | |
| Rear disc brake thickness (Brazil models) | Standard thickness: | 10.0 mm (0.394 in.) |
| Minimum thickness: | 8.5 mm (0.335 in.) | |
| Rear brake disc runout | Maximum disc runout: | 0.15 mm (0.0059 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:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.