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.
2007 Lexus IS 350FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Service Data
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lexus IS 250. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
BRAKE SERVICE DATA SPECIFICATION
| Brake pedal height (from tibia pad) | MT | 146.6 to 156.6 mm (5.772 to 6.165 in.) |
| AT for 2WD | 151.8 to 161.8 mm (5.976 to 6.370 in.) | |
| AT for 4WD | 165.3 to 175.3 mm (6.508 to 6.902 in.) | |
| Length between the booster assembly and clevis | Length "A" | 146.2 to 147.2 mm (5.756 to 5.795 in.) |
| Protrusion of the stop light switch assembly shaft | - | 0.5 to 2.4 mm (0.020 to 0.095 in.) |
| Brake pedal free play | - | 1.0 to 2.0 mm (0.039 to 0.079 in.) |
| Pedal reserve distance from asphalt sheet at 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf) | 2GR-FSE, 6AT | More than 105 mm (4.13 in.) |
| 4GR-FSE, 6AT | More than 108 mm (4.25 in.) | |
| 4GR-FSE, 6MT | More than 104 mm (4.09 in.) | |
| Brake booster push rod to piston clearance | - | Clearance: 0 mm (0 in.) |
| Front brake pad lining thickness | 2GR-FSE | Standard thickness: 12.5 mm (0.492 in.) Minimum thickness: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) |
| 4GR-FSE | Standard thickness: 12.2 mm (0.480 in.) Minimum thickness: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) |
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| Front brake disc thickness | 2GR-FSE | Standard thickness: 30.0 mm (1.181 in.) Minimum thickness: 27.0 mm (1.063 in.) |
| 4GR-FSE | Standard thickness: 28.0 mm (1.102 in.) Minimum thickness: 25.0 mm (0.983 in.) |
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| Front brake disc runout | 4GR-FSE | Maximum disc runout: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) |
| 2GR-FSE | Maximum disc runout: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) | |
| Rear brake disc thickness | 2GR-FSE | Standard thickness: 18.0 mm (0.709 in.) Minimum thickness: 16.5 mm (0.650 in.) |
| 4GR-FSE | Standard thickness: 10.0 mm (0.413 in.) Minimum thickness: 8.5 mm (0.039 in.) |
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| Rear disc pad lining thickness | - | Standard thickness: 10.5 mm (0.413 in.) Minimum thickness: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) |
| Rear brake disc runout | - | Maximum disc runout: 0.05 mm (0.0020 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.