L-SB-0144-17

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August 4, 2017

Brake Squeal/Squeak
Service
Category

Brake

Section

Brake System

Market USA

Applicability
YEAR(S)

MODEL(S)

2015 - 2019

RC F

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

REVISION NOTICE
January 11, 2019 Rev1:
 Applicability has been updated to include 2018 – 2019 model year RC F vehicles.
 The title, Installation Procedure, and the Required Tools and Equipment section have
been updated.
Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.
SUPERSESSION NOTICE
The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. L-SB-0054-15.
 Applicability has been updated to include 2017 model year RC F vehicles.
Service Bulletin No. L-SB-0054-15 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded.
Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding.

Introduction

All 2015 – 2019 model year RC F vehicles are equipped with high-friction brake pads, specifically
designed for superior braking performance and response. As a result, the brakes may exhibit a
squeal/squeak noise.
For customers who find these characteristics objectionable, brake pads with alternative material
are now available as service parts.
NOTE
 Any changes made to the brake pad material may result in altered and possibly reduced braking
performance and/or feeling under certain driving conditions, including track use.
 Please note disclosures stated in the RC F sales information both in print form and online and discuss
with the customer prior to installing the alternate brake pads listed in this Service Bulletin.
 It is an inherent characteristic of materials and design of brake pads used in this high-performance
brake system that brake noise/squeal/squeak may result.

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Brake Squeal/Squeak
Warranty Information
OP CODE

DESCRIPTION

TIME

OFP

T1

T2

BR1701

R & R Front and Rear Brake Pads

1.6

04465-0W190
04466-0W070

36

83

APPLICABLE WARRANTY
 This repair is covered under the Lexus Basic Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 48 months
or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle’s in-service date.
 Warranty application is limited to occurrence of the specified condition described in
this bulletin.

Parts Information
PART NUMBER
PART NAME

QTY

04465-0W200

Pad Kit, Disc Brake L/Fitting Parts, FR

1

04466-0W080

Pad Kit, Disc Brake L/Fitting Parts, RR

1

PREVIOUS

NEW

04465-0W190
04466-0W070

Required Tools & Equipment
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS (SST)

PART NUMBER

QTY

Disc Brake Piston Spreader Wide Type

09719-77020

1

Disc Brake Piston Spreader

09719-77010

1

NOTE
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling 1-800-933-8335.

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Brake Squeal/Squeak
Installation Procedure

1. Replace the front and rear brake pads with the alternative parts.
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:


2015 – 2019 RC F:
Brake – Brake (Front) – “Brake (Front): Front Brake: Removal / Installation”



2015 – 2019 RC F:
Brake – Brake (Rear) – “Brake (Rear): Rear Brake: Removal / Installation”
Figure 1.

NOTICE

1

When performing this procedure, the front
and rear brake pads MUST be replaced
together to ensure proper brake
system operation.

NOTE
When installing the front brake pads, ensure
the single slit pad is installed on the inboard
side of the calipers.

1

Double Slit

2

Single Slit

2. Road-test the vehicle to confirm proper brake pad installation.

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Brake Squeal/Squeak
Brembo® Brake Disclosure Reference:
http://www.lexus.com/models/RCF/features

*High-friction brakes require periodic
inspection and measurement as
outlined in the Warranty and Services
Guide. The pads and rotors are
expected to exhibit greater wear than
conventional brakes. Pad life may be
less than 20,000 miles, and brake
rotor life may be less than 50,000
miles depending on driving conditions.
F Sport models may feature Brembo®
brakes. It is an inherent characteristic
of materials and design of brake pads
used in this high-performance brake
system that brake noise/squeal
may result. high-performance brake

system that brake noise/squeal may
result.

Printed 2015 RC F Brochure
WARRANTY Four-y ear/50,000-mile Lexus Limited Warranty. Six-year/70,000-mile Powertrain Warranty . Six-y ear/unlimited-mileage Corrosion Perforation Warranty . All warranties with zero deductible. See the RCF
Warranty and Services Guide at y our Lexus dealer for details. DISCLOSURES 1. Ratings achieved using the required premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 or higher. If premium fuel is not u sed,
performance will decrease. 2. Be sure to obey traffic regulations and maintain awareness of road and traffic conditions. 3. High-friction brakes require periodic inspection and measurement as outlined in the Warranty and
Services Guide. The pads and rotors are expected to experience greater wear than conventional brakes. Pad life may be less than 20,000 mile s, and brake rotor life may be less than 50,000 miles depending on driving
conditions. F SPORT models may feature Brembo ®brakes. It is an inherent characteristic of materials and design of brake pads used in this high-performance brake sy stem that brake noise/squeal may result. 4. Apps/services
vary by phone/carrier; functionality depends on many factors. Select apps use large amounts of data; you are responsible for charges. Apps & services subject to change. See lexus.com/enform for details. 5. Mark Levinson® is
a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc. 6. 19-in performance tires are expected to experience greater tire wear than conventional tires. Tire life may be substantially less than 15,000 miles, depending
upon driving conditions. 7. The SmartAccess sy stem may interfere with some pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators. If y ou have one of these medical devices , please talk to y our doctor to see if y ou should deactivate this
sy stem. 8. The engine immobilizer is a state-of-the-art anti-theft system. When you insert your key into the ignition switch or bring a SmartAccess fob into the vehicle, the key transmits an electronic code to the vehicle. The
engine will only start if the code in the transponder chip inside the key /fob matches the code in the vehicle’s immobilizer. Because the transponder chip is embedded in the key/fob, it can be costly to replace. If you lose a key
or fob, y our Lexus dealer can help. Alternatively, you can find a qualified independent locksmith to perform high-security key services by consulting y our local Yellow Pages or by contacting www.aloa.org. 9. The backup
camera does not provide a comprehensive view of the rear area of the vehicle. You should also look around outside y our vehicle and use your mirrors to confirm rearward clearance. Cold weather may limit effectiveness and
view may become cloudy. 10. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Lexus is under license. A compatible Bluetooth-enabled phone must
first be paired. Phone performance depends on software, coverage & carrier. 11. Bluetooth® audio device must be enabled with A2DP and AVRCP. 12. All the airbag (AB) sy stems are Supplemental Restraint Sy stems. All
ABs are designed to inflate only under certain conditions and in certain types of severe collisions: frontal and knee ABs ty pically inflate in frontal collisions; side and side curtain ABs in side collisions; Roll-Sensing Curtain
ABs at a severe tilt degree, roll or lateral G-force. In all other accidents, the ABs will not inflate. To decrease the risk of injury from an inflating AB, alway s wear seatbelts, sit upright in the middle of the seat as far back as
possible and do not lean against the door. Do not put objects in front of an AB or around the seatback. Do not use a rearward-facing child seat in any front passenger seat. The force of an inflating AB may cause serious injury
or death. See Owner’s Manual for further information/warnings. 13. Alway s drive safely , obey traffic laws & focus on the road while driving. Siri® is available in Beta only on iPhone ® 4S, iPhone ® 5, iPad® with Retina ®
display , iPad® mini, & iPod®touch, 5th gen. & requires Internet access. Siri® is not available in all languages or all areas & features vary by area. Data charges may apply . See Apple.com & phone carrier for details. 14. HD
Radio™ Technology manufactured under license from iBiquity Digital Corporation U.S. and Foreign Patents. HD Radio™ and the HD , HD Radio, and “Arc” logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp. 15.
Use only if aware of circumstances surrounding the vehicle, and it is legal & safe to do so (e.g., car uncovered in open area , no people or pets in or nearby). If vehicle has not been driven for over a week, service s will not be
available until next time vehicle is started. Functionality depends on many factors, such as vehicle and smartphone connectiv ity . See usage precautions, service limitations & Owner’s Manual. Data charges may apply .
Registration, app download are required. Must have active Safety Connect subscription. Annual fee required after 1-y ear trial. 16. Contact with the response center may not be available in all areas. Service Agreements
required. A variety of subscription terms available; charges will vary . See lexus.com for details. 17. Do not rely exclusively on the Intuitive Parking Assist sy stem. Alway s look over y our shoulder and use y our mirrors to
confirm clearance. System effectiveness depends on many factors. See Owner’s Manual for details. 18. The Pre-Collision Sy stem is designed to help reduce the crash speed and damage in certain frontal collisions only . It is
not a collision-avoidance sy stem and is not a substitute for safe and attentive driving. Sy stem effectiveness depends on many facto rs, such as speed, driver input and road conditions. See Owner’s Manual for further
information. 19. Dy namic Radar Cruise Control is designed to assist the driver and is not a substitute for safe and attentive driving practice s. See Owner’s Manual for details. 20. Do not rely exclusively on the Blind Spot
Monitor. Alway s look over y our shoulder and use y our turn signal. There are limitations to the function, detection, range and clarity of the monitor. For a complete list of limitations and directions regar ding use of the
monitor, see Owner’s Manual. 21. Do not rely exclusively on the Rear Cross-Traffic Alert sy stem. Alway s look over y our shoulder and use y our mirrors to confirm rear clearance. There are limitations to the function,
detection, range and clarity of the system. To learn more, see Owner’s Manual. 22. PANDORA ®, the PANDORA ® logo, and the Pandora trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc., used with
permission. 23. 2015 EPA-estimated ratings. Actual mileage will vary. 24. Performance figures are for comparison only and were obtained with prototy pe vehicles by professional drivers using special safety equipment and
procedures. Do not attempt. 25. iPhone ® and iPad® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. All rights reserved. 26. FaceTime ® is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
Lexus strives to build vehicles to match customer interest, and thus they typically are built with popular options and option packages. Not all options/packages are available separately , and some may not be available in all
regions of the country . See lexus.com for information about options/packages commonly available in your area. If y ou would pr efer a vehicle without any or with different options, contact y our dealer to chec k for current
availability or the possibility of placing a special order. Specifications, features, equipment, technical data, performance figures, options, and color and trim are based upon information available at time of printing, are subject
to change without notice, and are for mainland U.S.A. vehicles only . Some vehicles shown with available equipment. See your Lexus deale r for details. Lexus reminds you to wear seatbelts, secure children in rear seat, obey
all traffic laws and drive responsibly . For more information, call 800-USA-LEXUS (872-5398) or visit lexus.com. To learn more about y our financing options, contact y our Lexus dealer or call Lexus Financial Services at
800-874-7050.

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2015 RC F Owners Manual

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