NHTSA ID Number: 10220185
Manufacturer Communication Number: LSB001322
TSB/Document Date: 2022-09-15
Summary
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2021 model year LS 500 and LS 500h vehicles may exhibit a knock/clunk noise from the rear of the vehicle when applying the brakes while driving forward and/or in reverse. The noise is most noticeable when coming to a complete stop. New countermeasure rear brake pads are available to correct this condition. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
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TSB/Document ID: LSB001322
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2022-06-15
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: SERVICE BRAKES
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L-SB-0013-22
June 15, 2022
Knock/Clunk Noise From Rear Brakes
Service
Category
Brake
Section
Brake (rear)
Market USA and Mexico
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
2018 - 2021
LS500, LS500H
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Introduction
Some 2018 – 2021 model year LS 500 and LS 500h vehicles may exhibit a knock/clunk noise from
the rear of the vehicle when applying the brakes while driving forward and/or in reverse. The noise
is most noticeable when coming to a complete stop. New countermeasure rear brake pads are
available to correct this condition. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address
this condition.
Warranty Information
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
473061
R & R Rear Brake Pads
0.7
Combo A
Opposite Side
0.1
OFP
T1
T2
04466-#####*
91
99
*Warranty claim MUST be submitted with the correct 10-digit OFP. Choose the correct OFP for the vehicle
being repaired by searching for the parts in the Electronic Parts Catalog using the VIN filter.
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.
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L-SB-0013-22
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Knock/Clunk Noise From Rear Brakes
Parts Information
PART NUMBER
PREVIOUS
NEW
04466-11010
04466-50180
04466-50210
PART NAME
QTY
Pad Kit, Disc Brake, Rear
1
Required Tools & Equipment
REQUIRED TOOLS & MATERIAL
PART NUMBER
QTY
Spreader, Disc Brake Piston Wide Type
09719-77020
1
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
SUPPLIER
PART NUMBER
QTY
ChassisEAR™ (or equivalent)
ADE
JSP06608
(JS Products)
1
NOTE
A mechanic’s stethoscope or similar tool may be used in place of ChassisEAR™.
ChassisEAR™ may be ordered by calling Approved Dealer Equipment (ADE) at 1-800-368-6787.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
SUPPLIER
Techstream ADVI*
PART NUMBER
QTY
TSADVUNIT
Techstream 2.0
TS2UNIT
ADE
1
Techstream Lite
TSLITEPDLR01
Techstream Lite (Green Cable)
TSLP2DLR01
*Essential SST.
NOTE
Only ONE of the Techstream units listed above is required.
Software version 17.00.020 or later is required.
Additional Techstream units may be ordered by calling Approved Dealer Equipment (ADE)
at 1-800-368-6787.
© 2022 Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA
L-SB-0013-22
June 15, 2022
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Knock/Clunk Noise From Rear Brakes
Repair Procedure
1. Confirm the condition exists.
Is a knock/clunk noise present from the rear of the vehicle when applying the brakes while driving
forward and/or in reverse?
NOTE
The noise may be more noticeable at slower speeds when coming to a complete stop.
Use ChassisEAR™ if necessary to help identify the source of the noise.
.
YES — Continue to step 2.
NO — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable Repair Manual.
2. Install updated brake kit to BOTH rear brake calipers.
A. Remove the rear brake pad kits.
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
2018 – 2021 LS 500 (except 4-pot caliper):
General – Maintenance – “Maintenance: Rear Disc Brake Pad
(except 4-Pot Caliper): Removal”
2018 – 2020 LS 500h (except 4-pot caliper):
General – Maintenance – “Maintenance: Rear Disc Brake Pad
(except 4-Pot Caliper): Removal”
2021 LS 500h (except 4-pot caliper):
General – Maintenance – “Maintenance: Rear Disc Brake Pad
(except 4-Pot Caliper): Removal”
2018 – 2019 LS 500 (for 4-pot caliper):
General – Maintenance – “Maintenance: Rear Disc Brake Pad
(for 4-Pot Caliper): Removal”
2018 – 2019 LS 500h (for 4-pot caliper):
General – Maintenance – “Maintenance: Rear Disc Brake Pad
(for 4-Pot Caliper): Removal”
2020 – 2021 LS 500 (for 4-pot caliper):
General – Maintenance – “Maintenance: Rear Disc Brake Pad
(for 4-Pot Caliper): Removal”
2020 / 2021 LS 500h (for 4-pot caliper):
General – Maintenance – “Maintenance: Rear Disc Brake Pad
(for 4-Pot Caliper): Removal”
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L-SB-0013-22
June 15, 2022
Knock/Clunk Noise From Rear Brakes
Repair Procedure (continued)
B. Install the NEW rear brake pad kits.
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
2018 – 2021 LS 500 (except 4-pot caliper):
General – Maintenance – “Maintenance: Rear Disc Brake Pad
(except 4-Pot Caliper): Installation”
2018 – 2020 LS 500h (except 4-pot caliper):
General – Maintenance – “Maintenance: Rear Disc Brake Pad
(except 4-Pot Caliper): Installation”
2021 LS 500h (except 4-pot caliper):
General – Maintenance – “Maintenance: Rear Disc Brake Pad
(except 4-Pot Caliper): Installation”
2018 – 2021 LS 500 (for 4-pot caliper):
General – Maintenance – “Maintenance: Rear Disc Brake Pad
(for 4-Pot Caliper): Installation”
2018 – 2020 LS 500h (for 4-pot caliper):
General – Maintenance – “Maintenance: Rear Disc Brake Pad
(for 4-Pot Caliper): Installation”
2021 LS 500h (for 4-pot caliper):
General – Maintenance – “Maintenance: Rear Disc Brake Pad
(for 4-Pot Caliper): Installation”
3. Test-drive the vehicle to confirm the condition is no longer present.
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