L-SB-0013-20

Rev2

April 21, 2020

Brake Squeal/Squeak
Service
Category

Brake

Section

Brake (front)

Market USA

Applicability
YEAR(S)

MODEL(S)

2018 - 2022

LC500, LC500H

2022

LC500C

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

REVISION NOTICE
June 23, 2022 Rev2:
 Applicability has been updated to include 2022 model year LC 500, LC 500 Convertible, and
LC 500h vehicles.
 The Warranty Information section has been updated.
February 22, 2021 Rev1:
 Applicability has been updated to include 2021 model year LC 500 and LC 500h vehicles.
Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.

SUPERSESSION NOTICE
The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. L-SB-0013-18.
 Applicability has been updated to include 2020 model year LC500 and LC500h vehicles.
Service Bulletin No. L-SB-0013-18 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded.

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Brake Squeal/Squeak
Introduction

All 2018 – 2022 model year LC 500 and LC 500h, and 2022 model year LC 500 Convertible
vehicles are equipped with high-friction brake pads specifically designed for superior braking
performance and response. As a result, the front or rear 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 LC 500 and LC 500h sales information, both in print form and
online, and discuss with the customer before 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 a brake squeal/squeak noise may result.

Warranty Information
OP CODE

DESCRIPTION

TIME

OFP

T1

T2

BR1705

R & R Front and Rear Brake Pads

1.6

04465-#####*

36

99

*Choose the correct OFP for the vehicle being repaired by searching brake pad (04465/04466) in the EPC using the EPC
VIN filter. Warranty claims MUST be submitted with the correct OFP with 10 digits.

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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Brake Squeal/Squeak

Parts Information
PART NUMBER
PART NAME

QTY

04465-11020

Pad Kit, Disc Brake, Front

1

04466-11020

Pad Kit, Disc Brake, Rear

1

PREVIOUS

NEW

04465-11010
04465-11011
04466-11010

Required Tools & Equipment
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS (SST)

PART NUMBER

QTY

Coil Spring Stopper Belt

09727-00110

1

Spreader, Disc Brake Piston Wide Type

09719-77020

1

*Essential SST.

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

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Brake Squeal/Squeak
Repair Procedure

Confirm a squeal/squeak noise is present from either the front or rear brake pads.
NOTE
 A brake squeal/squeak noise may be more likely at slower speeds or in Reverse.
 Use ChassisEAR™ if necessary to help identify the source of the noise.

Is a squeal/squeak noise present from either the front or rear brake pads?


YES — Continue to step 2.



NO — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable
Repair Manual.

Replace BOTH the front and rear brake pad kits.
NOTICE
Regardless of the location of the squeal/squeak noise, BOTH front and rear brake pad kits
MUST be replaced to effectively address the condition.

A. Remove the front and rear brake pad kits.
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:


2018 – 2019 LC 500:
General – Maintenance – “Maintenance: Front / Rear Disc Brake Pad: Removal”



2020 LC 500:
General – Maintenance – “Maintenance: Front / Rear Disc Brake Pad: Removal”



2021 – 2022 LC 500:
General – Maintenance – “Maintenance: Front / Rear Disc Brake Pad: Removal”



2022 LC 500 Convertible:
General – Maintenance – “Maintenance: Front / Rear Disc Brake Pad: Removal”



2018 – 2019 LC 500h:
General – Maintenance – “Maintenance: Front / Rear Disc Brake Pad: Removal”



2020 LC 500h:
General – Maintenance – “Maintenance: Front / Rear Disc Brake Pad: Removal”



2021 – 2022 LC 500h:
General – Maintenance – “Maintenance: Front / Rear Disc Brake Pad: Removal”

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Brake Squeal/Squeak
Repair Procedure (continued)

B. Install the NEW front and rear brake pad kits.
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:


2018 – 2019 LC 500:
General – Maintenance – “Maintenance: Front / Rear Disc Brake Pad: Installation”



2020 – 2022 LC 500:
General – Maintenance – “Maintenance: Front / Rear Disc Brake Pad: Installation”



2022 LC 500 Convertible:
General – Maintenance – “Maintenance: Front / Rear Disc Brake Pad: Installation”



2018 – 2019 LC 500h:
General – Maintenance – “Maintenance: Front / Rear Disc Brake Pad: Installation”



2020 – 2022 LC 500h:
General – Maintenance – “Maintenance: Front / Rear Disc Brake Pad: Installation”

Confirm the condition is no longer present.

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