NHTSA ID Number: 11016785
Manufacturer Communication Number: L-SB-0036-24 Rev1
TSB/Document Date: 2025-04-08
Summary
Some 2024 – 2025 model year GX 550 and 2022 – 2025 model year LX 600 vehicles may exhibit a condition where the front brakes produce a squealing noise when driving forward or in reverse.
L-SB-0036-24
Rev1
October 8, 2024
Front Brake Squeal Noise
Service
Category
Section
Brake (front)
Market USA
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
2024 - 2025
GX550
2022 - 2025
LX600
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
REVISION NOTICE
February 10, 2025 Rev1:
Applicability has been updated to include 2025 model year GX 550 and LX 600 vehicles.
The Repair Procedure section has been updated.
Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.
Introduction
Some 2024 – 2025 model year GX 550 and 2022 – 2025 model year LX 600 vehicles may exhibit
a condition where the front brakes produce a squealing noise when driving forward or in reverse.
Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to reduce the possibility of this condition.
Warranty Information
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
OFP
T1
T2
BR2404
R & R Front LH & RH Shim Kit, Brake Pad Kit,
and Front Discs
1.8
04465-60380
91
99
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.
© 2025 Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA
Submitted to NHTSA on 03/07/2025
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Front Brake Squeal Noise
Parts Information
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
QTY
43512-0C040
Disc, Front
2
04465-60380
04465-34040
Pad Kit Disc Brake, Front
1
04945-60100
04945-0C060
Shim Kit, Anti Squeal, Front (Grease Included)
1
04947-60150
04947-60140
Fitting Kit, Disc Brake Front (Anti-rattle Spring)
1
1
PREVIOUS
NEW
43512-60290
08887-80609
NOTE
Brake caliper grease is a common service consumable. Verify dealership stock BEFORE ordering. The
amount of grease supplied in a single order of brake caliper grease is sufficient to repair 10 vehicles.
Required Tools & Equipment
REQUIRED TOOLS & MATERIAL
PART NUMBER
QTY
Disc Brake Piston Spreader Wide Type
09719-77020
09719-77050
1
NOTE
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling 1-800-368-6787 or by visiting
Home – Service Resources – Lexus Special Service Tools (SSTs).
Repair Procedure
1. Confirm the condition exists.
Does the vehicle exhibit a condition where the front brakes produce a squealing noise when
driving forward or in reverse?
YES — Continue to step 2.
NO — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable Repair Manual.
2. Remove the tire and wheel, disc, pad, shim kit, and anti-rattle spring.
A. Remove the tire and wheel.
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
2024 – 2025 GX 550:
General – Maintenance – Tire and Wheel – Removal
2022 – 2025 LX 600:
General – Maintenance – Tire and Wheel – Removal
© 2025 Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA
Submitted to NHTSA on 03/07/2025
L-SB-0036-24
Rev1
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Front Brake Squeal Noise
Repair Procedure (continued)
B. Remove the front disk brake pad.
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
2024 – 2025 GX 550:
General – Maintenance – Front Disc Brake Pad – Removal
2022 – 2024 LX 600:
General – Maintenance – Front Disc Brake Pad – Removal
2025 LX 600:
General – Maintenance – Front Disc Brake Pad – Removal
C. Remove the front brake.
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
2024 – 2025 GX 550:
Brake – Brake (Front) – Front Brake – Removal
2022 – 2024 LX 600:
Brake – Brake (Front) – Front Brake – Removal
2025 LX 600:
Brake – Brake (Front) – Front Brake – Removal
3. Confirm that the rotor is NEW and then install
the NEW rotor.
Figure 1. New Rotor With Gold Dot
Does the rotor have a gold dot on the hat?
YES — Install the NEW rotor.
NO — Do NOT proceed with repair until a
correctly marked rotor is obtained.
1
c
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year
Repair Manual:
2024 – 2025 GX 550:
Brake – Brake (Front) –
Front Brake – Installation
1
Gold Dot
2022 – 2024 LX 600:
Brake – Brake (Front) –
Front Brake – Installation
2025 LX 600:
Brake – Brake (Front) –
Front Brake – Installation
© 2025 Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA
Submitted to NHTSA on 03/07/2025
L-SB-0036-24
Rev1
October 8, 2024
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Front Brake Squeal Noise
Repair Procedure (continued)
4. Assemble the brake pad and shim kit.
A. Place the shim plate on the back of the
brake pad as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2. Shim Plate on the Back of the Brake Pad
B. Apply grease ONLY to the ten locations
shown in Figure 2.
NOTE
Use the grease included with the
shim kit.
C. After applying grease, carefully place the
solid shim on top.
Locations of Grease Application
5. Apply brake caliper grease to the cylinder (caliper) areas shown in Figures 3 and 4.
Figure 3.
Figure 4.
1
c
1
c
1
Area of Grease Application
1
Area of Grease Application
© 2025 Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA
Submitted to NHTSA on 03/07/2025
L-SB-0036-24
Rev1
October 8, 2024
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Front Brake Squeal Noise
Repair Procedure (continued)
6. Install the front disc brake pad kit.
Using the disc brake piston spreader wide type, push back the front disc brake pistons, and
install the brake pad with the wear indicator and shims inside the caliper as shown in Figure 5.
NOTE
The brake pad with the wear indicator is the inner pad and the brake pad without the wear indicator is
the outer pad.
Figure 5. Brake Pad Installation
2
c
1
c
1
Disc Brake Piston Spreader Wide Type
2
Brake Pad with Wear Indicator
3
Wear Indicator
2
c
3
c
3
c
© 2025 Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA
Submitted to NHTSA on 03/07/2025
L-SB-0036-24
Rev1
October 8, 2024
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Front Brake Squeal Noise
Repair Procedure (continued)
7. Install the anti-rattle kit.
A. Install the front disc brake anti-rattle pin with a hole (upper side).
B. Install the NEW brake anti-rattle spring, then install the front disc brake anti-rattle pin with
hole (lower side) as shown in Figure 6.
C. Install the pin hold clip to the front disc brake anti-rattle pin with hole and engage the hook to
the disc brake cylinder assembly as shown in Figure 7.
D. Discard the OLD brake anti-rattle spring.
Figure 6.
Figure 7.
1
c
1
c
2
c
3
c
1
Front Disc Brake Anti-rattle Pin (Upper Side)
2
New Brake Anti-rattle Spring
3
Front Disc Brake Anti-rattle Pin (Lower Side)
1
Pin Hold Clip
© 2025 Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA
Submitted to NHTSA on 03/07/2025
L-SB-0036-24
Rev1
October 8, 2024
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Front Brake Squeal Noise
Repair Procedure (continued)
8. Install the tire and wheel.
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
2024 – 2025 GX 550:
General – Maintenance – Tire and Wheel – Installation
2022 – 2025 LX 600:
General – Maintenance – Tire and Wheel – Installation
9. Test-drive the vehicle and brake at low speeds driving forward and in reverse to confirm the
condition is no longer present.
© 2025 Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA
Submitted to NHTSA on 03/07/2025
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TSB/Document ID: L-SB-0036-24 Rev1
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2025-02-10
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version: L-SB-0036-24 Rev1
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: SERVICE BRAKES
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