Lexus Offers Simple Squeal Fix

Some 2013-2020 Lexus AWD F-Sport and non-F Sport vehicles may exhibit a squeal/squeak noise from the front brake pads. For customers who find this objectionable, an updated shim kit is now available as a service part.

The old shim P/N is 04945-30370. The new updated shim kit is P/N 04945-30360.  

Applicable models include 2016-2017 GS200T/IS200T/RC200T, 2018-2019 GS300, 2013-2020 GS350, 2013-2018 GS450H, 2016-2020 IS300/RC300, 2014-2020 IS350 and 2015-2020 RC350.

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Mike received a BA degree from Youngstown State University in English Literature with a minor in Journalism in 1975.