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#270 of 339 Re: 2006 IS 250 Brake pads [ajk27] by carmonkey Sep 12, 2008 (2:20 pm)
Replying to: ajk27 (Sep 10, 2008 7:02 pm) If and when you decide to replace your pads, shop around for labor prices. The brake pads are a breeze to replace. Any independent mechanic that has familiarity with Japanese cars should be able to replace your pads. I did my own and it was a easy. For photos of the brake setup on an IS350 here's a link - http://lexustech.org/Brake2.htm Replies to this message: ajk27 (Sep 15, 2008 1:03 pm) tyou08 (Aug 17, 2009 6:12 pm) carmonkey (Aug 19, 2009 4:09 pm) tyou08 (Aug 23, 2009 6:00 pm)
#271 of 339 Re: 2006 IS 250 Brake pads [carmonkey] by ajk27 Sep 15, 2008 (1:03 pm)
Replying to: carmonkey (Sep 12, 2008 2:20 pm) Thanks a lot for the suggestions, yes i went to the nearest tiresplus location and had them check my brakes and he said they were perfect he also told me how to check if they are nearing replacement, so that went in fine and also thanks for the pictures of brake replacement!!..i have another question though and i will start a new thread but i thought i should ask here as well..now the mechanic said that the front tires are worn out completely and need to be replaced, i had purchaed and tires warranty from lexus when i finalized the lease, will they pay for my new tires of does it come out of my pocket?
#272 of 339 Lexus IS250 front tires by ajk27 Sep 15, 2008 (1:06 pm)
i had a question regarding the warranty that i purchased for the tires, my front tires are worn out completely and it will be very risky for me to drive them this winter so i need to get it changed, will the lexus tire warranty cover it? what would be cost if they don't? and which is the best place other that the dealership to do this job   thanks in advance! Replies to this message: ar39 (Sep 17, 2008 8:00 am)
#273 of 339 Re: Lexus IS250 front tires [ajk27] by ar39 Sep 17, 2008 (8:00 am)
Replying to: ajk27 (Sep 15, 2008 1:06 pm) Tire warranties do not cover tire wear.
#275 of 339 Re: My brand new IS350 came with a BAD rattle [pfkis350] by lisa69 Sep 17, 2008 (8:48 am)
Replying to: pfkis350 (Jun 07, 2006 9:59 am) i have a 2008 Lexus IS250 it makes a horrible rattle they don,t seem to know what it is and the service person at Lexus of mobile was so nasty to me you would think i was making it up to ruin her day .When you think of Lexus you think of luxury no one should hate there brand new Lexus. Replies to this message: ajmtbm (Sep 17, 2008 9:43 am)
#276 of 339 Re: My brand new IS350 came with a BAD rattle [lisa69] by ajmtbm Sep 17, 2008 (9:43 am)
Replying to: lisa69 (Sep 17, 2008 8:48 am) where is the rattle? there are a bunch on this car that seem common.   i currently have one in each b pillar - went in for service two weeks ago they said they fixed it, but it is not fixed. slightly better, ever so slightly.   there is a tsb that when done helps a great deal, but no all the rattles
#277 of 339 Re: Tacky, sticky dash!!! [isdriver2] by mel38 Oct 12, 2008 (12:39 pm)
Replying to: isdriver2 (Jul 04, 2008 4:26 pm) My dashboard is sticky and has marks on it. It appears that the materials are defective. Has anyone had a dealer replace/repair this? If yes, what was the cost? Replies to this message: isdriver2 (Oct 12, 2008 1:42 pm)
#278 of 339 Re: Tacky, sticky dash!!! [mel38] by isdriver2 Oct 12, 2008 (1:42 pm)
Replying to: mel38 (Oct 12, 2008 12:39 pm) My IS300/2002 had the same problem. Take your car back to the dealer and talk with them about your defective dash and ask how they can help you. Did you know Lexus changed the composition of the dash after 2002 or 2003 because of this defect. Your dealership should be able to help you with this, since this seems to be a common problem with the 02's. They changed my dash for about $600, and yes, I did have to pay, but they said the price would have been exhorbitant without their backing. I think all IS300/2002 owners should speak up. Oh, and the dealership said the tackiness is caused by the car being out in the sun. The only place I could park was outside in the sun, everyday, while I worked. I even used sunshades on the dash which did not help. Good luck in your attempt to get this resolved. They are not able to repair it. My process took about 5 months to resolve. Don't give up and talk to the bosses!!!
#279 of 339 Purchased a 2007 IS250 by gordongj Oct 13, 2008 (11:48 am)
Purchased a "used" IS250 AWD full-load with only 4800 miles on it in August. Absolutely love the car. Had 7 Honda accords prior to this vehicle, and according to this forum, I can expect more squeaks, rattles and expensive service down the road. None the less, I am pleased to have found this forum - learned a lot from it already in one day. I do envy all of you who are near your dealerships - for me, it is a 9 hour return drive to get dealership service. Although the local Toyota dealership will service and warranty work, my first trip there told me that they do not know anything about the Lexus, so I will return there only if the car is in need immediate service. Fortunately by Spring there will be a new Lexus dealership only 1.5 hours drive from here. Even to have my winter tires put on, it means a 9 hour return drive to the dealership what with the tire pressure monitors et al. (I am assuming that the tire pressure monitors in each wheel will have to be reset).   Like a lot of you, I have found that my rear view mirror vibrates, but not enough to bother me. Today on a drive on a bit of a rough road, I found a rattle in the dash up around the navi system. Once I got back on smooth paved road, it disappeared. Brake dust is a problem, however I wash my car 2-3x/ week, so not an issue. As someone in here mentioned, if you put a good coat of wax on them now and again, the brake dust washes off easily. Gas mileage is better than I would have expected from am V-6. I have no problem getting 30+ MPG hwy, which is much better than my sister gets with her 4 cyl AWD Matrix. All-in-all, I love this car - and already have 2 different folks asking to buy it from me when I get ready to sell it in 3 years time! Replies to this message: ajmtbm (Oct 14, 2008 10:09 am)

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