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2010-2015 Lexus RX — Brake Pad Replacement

🔧🔧🔧 Advanced 1-3 hours $180 DIY

Save $270 by doing it yourself! Shop cost: $450

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Parts You Need

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Total Cost
$205.00
Part Name Part Number Price Buy
Front or rear brake pad set for 2010-2024 Lexus RX 350 Premium Plus; verify axle, brake package, and VIN fitment — $180.00
Replacement pad hardware or wear sensor only if the kit requires it — $25.00

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps carefully

1

Confirm axle, parts, and brake condition

Verify the front or rear axle, pad shape, brake package, rotor thickness, and wear-sensor arrangement for the 2010-2024 Lexus RX 350 Premium Plus. Read the owner/service information for the exact torque values.

2

Lift and secure the vehicle

Park the 2010-2024 Lexus RX 350 Premium Plus level, set the parking brake only as appropriate for the axle being serviced, chock the wheels, loosen lug nuts, and support the vehicle on rated jack stands.

3

Remove the caliper and old pads

Remove the wheel and caliper hardware on the 2010-2024 Lexus RX 350 Premium Plus. Support the caliper with a hook, remove the old pads and hardware, and inspect the rotor, pins, boots, hose, and piston for damage or leaks.

4

Install pads and hardware

Clean the bracket contact points, install the correct hardware and pads on the 2010-2024 Lexus RX 350 Premium Plus, and retract the piston only with the correct tool and procedure. Keep friction surfaces free of grease and brake cleaner residue.

5

Torque, pump, and bed in

Reinstall the caliper and wheel on the 2010-2024 Lexus RX 350 Premium Plus using exact vehicle-specific torque, pump the pedal until firm before moving, verify fluid level, and follow the pad maker's moderate bedding procedure in a safe area.

All Done!

Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • • Changing only one pad or mixing pad sets on an axle
  • • Working under a vehicle supported only by a jack
  • • Letting the caliper hang from the brake hose
  • • Forcing a seized piston or ignoring a leaking caliper
  • • Skipping final lug and caliper torque or the bedding procedure