Air Brake Problems of Lexus ES300

Lexus ES300 owners have reported 6 air brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common air brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake disc rotor (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Air Brake related problems of Lexus ES300


Recently reported Air Brake problems of Lexus ES300

The Air Brake Disc Rotor problem

During the initial warranty 50k miles, the dealership has resurfaced and replaced the rotors 4 times on my 2002 ES 300 Lexus and now the rotors are warped for the fifth time. The problem is when braking, there is a very noticable vibration in the wheels, which if not repaired could cause a major   Read details...

The Air Brake problem

I had just left my doctor's office and gone to a parking structure where I had parked my car for the visit. I paid the parking charge, got back my validated ticket, and inserted the ticket in the gate-arm machine.   Read details...

The Air Brake Disc Caliper problem

My brakes constantly squeaks. This has been an on-going problem for the last several months. The manufacturer had a factory person come check my brakes last month on 12/12/02 and didn't detect a problem. My brakes are squeaking and I feel there is a problem.   Read details...

The Air Brake Controls problem

Lexus ES 300 year 2002, I was pulling into a parking space, traveling at slow speed, 5-8 miles an hour, when the car would not stop, despite applying the brake. The car engine appeared to have a low hum and appeared to be in overdrive.   Read details...

The Air Brake Drum Shoes/linings problem

My brakes constantly squeaks. This has been an on-going problem for the last several months. The manufacturer had a factory person come check my brakes last month on 12/12/02 and didn't detect a problem. My brakes are squeaking and I feel there is a problem.   Read details...




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