brakes

Brake Caliper Bracket Torque Specs

for 2003 Lexus ES 300 3.0L V6 · FWD

Units

9 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Bleeder Screw

Critical

Do not overtighten | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Bracket Bolts

Critical

79 lb-ft · 107 Nm

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Brake Hose Banjo Bolt

Critical

New copper washers

32 lb-ft · 43 Nm

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Caliper Bolts

Critical

Use thread locker

68 lb-ft · 92 Nm

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Caliper Bracket Bolts - Front

Critical

Threadlocker recommended | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

88 lb-ft · 120 Nm

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Caliper Mounting Bolts

Critical

79 lb-ft · 107 Nm

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Caliper Slide Pin Bolts

Critical

Apply silicone brake grease | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Line Fittings

Critical

Use line wrench

16 lb-ft · 22 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

Torque in star pattern | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

103 lb-ft · 140 Nm

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2003 LEXUS ES 300

9 fasteners