Brakes
Antilock system (ABS), parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, rotors, pulsation or vibration, squeaking, brake failure or wear.
What Owners Say
"Had to be replaced"
Scott F., FL (2008 Lexus ES 350 3.5-L V6)"I actually wore out the brake pads"
Leslie S., VA (2008 Lexus ES 350 3.5-L V6)"Brake booster system"
Dan C., TX (2008 Lexus ES 350.0 3.5-L V6)"Vibration felt in brakes even though it still had pad left, ran for additional miles, then changed out brakes and had calipers adjusted"
O B., CA (2008 Lexus ES 350 3.5-L V6)"I had the standard "brake overhaul" required by the service manual"
Anonymous, TX (2008 Lexus ES 350 3.5-L V6)"replaced front brake pads and machined rotors"
Anonymous, TX (2008 Lexus ES 350 3.5-L V6)"Brakes wear quickly"
Scott F., FL (2008 Lexus ES 350 3.5-L V6)"Rear break pads had 2mm of wear left"
Gunther W., ON (2008 Lexus ES 350 3.5-L V6)"Had to replace front rotors and all four pads."
Rodney S., PA (2008 Lexus ES 350.0 3.5-L V6)"Needed new brake pads"
Anonymous, (2008 Lexus ES 3.5-L V6)"Had to replace parking brake cable etc. in order to pass vehicle safety inspection. Because of our Canadian winters and salt corrosion it is a common problem with all vehicles here"
Anonymous, PE (2008 Lexus ES 350 3.5-L V6)"Brakes sometime wearing more rapidly than normal"
Anonymous, NC (2008 Lexus ES 350 3.5-L V6)"brake squeal when going in reverse. Had to change brake pads and install new shim kit"
Anonymous, VA (2008 Lexus ES 350 3.5-L V6)"hasd to replacebrake pads etc with less than 8000 miles"
Anonymous, NY (2008 Lexus ES 350 3.5-L V6)"REAR BREAK WARE AFTER 47000 MILES. REALY REAR BRAKES. FRONT HAVE PLENTY OF PAD LEFT"
Arthur B., MO (2008 Lexus ES 350 3.5-L V6)"Steering wheel shake when braking"
Anonymous, MN (2008 Lexus ES 350.0 3.5-L V6)"During medium to heavy breaking going down hill the brake pulsates heavy enough to cause vibration never experienced on any other car I have driven. Very distracting!"
Anonymous, CA (2008 Lexus ES 3.5-L V6)"The rotors were warped which made the steering wheel and brake pedal vibrate during slow speed stops. Lexus already replaced the pads/rotors early for this same problem a few years ago under warranty. My wife NEVER has had on prior cars"
Anonymous, TX (2008 Lexus ES 350 3.5-L V6)"The rotors were warped, causing a bumping feeling. We were told it is not a safety issue, but we had it fixed anyway"
Anonymous, NV (2008 Lexus ES 350 3.5-L V6)"Replaced original front rotors"
Anonymous, SC (2008 Lexus ES 350 3.5-L V6)"replace them"
Anonymous, CA (2008 Lexus ES 350 3.5-L V6)"rotors caused vibration due to uneven wear: pads/rotors drivers front; changed pads and rotors on left and right front. Performed work myself a lot cheaper $ than dealer $$$"
Andrew Z., QC (2008 Lexus ES 350 3.5-L V6)"Replace front rotors. Not able to turn them for pad replacement."
Rodney S., PA (2008 Lexus ES 350.0 3.5-L V6)"when backing up, The brakes ALWAYS have a high squeak!! I was told, that's was Lexus do!"
Tim A., AL (2008 Lexus ES 350 3.5-L V6)"squeaking when backing up"
Joyce H., AZ (2008 Lexus ES 350 3.5-L V6)"REAR BREAK SQUEAL WHEN BACKING UP NO FIX"
Arthur B., MO (2008 Lexus ES 350 3.5-L V6)"Squeaking when I BACK ,especially after rain"
Virginia H., TX (2008 Lexus ES 350 3.5-L V6)"The squeaking of the brakes was embarrassing. My regular mechanic tried to fix it several time. Finally, a Lexus dealer was able to fix it and make it safer to drive."
Anonymous, (2008 Lexus ES 3.5-L V6)
"extream vibration on slight breaking at high speed"
Joyce H., AZ (2008 Lexus ES 350 3.5-L V6)