Keeping your Lexus GS400 brakes in good condition is not hard, once you are familiar with the signs and symptoms of brake trouble. Fortunately, brake problems are usually fairly straightforward to diagnose when you know what you are looking for. Your GS400 brakes are designed to give you plenty of warning before they fail completely, and the warning signs typically present themselves through either the sound or the feel of your brakes.

Since your Lexus GS400 brakes should operate without any noise, if you hear any sound coming from your brakes, there is a problem that needs to be addressed. If your brakes are emitting a high-pitched squealing or squeaking sound that does not affect the performance of your brakes, this is a sign that your brake pads are worn down and must be replaced soon.

Many drivers choose to ignore squeaking GS400 brakes, but if you do, the sound will eventually become a loud, metallic grating or grinding noise, which means that your brake rotors are damaged and you will have to replace both your pads and your rotors. The feel of your Lexus GS400 brakes can also indicate trouble. Shuddering brakes or brakes that pull to one side usually mean worn brake rotors. If your GS400 brakes are hard or resistant to pressure, this can indicate a pinched line, a bad power booster, or frozen calipers. Soft brakes mean that you are low on hydraulic brake fluid, which may be caused by a leak in your master cylinder, or in your brake lines or hoses.Fortunately, you can get all the brake components you need to repair your brakes right here in our extensive online catalogue for less.