It sounds like a bad master cylinder.Usually if the ABS unit has an issue it will set a trouble code related to the pressure at that wheel or lack thereof.When master cylinders by-pass internally they wont set codes, but the pedal will go to floor with lighter pressure, but if pushed hard they will usually hold pressure. I found this forum that is dedicated to the Lexus IS. been around awhile, you should be able to find somebody out there with the same issue if it is indeed a common problem.
http://my.is/
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Friday, March 5th, 2010 AT 12:44 PM