longroute

Recently took my newly acquired 07 GS350 in for the 60K maintainence, and asked the service dept to check my squeaking brakes also. Upon picking the car up, the service consultant said that this squealing is normal for this model and "its just the nature of the beast".

I've searched the forum and couldn't find a definitive answer for this. The squealing has become increasingly loud to the point where the car is almost undriveable. Any suggestions?

bigblack06

iTrader: (20)

Maybe you actually need new brake pads or maybe the rotors are new and the brake pads are old, and there is a TSB for the brakes, do a search or maybe Ill look if I have time.

dunnojack

you drove 60k miles already. never changed your brakes before?

msgs350

iTrader: (2)

There is an updated TSB for this. I just had mine done, BUT when did you have your brakes pads replaced last? who did them?

longroute

Just bought the car 1k miles ago. Got a friend that's a mechanic and he advised to get the brake pads changed since the front brakes are 80% worn and the back are practically new. I'm planning on purchasing some pads from the Lexus dealership in the am. Is this a wise move. If so, what should I expect to pay for parts?

JBasco20

iTrader: (1)

i had squealing brakes and they changed pads, rotors & shims. no squeal since they did the TSB...

longroute

Had my mechanic install new front rotors, brakes, and rear brakes are fairly new but it's still squeaking. I'm going to take it back to the dealership in the next few days and keep my fingers crossed. Not a good start for my 1st Lexus

HotShotEng

Try this TBS

longroute

It was a duralast shim kit that caused this attack on my checking account:
$340 New rotors (did not need these, ill advice from my mechanic)
$80 new brakes (again, didnt need but I guess it never hurts)
$100 labor: local mechanic
$120 new shim install (dealership)

An expensive lesson learned but I'm relieved that the squealing is gone.