Brakes Squealing
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Brakes Squealing
I have had my 2013 GS-350 since August of last year. I was initially very pleased with my purchase. Don't get me wrong, I am a Lexus Lover and believe overall their vehicles are some of the most reliable and sporty looking.
Shortly after reaching the 2,500 mile mark, my brakes started squealing incessantly. This happens primarily when I am braking at low speeds and in stop-and-go traffic. The vehicle stops just fine though. I have tried pumping the brakes and even making rolling stops but the noise can not be concealed. I recently took the vehicle in for the 10k service and voiced my concern to the technician. Needless to say, they first acted as though they could not hear the noise. I did insist on a ride along with the technician to confirm and the noise started before we even made it out of the driveway.
I have taken my vehicle in a total of 3 (three) times citing the squealing brakes as an issue. I paid too much for this car for this to be an issue. I mean, I wanted an attention getter but not in this way.
I have seen a bulletin along these lines for the FSport GS-350 which apparently does not apply. Any advice or anyone experiencing the same.
Shortly after reaching the 2,500 mile mark, my brakes started squealing incessantly. This happens primarily when I am braking at low speeds and in stop-and-go traffic. The vehicle stops just fine though. I have tried pumping the brakes and even making rolling stops but the noise can not be concealed. I recently took the vehicle in for the 10k service and voiced my concern to the technician. Needless to say, they first acted as though they could not hear the noise. I did insist on a ride along with the technician to confirm and the noise started before we even made it out of the driveway.
I have taken my vehicle in a total of 3 (three) times citing the squealing brakes as an issue. I paid too much for this car for this to be an issue. I mean, I wanted an attention getter but not in this way.
I have seen a bulletin along these lines for the FSport GS-350 which apparently does not apply. Any advice or anyone experiencing the same.
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Last month I took the car in for the TSB brake. They had to order the special new parts for the front only. Two days later they replaced it, and did not machine the rotors (I had 10k on original pads). Within two miles it squeal again!
The car continued to squeal for the next 1k miles. This weekend I did a bedding procedure on the brakes to see if it makes any difference. None.
So yes, this is really embarrassing to drive a Lexus and have this problem. I'm going to drive for a few more thousand miles to see if it goes away. I'll probably contact Lexus to see if they can do anything.
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But looks like not a lot of people have this problem. Mine started squealing around 3-4k miles. They replaced pads (new parts number) at 10k. Now at 12k it's still squealing. So I'm going to try and get them to replace both pads and disc since they were never right in the first place. Really don't want them to start machining down my disc.
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I have had my 2013 GS-350 since August of last year. I was initially very pleased with my purchase. Don't get me wrong, I am a Lexus Lover and believe overall their vehicles are some of the most reliable and sporty looking.
Shortly after reaching the 2,500 mile mark, my brakes started squealing incessantly. This happens primarily when I am braking at low speeds and in stop-and-go traffic. The vehicle stops just fine though. I have tried pumping the brakes and even making rolling stops but the noise can not be concealed. I recently took the vehicle in for the 10k service and voiced my concern to the technician. Needless to say, they first acted as though they could not hear the noise. I did insist on a ride along with the technician to confirm and the noise started before we even made it out of the driveway.
I have taken my vehicle in a total of 3 (three) times citing the squealing brakes as an issue. I paid too much for this car for this to be an issue. I mean, I wanted an attention getter but not in this way.
I have seen a bulletin along these lines for the FSport GS-350 which apparently does not apply. Any advice or anyone experiencing the same.
Shortly after reaching the 2,500 mile mark, my brakes started squealing incessantly. This happens primarily when I am braking at low speeds and in stop-and-go traffic. The vehicle stops just fine though. I have tried pumping the brakes and even making rolling stops but the noise can not be concealed. I recently took the vehicle in for the 10k service and voiced my concern to the technician. Needless to say, they first acted as though they could not hear the noise. I did insist on a ride along with the technician to confirm and the noise started before we even made it out of the driveway.
I have taken my vehicle in a total of 3 (three) times citing the squealing brakes as an issue. I paid too much for this car for this to be an issue. I mean, I wanted an attention getter but not in this way.
I have seen a bulletin along these lines for the FSport GS-350 which apparently does not apply. Any advice or anyone experiencing the same.
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#10
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Sorry you guys are having to put up with this. It is embarrassing, but even expensive cars aren't immune to this. My Audi A6 4.2 (over $50k in 2002) had brakes that squealed constantly. I eventually traded it in because of that and poor service.
I've been lucky so far with my GS F-Sport. 8,300 miles and no squeals. It is weird that it seems to be isolated to a few cars.
I've been lucky so far with my GS F-Sport. 8,300 miles and no squeals. It is weird that it seems to be isolated to a few cars.
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Problem can definitely be fixed .. developed the problem around 4,000 km .. brought to dealer twice but was not able to reproduce the sound. First attempt they just service the pad & rotor, doesn't help. The second time I insisted if the problem remain, I am going to take issue to their management .. after they change the front roters and pads .. now with 22,000 km mileage and no more squealing.
Don't let this problem stop you from enjoying a great car, when the issue can be resolved. The dealers are just lazy at times .. show they the discussions at the forum.
Don't let this problem stop you from enjoying a great car, when the issue can be resolved. The dealers are just lazy at times .. show they the discussions at the forum.
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My car is just starting to squeal at low speed stops. I have about 1100 miles on it. I don't think I can what to fix it at 5k or 10k. You pay over 55k for the car and it makes noises like a jalopy.
I'm bummed. What do you do to "bed" in the brakes?
I'm bummed. What do you do to "bed" in the brakes?
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