strange creaking noise when depressing brake pedal...
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strange creaking noise when depressing brake pedal...
My 2000 LS has developed an odd noise. When stopped, with the car good and warmed up (it does not do it when cold), I can press the brake pedal and I'm getting a creaking noise. I thought it was suspension related, but I've put in in neutral and there is no load on the suspension at all. I took it to my good independent shop, and they bled the system at all 4 corners. The petal does seem to be somewhat spongey, so I'm wondering if I've got brake master cylinder problems.
Anyone ever have anything like this?
Anyone ever have anything like this?
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It's probably the backing plates on your front brake pads if you're hearing the noise from the brakes themselves. They've become warped with age. It's nothing to worry about, but replacing the pads and backing plates will cure the noise. I had the same issue and this was the fix.
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No, the strut bars and bushing have been replaced...this is without question braking related. As I said, the noise happens while stopped with no load on the suspension at all.
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I am having the same problem. I had this problem before, and when I replaced my pads/backing plates/hardware OEM, the problem went away. Now it is back. Worse than ever! It happens in neutral and is very loud. Very apparent from the front left wheel. Why the heck can't Lexus make a quiet brake pad???? Or are my calipers about to seize or something?
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Bringing this from the dead. My 2000 ls having the exact same issue from the drivers side brake caliper area. Pads look good. Strut bars are new. Its the most horrible creaking and it only does it ince there is some heat in the brakes. Im thinking of replacing the caliper but dont want to if its just pads n hardware. Please help!!
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