Clicking noise sound when I apply brakes in reverse at low speed
12-11-11, 01:31 AM
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Clicking noise sound when I apply brakes in reverse at low speed
Hi all,
I was wondering if any of you had this problem on your ride, clicking noise when you apply brakes in reverse? ( I had this problem as well on my previous toyota ) it's annoying that I have to hear this sound again
. My car is 6 mo old and I just put 5000km so far on my ride , I guess i can let the dealer handle it ?
I was wondering if any of you had this problem on your ride, clicking noise when you apply brakes in reverse? ( I had this problem as well on my previous toyota ) it's annoying that I have to hear this sound again
. My car is 6 mo old and I just put 5000km so far on my ride , I guess i can let the dealer handle it ?
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12-11-11, 06:06 AM
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yes, mine makes this sound as well. It is the floating calipers system on the cars. While I didnt have this on previous RXs, it is noticeable in the 3gen RX but not as loud as my IS
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FYI: i found something weak for Lexus or i guess I can called it Toyota as well, when I just got the car a week after I discover something on the under-body , I see some surface rust has been developed esp on (suspension frames). I have pictures if you would like to see it. I did make a claim to LEXUS canada, but they declined with their stupid reason (Its normal every car has it
).Come on I had mercedes and bmw's , they dont have those problem
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12-11-11, 07:54 PM
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completely normal. it is the sound of the pads moving forward and backward when the vehicle is moving forward and backward which is why you will hear it when you are in reverse and have just moving forward in drive.
12-11-11, 08:25 PM
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Completely normal, I've heard it on all kinds of vehicles, some are more pronounced than others. If you are going to dump Lexus for a reason like this it is irrational, but it is your money.
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I hear the same noise, unfortunately. I would certainly call this an abnormal noise, especially for a Lexus. I find that the noise only happens the car has the chance to rock backwards a good amount, which is easily done stopping while backing up as others have mentioned. I can almost always hear the noise when coming to a complete stop on an upward incline too.
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12-03-12, 08:31 PM
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My wife has had her 10 RX 18 months and this caliper noise just started 2 weeks ago. This is my third Lexus love the cars but this noise is not normal. It's annoying has anyone found a permanent fix? The noise can only be heard on the drivers front wheel.
12-04-12, 04:30 AM
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If you're sure it's 'abnormal', make a trip to the dealer while it's still under warranty.
12-04-12, 11:56 AM
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I took it to the dealer and they explained that the noise is from the caliper and the pads and is considered "normal". This is my third lexus and this is the first time I am hearing this noise. 18 months with the RX and it only started 2 weeks ago. I have read other lexus threads here on CL on this in particular issue. What I am asking is there a fix? Any help would be great. Thanks.