Brake Failure, Annoying Sounds From Dash
06-02-06, 05:21 PM
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Brake Failure, Annoying Sounds From Dash
I got a problem with my GS300 (platinum series if it matters)
On my way on about a 45 minute trip my back passanger tire stats grinding very hard, however at the time I had no choice but to drive it home (very late and very urgent trip).
So i take it home and notice the brake pad is very low and the rotor has an substantial about of grooves in it, especially compared to the others which are smooth and new looking.
So my plan is to take it to get it fixed however when i turned my car on the next day to go take it to get it fixed several of my dash lights came on (brake, vsc?, abs?, and the car is now making a continous beeping sound. Since the bake lamp light was on I decided to check the brake fluid and sure enough it was low. So i replace it and in about one-two minutes of letting the car runpumping the brakes the sound stops. Fixed NO!
The GS is leaking brake fluid out of that same tire! Now i dont know if its the seals or if I have to replace my Caliper along with the brake pads.
Does anyone have any experience with this?
Why is it so worn down on that tire and why is it leaking?
I Have 20' rims on the car too
On my way on about a 45 minute trip my back passanger tire stats grinding very hard, however at the time I had no choice but to drive it home (very late and very urgent trip).
So i take it home and notice the brake pad is very low and the rotor has an substantial about of grooves in it, especially compared to the others which are smooth and new looking.
So my plan is to take it to get it fixed however when i turned my car on the next day to go take it to get it fixed several of my dash lights came on (brake, vsc?, abs?, and the car is now making a continous beeping sound. Since the bake lamp light was on I decided to check the brake fluid and sure enough it was low. So i replace it and in about one-two minutes of letting the car runpumping the brakes the sound stops. Fixed NO!
The GS is leaking brake fluid out of that same tire! Now i dont know if its the seals or if I have to replace my Caliper along with the brake pads.
Does anyone have any experience with this?
Why is it so worn down on that tire and why is it leaking?
I Have 20' rims on the car too
06-02-06, 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Breakaway
I got a problem with my GS300 (platinum series if it matters)
On my way on about a 45 minute trip my back passanger tire stats grinding very hard, however at the time I had no choice but to drive it home (very late and very urgent trip).
So i take it home and notice the brake pad is very low and the rotor has an substantial about of grooves in it, especially compared to the others which are smooth and new looking.
So my plan is to take it to get it fixed however when i turned my car on the next day to go take it to get it fixed several of my dash lights came on (brake, vsc?, abs?, and the car is now making a continous beeping sound. Since the bake lamp light was on I decided to check the brake fluid and sure enough it was low. So i replace it and in about one-two minutes of letting the car runpumping the brakes the sound stops. Fixed NO!
The GS is leaking brake fluid out of that same tire! Now i dont know if its the seals or if I have to replace my Caliper along with the brake pads.
Does anyone have any experience with this?
Why is it so worn down on that tire and why is it leaking?
I Have 20' rims on the car too
On my way on about a 45 minute trip my back passanger tire stats grinding very hard, however at the time I had no choice but to drive it home (very late and very urgent trip).
So i take it home and notice the brake pad is very low and the rotor has an substantial about of grooves in it, especially compared to the others which are smooth and new looking.
So my plan is to take it to get it fixed however when i turned my car on the next day to go take it to get it fixed several of my dash lights came on (brake, vsc?, abs?, and the car is now making a continous beeping sound. Since the bake lamp light was on I decided to check the brake fluid and sure enough it was low. So i replace it and in about one-two minutes of letting the car runpumping the brakes the sound stops. Fixed NO!
The GS is leaking brake fluid out of that same tire! Now i dont know if its the seals or if I have to replace my Caliper along with the brake pads.
Does anyone have any experience with this?
Why is it so worn down on that tire and why is it leaking?
I Have 20' rims on the car too
06-04-06, 12:15 PM
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Its ny caliper seal, my brake pad fell off does anyone know how that was possible??
Dothey sell brake caliper kits or just the whole replacement set?
Auto zone has it for 39.99 after trade in
Dothey sell brake caliper kits or just the whole replacement set?
Auto zone has it for 39.99 after trade in
06-04-06, 12:28 PM
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You can get a brake caliper rebuild kit from Lexus. I'm in the process of rebuilding my SupraTT brakes. The rebuild kit consists of all the seals and such. It cost like $25 for the kit. Make sure you know what your doing though. If not take it to a shop.
06-04-06, 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Breakaway
I was told they do not makie rebuild kits for this year/model
Does anyone know where I could find one?
Does anyone know where I could find one?
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