creaking noise when applying the brake
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creaking noise when applying the brake
Hi,
I have a 99 Lexus ES300 and just noticed today that when I apply the brake I hear a creaking noise coming from the front of the car.
It only happens when I apply the brake.
I also tried it when I started the car and it wasn't happening (no noise) and then after driving for 15 mins. it started occuring.
Any idea what that could be and is it serious?
Thanks!
I have a 99 Lexus ES300 and just noticed today that when I apply the brake I hear a creaking noise coming from the front of the car.
It only happens when I apply the brake.
I also tried it when I started the car and it wasn't happening (no noise) and then after driving for 15 mins. it started occuring.
Any idea what that could be and is it serious?
Thanks!
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lubrication? other than the sliders pins i don't see where else u can solve a problem like this with lubrication.
but from the sounds of it, it probably has nothing to do with the sliders.
if noise is coming from when u apply the brakes, it could only be pads getting worn. once the rotor/pads warm up u'd get noise.
go check your pads, if it's worn, get them changed. simple
but from the sounds of it, it probably has nothing to do with the sliders.
if noise is coming from when u apply the brakes, it could only be pads getting worn. once the rotor/pads warm up u'd get noise.
go check your pads, if it's worn, get them changed. simple
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Hi All,
I checked the brakes and the pads are good with a lot of life left on them. I also checked the brake fluid and that is at max. The noise is only coming from the front driver side.
I checked the brakes and the pads are good with a lot of life left on them. I also checked the brake fluid and that is at max. The noise is only coming from the front driver side.
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i've never heard about lubricating shims....
lot of life left doesn't mean it's going to be quiet. go get a mechanic to inspect it or just change the pads yourself.
lot of life left doesn't mean it's going to be quiet. go get a mechanic to inspect it or just change the pads yourself.
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i took the car for another spin today and it felt like the temperature of the brake area is hotter than the passenger side's brake area. i'm not sure but i suspect maybe the caliper maybe dying on me. i did bring the lubricant so lets see how that works first.
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another note, if OP already knows thta one caliper is hotter than the other, its for sure just a seized caliper, get a replacement rebuilt caliper
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