New Brakes Grinding
07-22-17, 08:39 PM
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New Brakes Grinding
I just installed OEM front brake pads bought from the Lexus dealer, on my 2007 AWD GS350. I have done the "break in" stopping and have a low level grinding noise while driving and a loud grind when stopping. Is this normal or did I do something wrong?
07-22-17, 10:06 PM
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And they are not that expensive:
https://www.lexuspartsnow.com/parts/...945-30330.html
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07-22-17, 10:32 PM
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07-23-17, 07:07 AM
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How are your rotors? New or old? Reusing shims is fine as long as you use a good synthetic lube on the back. Have you flushed your brake fluid and are your calipers in good shape?
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07-23-17, 07:09 AM
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07-23-17, 09:49 AM
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If your fluid is old and it causes a caliper to stick or fail, yes you can get brake noise. Old brake fluid holds moisture and can cause corrosion in your brake system. I just mentioned the above items because they can cause your brake system not to function like it should. Good luck.
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07-23-17, 10:03 AM
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The rotors were original but didn't feel like they had grooves or were warped. Car has 86,000 miles, I wouldn't imagine the brake fluid being bad.
07-23-17, 11:14 AM
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A 2007 with 86K miles with original brake fluid is not ideal. Hopefully it's been done with prior servicing. My cars usually get a brake flush every 30K miles or every 3-4 years.
07-23-17, 11:55 AM
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Just this weekend, while pulling up to a drive thru ATM I noticed a creeking sound coming from the front brakes as I engaged them. It really sounded nasty and embarrassing. The brakes on this car were replaced last Jan 2017 by the previous owner. Any theories on what I'm facing?
07-23-17, 03:25 PM
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Just this weekend, while pulling up to a drive thru ATM I noticed a creeking sound coming from the front brakes as I engaged them. It really sounded nasty and embarrassing. The brakes on this car were replaced last Jan 2017 by the previous owner. Any theories on what I'm facing?
07-23-17, 10:32 PM
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I'd get the wheels off and check you didn't install a pad 'inside out' first. I don't know if it's possible with the GS350, but your description sounds like the backing plate is making contact with the rotor.