2017 IS 300 Squeaking Brakes
06-29-18, 10:54 AM
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Driver School Candidate
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2017 IS 300 Squeaking Brakes
Is this an issue with all Lexus IS models? Mine squeal nearly everyday when I start the car after its been sitting for a few hours. Just want to know if this is normal for Lexus
06-29-18, 01:56 PM
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06-29-18, 05:40 PM
#3
The Lexus brake pads are a ultra high grade brake material that has a big bite. It’s Japanese made. Your squeal is because the pads are made of metallic and are design for good stops. In this case it is the drivers braking habit that the brakes are overheating and glazing the surface
06-29-18, 05:49 PM
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Well I have the same pads and no squeal soooo.....
06-29-18, 05:53 PM
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07-05-18, 01:16 AM
#7
Driver School Candidate
My 2017 is300 with almost 15k miles does the same thing after sitting for a while too. I’m guessing from the brakes being just cold to actually warming them up. It will do it for the first couple pumps and then it’s gone after that. Really annoying pulling out of my driveway in front of neighbors and them hearing them squeak.
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07-05-18, 08:19 AM
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Lexus Test Driver
The Lexus brake pads are a ultra high grade brake material that has a big bite. It’s Japanese made. Your squeal is because the pads are made of metallic and are design for good stops. In this case it is the drivers braking habit that the brakes are overheating and glazing the surface
Our brake pads are actually German made. Not japanese made.
07-05-18, 08:21 AM
#9
Lexus Test Driver
As far as squeal, you'll want to wash your wheels/brakes with high pressure water fairly often to blast away any dust that accumulates in the brackets the pads sit in.
07-30-18, 02:55 AM
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07-30-18, 01:22 PM
#11
Lexus Test Driver
No guide. just point high pressure water nozzle at brakes.
if you're painted, just better hope you did a good paint job.
if you're painted, just better hope you did a good paint job.
10-19-18, 07:49 PM
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Driver School Candidate
So it’s dust that’s accumulating in the pads that’s causing the squeaking? I’ve been having this same issue and it’s annoying pulling out of the driveway In the morning. Are their better brake pads that block dust and anything else from getting in?
10-19-18, 07:50 PM
#13
Pole Position
You could go akebono ceramic which have much less brake dust I mean A LOT less, but you’ll be sacrificing that hard initial bite you get from the high friction high dust pads.
10-20-18, 04:44 AM
#15
Yes. It's a more linear braking experience. I actually like that as it's easier to modulate the brakes especially in traffic, but others would rather the off/on "bite" sensation you get with the semi-metalic OEM pads.