rfcbuf Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 My 19998 GS 400 (60,000 mi.) makes a mild brake noise when brakes are applied at slow speed. I don't think the noise come from the car's leaning as it is heard even when comming to a rolling stop. Had same noise when car was new and under warantee 3 years ago, some clip was replaced and noise stopped. Can anyone advise what is going on. I have just replace rotors and pads by a local repair shop and remember that this noise was noticed long before the recent brake job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLY Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 My 19998 GS 400 (60,000 mi.) makes a mild brake noise when brakes are applied at slow speed. I don't think the noise come from the car's leaning as it is heard even when comming to a rolling stop. Had same noise when car was new and under warantee 3 years ago, some clip was replaced and noise stopped. Can anyone advise what is going on. I have just replace rotors and pads by a local repair shop and remember that this noise was noticed long before the recent brake job. ← It will be interesting to hear responses to your question. I have a 2001 GS and have a brake noise or clunk, usually only after the emergency parking brake has been applied. I just purchased the car, so, I called Lexus and they thought it was the parking brake repositioning it self. But, said I should bring it in and have it checked, which I will. They also indicated that was a problem on some of the GS models, but did not specify which years. When I get it in, and have it checked, I will let you know what they say. <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboGS300 Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 Search for my reply on brakes on another thread, it will answer any questions you might be having about brakes. It's called brake squeal, brake bads are vibrating (or resonating). Fix is to apply brake quiet stuff, or silicone to back of pads, install clip or adjust clip, or resurface the rotors <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfcbuf Posted March 23, 2005 Author Share Posted March 23, 2005 Search for my reply on brakes on another thread, it will answer any questions you might be having about brakes. It's called brake squeal, brake bads are vibrating (or resonating). Fix is to apply brake quiet stuff, or silicone to back of pads, install clip or adjust clip, or resurface the rotors <_< ← The noise is more of a mild clunk sound than a squeel. As I mentioned some time ago while car was under warantee same noise occured and was fixed with a "clip" replacement. What is a clip? and can I safely drive the car and have the clip replaced later? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboGS300 Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 If you would have searched you would have found this <_< brake clunk Here's some more good info for anyone with any problems in the front end. folks, i finally decidied to change my front lower ball joints this morning, kinda woke up this morning feeling exceptionally blessed and good so i dove into the front end .. took me all of 30 mins to do both sides .. you should have seen my drivers side joint. once i removed it , it nearly fell apart in my hands.. the entire joint was busted and bobbling around. i did not use a pickle fork. i have a good stock of tools in my home garge , air compressor etc etc ,so i used a good pitman arm puller and popped the tie rod ends off in like 30 seconds , then popped the ball joint out in about 5 mins.. now i have only 65k on my 99 and my car was born and driven in south flotida all its life.. i bought her with barley 40k miles on her 2 yrs ago.. the reason for this post is, i cant beleive how tight my front end got, it feels like a brand new car again in the front end.. tight , responsive , AND NO SHIMMY , OR VIBRATIONS ..gone , completely gone .. smooth as silk..i have all possible susp braces and coilovers and running a 2in + drop up front with 19in and smooth as glass now.. my theory which i always suspected is , we put a tremendous amount of stress on our front ends with 19-20in wheels , stiff/firm coilovers and big brakes .. the energy has to be transferred/absorbed somewhere.. well it finds itself down to your ball joints and tie rod ends rather quickly.. my advice to those who are getting a understeering , swaying type sensation while driving , on and off again vibrations and shimmy, clicking noise when you sit in car, and just overall bad tracking in the front end , spend the 75 per side get the joints and change them out and spend the extra 80 and get the outer tie rod ends to go with it as well .. after your done get a good wheel alignment and your front end will bring back that smiling feeling again just wanted to let you guys know for what its worth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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