Skizz Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Hi all, I just test drove a 2000 SC 300 that I'm contemplating purchasing. It appeared to be in great condition, except that I noticed, upon braking at lower speeds, that there was a grumbling sound that could be heard and felt underneath the seats. Any ideas on what this could be? I'm having my mechanic check it out on Monday before making the purchase, just thought I'd post and get some of your opinions as well. Thanks all, Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEX_MAN Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Could be the brakes grinding ,needs to be changed. Metal on metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatingupblacktop Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Check how much is left on the pads. Check if there is debris stuck in between the pad and the rotor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCF3 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Intermittent or constant grinding sound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dens Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 yea i have the same problem but on sc400 , going to the shop today ill let you know later on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveMcKenz Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Hi all,I just test drove a 2000 SC 300 that I'm contemplating purchasing. It appeared to be in great condition, except that I noticed, upon braking at lower speeds, that there was a grumbling sound that could be heard and felt underneath the seats. Any ideas on what this could be? I'm having my mechanic check it out on Monday before making the purchase, just thought I'd post and get some of your opinions as well. Thanks all, Scott Of course it could be brake pad/rotor noise, but it could also be lower control arm bushings. Have someone apply and release the brakes going o to 1 mph, repeatedly. Watch the front wheel. If it moves front to back, it should be LCA bushings. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveMcKenz Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Well, for me it was lower control arm bushings (front) and thanks to Gordon at Carsons Toyota I got a pair of Supra LCA's delivered for $476. I tried to DIY but I couldn't get the ball joint apart, so I had my local indy mechanic do the job. Huge difference. Feel like a car 10 years younger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acelondon Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Rusty Rotors? Happens every time my Charger sits for a while. Goes away with some braking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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