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There is a noise that many of these vehicles suffer as a symptom from a problem in the brake system. It produces a honking or grunting type sound when firm pressure is applied to the brake pedal.
I have been having a loud barking sound near the driver side lower side near or behind the firewall. This occurs regularly when braking and even occurs when I depress the brake so I can turn the car on. It mostly happens when nearing a complete stop and pressing the brakes moderately. The pedal will even vibrate like a cell phone with noise. There appears slightly reduced braking response as this happens although not much. It sounds like old pipes with fluid moving through it but sharper. Very disappointing for Lexus.
- Long Beach, CA, USA
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- Delray Beach, FL, USA