maz

Lately when I start driving my car and I brake after pulling out of my driveway I hear an odd thump sound right when I press the brake. Like something moves and hits something. This also happens when I accelerate but only right when I'm starting to drive. After I've been driving for a while it seems to go away or I just hear it less. Has anyone had this problem? Time to take it to the dealer?

Coconut

Where does it sound like its coming from?

dpham

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had the same exact problem never found out what caused it but it went away think it was from the cold or something like that

m450

iTrader: (1)

I got the same problem! Thought it was coming from my glove box, but nope. Sound like it's coming from the right side under the hood.

ULTiMaX99

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is it coming from the rear? does it sound like the reports made in this thread: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...driveways.html

Lets Drive

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It's not a problem, as its due to the floating caliper design of our brakes. A number of other vehicles use the same design, and it's most apparent, as you say, when braking, accelerating, or reversing.

The article below discusses some of the pros and cons:

http://www.turbomagazine.com/tech/tu...em/rotors.html

dangy

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Its probley your VTEC kickin in.

Coconut

No... it couldn't be your VTEC since it kicks in at 9,000 rpm

maz

To me, it sounds like its coming from the rear. Its not a creak, but just a quick momentary thump sound. Don't think it's coming from the sunroof.

dangy

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Ohh **** I have forgot! I feel like a n00b now