Hey guys, I havent been on this forum in a few years but I needed some answers and came to the trustworthy source.

I'm a long time Lexus owner of several diff models. I just bought an 01 IS300, and brought the car home a week ago. I've been traveling for all week and came home today and took the car out. When shifting from reverse to drive, there is a super loud noise in the brakes/suspension area. Same noise when going from Drive to reverse. Has anyone encountered in this , found a resolution? I did some searching in the forums, and found no answers.
All brakes and rotors are normal and new on the car. It's not lowered, and the noise wasnt there when I test drove it several times.

Moderators please help! I'm super scared suddenly, and am in super panic mode.

I'm on standby for any help!

 

Hmmm...

Here is a good thread on the subject:
http://my.is/forums/f89/all-purpose-...thread-285175/
(I would check your endlinks first, but go down the list to make sure)

+ I would def check this out since your IS is a '01.
http://my.is/forums/f87/important-is...-wheel-284912/

 

I hope you don't mind me emailing you. I have just purchased a IS300 Sportcross. I have a similar problem as you have posted on the popping sound when you change gear from forward to reverse. Were you able to resolve your problem on your IS300? I had my brakes checked out by Toyota dealership prior to my purchase and they didn't find any problem. I didn't notice the problem till I brought the car. The brakes on my IS300 does not make a popping sound all the time when I brake, it only does it when I change it from reverse to forward or if I am on the freeway on a grade downhill and I am braking every 5 seconds. Any response from you on how how you resolved the popping sound from when you brake would be appreciated.

 

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Is it like a clicking sort of noise that happens maybe once or twice? These vehicles have issues with the brake pads shifting in the hardware typically exhibiting itsself when shifting direction of vehicle. I know it's loud but won't cause you any issues with braking. When you see your dealer they will likely suggest either replacing the brake hardware/pads or maybe just lubricating the hardware.