Brake Pedal - Clicking Sound

[LS600owner]

I have a '63 plate LS600 hl (103k miles) which has developed a noticeable 'clicking' sound upon depressing the brake pedal.  Its more than the feint click you can expect with some hybrid Toyota/Lexus models.  Dealer had changed out the brake actuator under warranty (apparently) before, sound disappeared for a few months, and now its back. The message I get is that this is quite normal, but I am sure it isn't.  Any suggestions as this seems more than a microswitch operating.  The sounds comes from behind the front bulkhead, in the pedal box area.  Would like to know if anyone on this forum has experienced the same and/or has advice for me to present to the dealer.  Thanks.

[Newbie777]

6 hours ago, LS600owner said:

I have a '63 plate LS600 hl (103k miles) which has developed a noticeable 'clicking' sound upon depressing the brake pedal.  Its more than the feint click you can expect with some hybrid Toyota/Lexus models.  Dealer had changed out the brake actuator under warranty (apparently) before, sound disappeared for a few months, and now its back. The message I get is that this is quite normal, but I am sure it isn't.  Any suggestions as this seems more than a microswitch operating.  The sounds comes from behind the front bulkhead, in the pedal box area.  Would like to know if anyone on this forum has experienced the same and/or has advice for me to present to the dealer.  Thanks.

Hello LS600owner,

I have the 2010 ls600hl and do not hear the sounds other than the compressor, which is normal.

Personally, I disagree with the dealer and what you really need is someone local who has a similar model. The dealers know your car is rare and it is 10 or 11 years old.

Lexus engineers went through quite rigorous lengths to get this car as smooth and silent as possible, would they be happy with this. No chance!

[LS600owner]

I agree, it is definitely not normal and the view is they are not sure what to do.  Question is, where can you take the car to get the problem identified and resolved, although I will take this up with Lexus HQ next.  Thanks

[Newbie777]

On 1/14/2024 at 8:59 PM, LS600owner said:

I agree, it is definitely not normal and the view is they are not sure what to do.  Question is, where can you take the car to get the problem identified and resolved, although I will take this up with Lexus HQ next.  Thanks

If you know if any good indys that you can try, it should take 5 mins for a good mechanic, they will know whether this is normal or not.

I would start off with seeing the Manager of the servicing department and explain it is a faulty part.

No joy. Go to the Manager of the dealership next.

If you are not getting anywhere write to Lexus head office as a formal complaint. Get the reference number and take that back to the dealership, why? As a lot of people complain and then give up. If you show them the complaint number they know they have to look into as it affects their targets etc.

Please remember we are good hearted people and are only asking for fairness. So if it a faulty part,  then it should be replaced