mrbothered

Thanks guys. It's booked in for next week. I lost a Camry due to a timing belt. I'd had it 8 years and replaced one bulb.

Hi all, I bought a 2002 IS200 with around 40000 on the clock. I was informed it only needed a belt every 100,000 mikes (which was later revised to 60,000) There is a sticker on the engine stating it had a new belt in 2008. The mileage is now at 81,000. When should I go for a new belt?

Thank you.

Victory! Armed with the info from this thread I went back to my regular mechanic and suggested it was the rear discs. I asked him to change them a few days before I took the car in so he could get new discs. He fitted them and took the car for a spin. The noise was still there but he wouldn't give in. Eventually he noticed this...At the edge of the drum part of the brake 'disc' there is a groove. The purpose of this groove is to help keep dirt etc from entering the drum, there is a piece that goes in to the groove. He noticed that the inner edge of this groove was shiny on one disc but dirty and dull on the other suggesting something was rubbing. He took a grinder and just took off the edge of the piece that fits in the groove, just a few thou, and took it out again. NO MORE NOISE!!!

Excellent.

Thanks all.

And you have. I know what you mean. I have been a member on a couple of forums where a real sense of community existed and was full of helpful, friendly people. If I know anything I will share it with anybody who wants to know but some come, grab the info and leave, ho hum, such is life.

Thanks for that info bond 007. As I said, I have the same problem and was convinced it was coming from the front but... The other day our youngest son (17) was in the back and he said he thought it had got noisier and was coming from the back. Also, as the noise is in time with the wheel rotation I was fairly sure it must be related to the brakes. I shall take it to my local Lexus dealer with a bit more insight now. Thanks again.

It may not be a 'common' fault but it certainly isn't a one off either. I have spent over £500 so far trying to get rid of the thumping noise on mine. Mechanics say there is nothing wrong and can't find the problem. I cannot see how it can possibly be down to 'driver error', whatever that may be, I have had many cars including two Toyotas over the years but I have never had anything like this.

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=69819

I have a similar problem. Have a look here. http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=69819

Is this a common fault?

Thanks E910, I read the thread though but I don't think it's he same problem. Mine doesn't make any noise over bumps or in normal driving, it's purely when braking and only when braking. I will get the pins checked out though. I think in the end I may have to give it to my local Lexus dealer.

Hi, I have the same problem with my IS200 Sport - had 3 mechanics check it out and they all agreed it's the caliper. I was advised to change discs, pads and calipers. As an interim measure had them cleaned as I was about to go on hols, they've lasted until now (5mths). I'm in the process of having them done.

Hope this helps!

Cheers teenybop, if you don't mind me asking how much would that cost, roughly?

Thanks E910, I read the thread though but I don't think it's he same problem. Mine doesn't make any noise over bumps or in normal driving, it's purely when braking and only when braking. I will get the pins checked out though. I think in the end I may have to give it to my local Lexus dealer.

Could anybody give more info please?

Thanks for the reply Nick1881. I don't know to be honest, the mech checked out the steering geometry etc but I don't know the exact details. Are the slider pins part of the brakes, calipers? Is that a possible cause for this problem?

Thanks again.

Hi all, glad to have found this forum, hope somebody can help.

I have an 02 is200, 50000 miles, full service history. I love the car to bits but about three weeks ago I noticed a noise when I applied the brakes. It sounds as if there were a ridge on the disc. A thumping dull thud sort of noise that is obviously in time with the wheel speed, it slows down as the car does. It seems to be coming from the passenger side front. I have had the pads changed and new tyres, £140 each, ouch, as the tracking was slightly out. Made no difference. There is nothing felt through the pedal or steering wheel and apart from this noise the car is absolutely rock steady, no pulling or judders, nothing. The noise is only there when braking, as soon as I take my foot off the pedal it goes away. I have had it thoroughly checked out by a very competent mechanic twice and he is stumped, he can find nothing wrong, no play in any components at all. National, who did the tyres, also did their steering and suspension checks and found nothing wrong. but the noise is still there and it's driving me daft.

Can anybody suggest anything?

Thanks.