Hi
I notice I have a distinctive rattle coming from the front end of my Lexus is250
I have already brought it to Lexus Sw*ndon.. they agreed that there is a rattle but didn't think it was brake related??
The reason I think it is the brakes / discs.. when you drive over joints in the road surface or over any slight bump, you can hear a clunky metal / rattle noise coming from the front end.
If you drive over the same bump again with the brakes slightly pressed... there isn't a rattle?
Lexus have already shimmed and replaced the retaining clips on the pads (they also put on loads of copper grease)
I have only clocked up circa 4000 miles on the car since I purchased it - but is an approved used Lexus (about 62k in total on the clock)
On my own investigation, I noticed fairly significant wear on the front discs, does anyone know the minimum thickness for the front Lexus discs? they are original Lexus discs from what I can see.
I would really appreciate your help.. Its a shame but this little problem is taking the enjoyment out of my new car! (new to me)
Unfortunately it is not the only problem I have had with the car though! Lexus I am disappointed!!
I have previously owned Toyota's for 13 years (never had any problems) I wish I could say the same now!