Noise when braking

[hystria]

i hear a noise when braking firmly, like something is knocking 2-3 times in the front of the car...
before having it checked, did that happen to anyone else :iono:

[GabL]

I don't have this problem, however, I have another problem with the brake. When I'm stopped, and applied the hand brake, I have to pull the handle pretty high in order to get the car to steady, or else it will be making squaking sound when I step out of the car or moving inside the car. Is this because of the Drum brake? As this is the first car I have drum brake on. Thanks.

[drifto]

i hear a noise when braking firmly, like something is knocking 2-3 times in the front of the car...
before having it checked, did that happen to anyone else :iono:

um have you had anything worked on for your car in the front? does it happen uphill downhill flat roads?

[drifto]

I don't have this problem, however, I have another problem with the brake. When I'm stopped, and applied the hand brake, I have to pull the handle pretty high in order to get the car to steady, or else it will be making squaking sound when I step out of the car or moving inside the car. Is this because of the Drum brake? As this is the first car I have drum brake on. Thanks.

yeah you need to adjust your e-brake

http://www.etimago.com/yaris/repairmanual/Parking%20Brake.pdf

[hystria]

um have you had anything worked on for your car in the front? does it happen uphill downhill flat roads?

springs changed... probably some bolt not tight enough...

[marcus]

if it knocks during hard braking its your abs system... antilock braking system.. thats normal..comes in handy on winter....nothing to worry about.:headbang:


i hear a noise when braking firmly, like something is knocking 2-3 times in the front of the car...
before having it checked, did that happen to anyone else :iono:

[MeggiemobileSFLA]

If its more of a "click click" and you can hear inside the car, I had the same problem. Had to have the brake switch replaced which is up under your steering wheel area.

[hystria]

it comes actually from the front brakes area - no abs
did check it, with no results as far

[drifto]

well if you had springs done. the strut bolt may be too loose or a strut mount bolt may not be torqued properly. i would check them out first. if so it will sound like the brakes are loose during braking or on bumpy roads.

[nsmitchell]

As a side note, only use Toyota OEM brake pads. Cheap pads on Toyotas and Hondas will squeal even if you use all the brake quiet goo possible.