Thumping sound by rear passenger tire - Toyota Yaris Forums

chloe.the.yaris · 08-15-2012, 09:13 AM

I drive a Toyota 07 Yaris. My Dad recently changed the brake drums and shoes about a month ago. Recently (within the last week) when I press my brakes down firmly I hear a "thumping" sound only by my rear passenger tire. What could this be and how do I go about fixing it?

CTScott · 08-15-2012, 11:31 AM

Tough to tell without hearing it, but I would think that there is a good chance that something is not where it should be within the drum, like he may have missed connecting one of the spring ends.

CoryM · 08-15-2012, 11:26 PM

Yeah, Scott is likely correct. Take the brakes apart and inspect. It's also possible if the drums were machined badly the shoes are riding out in the groove, then banging back into place. Not too common, but it happens.

chloe.the.yaris · 08-16-2012, 12:48 PM

Thank you. I am going to take it into my maintenance guy and see what the issue could be. I am hoping it's am easy fix.

bronsin · 08-16-2012, 12:51 PM

When you have work done and then soon after theres an issue in that area....suspect the work you had done!

08-15-2012, 09:13 AM	#1
chloe.the.yaris Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 2	Thumping sound by rear passenger tire I drive a Toyota 07 Yaris. My Dad recently changed the brake drums and shoes about a month ago. Recently (within the last week) when I press my brakes down firmly I hear a "thumping" sound only by my rear passenger tire. What could this be and how do I go about fixing it?

08-15-2012, 11:31 AM	#2
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	Tough to tell without hearing it, but I would think that there is a good chance that something is not where it should be within the drum, like he may have missed connecting one of the spring ends. __________________

08-16-2012, 12:51 PM	#5
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,790	When you have work done and then soon after theres an issue in that area....suspect the work you had done! __________________ Synthetic Oil: Its All In Your Head

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08-15-2012, 11:26 PM	#3
CoryM Drives: 2009 5-door, 5-speed Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: White Rock BC Posts: 687	Yeah, Scott is likely correct. Take the brakes apart and inspect. It's also possible if the drums were machined badly the shoes are riding out in the groove, then banging back into place. Not too common, but it happens.

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chloe.the.yaris Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 2	Thank you. I am going to take it into my maintenance guy and see what the issue could be. I am hoping it's am easy fix.