Power Steering

[Richard1200]

Does your power streering grunt and groan on full lock?

[steveledzep]

No :)

[Richard1200]

No :)

I think it may be related to the 300h only as its electric? Not pneumatic?????

[rayaans]

No :)

I think it may be related to the 300h only as its electric? Not pneumatic?????

Yes, does it on every car with electric power steering

[ColinBarber]

You just hear it more, especially if the engine isn't running.

[Deadloak]

I get creaking when releasing the foot brake mainly during steering in low speed manoeuvers.

David.

[Richard1200]

I get creaking when releasing the foot brake mainly during steering in low speed manoeuvers.

David.

Mine is exactly the same. My previous IS 300 was the same as well. During the service on that one Lexus managed to improve it considerably so I will mention it next year on this cars first service as its not important enough to take it in now.

[C Mclean]

I get creaking when releasing the foot brake mainly during steering in low speed manoeuvers.

David.

Mine is exactly the same. My previous IS 300 was the same as well. During the service on that one Lexus managed to improve it considerably so I will mention it next year on this cars first service as its not important enough to take it in now.

I get creaking when releasing the foot brake mainly during steering in low speed manoeuvers.

David.

Mine is exactly the same. My previous IS 300 was the same as well. During the service on that one Lexus managed to improve it considerably so I will mention it next year on this cars first service as its not important enough to take it in now.

Got exactly the same thing with my brakes, they grunt and groan as they are slowly released. Had it in to the dealers twice and they cleaned and lubed the pads, made little or no difference. Don't know which makes the most noise, the brakes or my stomach when I'm hungry..

[Steve44]

The creaking, squeaking brakes when the car is in drive and you are stationary is a known "issue", but really affects most automatic cars. Its just seems the IS is particularly bad/loud with it. it doesn't mean there is any problem with the car at all. Lubing the brake pad backs etc may work, most likely not and probably not permanently. Its just a characteristic of the IS.

[Richard1200]

Was it my dad who said "a squeaking brake never fails". If it was it was many many moons ago.

[rayaans]

Isnt the groaning due to surface rust on the discs? Wife's IS only does it after rain when parked outside. Doesn't do it when its come out from the garage.

[C Mclean]

No rust on the discs, the noise happens whether they are clean, minor surface rust, hot or cold. The noise seems to be a very very low frequency vibration. I'll see if I can record it and post it so folks can compare it to their cars.