oldt <jzco@atmc.net> wrote in news:7a6ad088-6c21-4047-8b88-9f09d5819012
@e23g2000prf.googlegroups.com:

> I have a groaning noise coming from my right rear brake when applying
> significant brake pressure, especially when backing down a steep
> incline. The noise is not a grinding noise like you would hear from a
> brake pad wear problem.
>
> I have taken the car into two different Toyota dealers without
> resolution. The 1st said they couldn't find anything wrong and the
> 2nd didn't even take it for a test drive but said the problem was due
> to rust that develops on the brake pads in a humid environment (I live
> near the coast). Both said the Brake system (pads, etc) were OK. The
> 2nd supposedly cleaned off the rust but the problem is still there.
>
> The closest dealer is about 1 hour drive so it's a real pain to keep
> taking it back for a song & dance answer.
>
> Has anyone else seen or have a fix for this problem?



You have to replace the brake pads with new OEM. The old pad material was
prone to noise. The new pad part number is 04466-45010.

This *known* problem is covered under Toyota TSB BR002-04.


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Tegger