Brake Noise

[FirstCamry]

I have an 07 Camry, 4 cylinder. I am wondering if anyone has experienced a "scraping" sound from their rear brakes. The sound can be heard as the wheel turns, like something rubs as it goes around. It seems more apparent when the parking brake has been on or when the car has sat for several hours. it is definitely coming from the back.

My dealer has done a brake service and the brake kit, but the problem is still there.

Does anyone know if the parking brake system is separate from the disc brakes? My thought is that the parking brake is sticking or parts are misaligned.

Thanks.

[gdanaher]

The parking brake is a drum system inside the rotor assembly if that makes sense. Single piece of steel with shoes around the axle like a drum brake with the rotor blade used for normal braking. It might have gotten wet enough to generate some rust and that might be what you hear. You probably need to take the wheel off, turn the rotor and see if the sound is from the caliper or from the drum/shoes.

[Rapid Roy]

Originally Posted by FirstCamry

I have an 07 Camry, 4 cylinder. I am wondering if anyone has experienced a "scraping" sound from their rear brakes. The sound can be heard as the wheel turns, like something rubs as it goes around. It seems more apparent when the parking brake has been on or when the car has sat for several hours. it is definitely coming from the back.

My dealer has done a brake service and the brake kit, but the problem is still there.

Does anyone know if the parking brake system is separate from the disc brakes? My thought is that the parking brake is sticking or parts are misaligned.

Thanks.

Take it back. There shouldn't be any scraping/dragging noise from the rear brakes. If the dealer says its normal, ask them to show you on the demo camrys how they make the same noise. Again, you shouldn't hear and scraping noise.

[JSM1284]

They did this service? Perhaps they have mis-adjusted the parking Brake?

Brakes - Rear Brake Squeak On Light ApplicationBRAKES
BR010-06
Title:
REAR BRAKE SQUEAK
Models:
'07 Camry & Camry HV
November 8, 2006
Introduction

Some customers may experience rear brake squeak noise when moving forward slowly (less than 10 mph [16 km/h]) with low pressure applied to the brake pedal. Updated rear disc brake pad support plates (fitting kit) are available to improve this condition.
Applicable Vehicles
^2007 model year Camry and Camry HV vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.

Production Change Information

Warranty Information
Applicable Warranty*:
This repair is covered under the Toyota Comprehensive Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.
*Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.

Parts Information
Repair Procedure
1.Conduct a road test to verify the noise condition (noise usually occurs when the car is traveling forward with light brake pedal application).
2.Remove and replace the rear disc brake pad support plate (2 per each rear caliper).
A.Remove the rear wheel.
NOTE</B> :Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
B.Remove the rear disc brake caliper assembly by holding the 2 rear disc brake caliper slide pins and removing the 2 bolts.
C.Remove the 2 rear disc brake pads with the anti-squeal shims.
D.Remove the rear anti-squeal shim kit.
Remove the 2 anti-squeal shims and the 2 pad wear indicator plates from each pad.
E.Remove the No. 1 rear disc brake pad support plate.
a.Remove the No. 1 rear disc brake pad support plate from the rear disc brake caliper mounting.
b.Clean the area where the support plate sits.
F.Remove the No. 2 rear disc brake pad support plate.
a.Remove the No. 2 rear disc brake pad support plate from the rear disc brake caliper mounting.
b.Clean the area where the support plate sits.
G.Install the No. 1 rear disc brake pad support plate to the rear disc brake caliper mounting.
H.Install the No. 2 rear disc brake pad support plate to the rear disc brake caliper mounting.
I.Install the rear anti-squeal shim kit.
a.Apply disc brake grease to the inside of the anti-squeal shims.
NOTE :
^When replacing worn pads, the anti-squeal shims MUST be replaced together with the pads.
^Apply disc brake grease to the area that contacts the anti-squeal shim.
^Disc brake grease can come out slightly from the area where the anti-squeal shim is installed.
^Make sure that disc brake grease is NOT applied onto the lining surface.
b.Install the 2 anti-squeal shims and the pad wear indicators to each of the 2 brake pads.
NOTE</B> :Install the pad wear indicator and anti-squeal shims in the correct positions and directions.

c.Apply a small amount of the disc brake grease (1 - 2 mm [0.04 - 0.08 in.] thick) to the areas shown in the illustration.
NOTE o NOT apply grease to the friction surfaces of the brake pads or the disc rotor.
J.Install the 2 rear disc brake pads with anti-squeal shim kit.
K.Install the rear disc brake caliper assembly with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 2 N.m (630 kgf.cm, 46 ft.lbf)
L.Install the rear wheel.
Torque: 103 N.m (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft.lbf)
M.Road test the vehicle to confirm the rear brake squeak noise is NO longer present.

[FirstCamry]

Yes they did the kits front and rear. But it is a different sound from that squeal, which I've had from the front. Glad they did the kits, but not the solution to my problem.

[toyocam08]

I have the same problem when i am at high speeds and im trying to brake i get a brake noise but from the front driver side.

[FirstCamry]

i think your are describing a different issue toyocam08. My noise is from the rear brakes, most noticeable at low speeds. It is the sound of something scraping/rubbing, like metal on metal.

[toyocam08]

True im not sure if its different from the V6 model which is what i have sorry