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Need help diagnosing suspension/brake noise

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by big-toyota-guy, Jun 6, 2025.

  1. Jun 6, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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    big-toyota-guy

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    I took my car to Toyota and they “couldn’t replicate” the noise and clearly didn’t want any part in helping. I have no idea if it’s suspension related or brake related or if they even bothered to check either one. They said they suspected brakes and that the suspension looked fine. If anyone is familiar or can provide input it’d be really appreciated.

    I recorded a video of it but can’t figure out how to post it here lol

    it’s just a very loud creak and it happens when the load shifts in the vehicle from P to R or R to D and I maintain my foot on the brake. I can’t tell if it’s the suspension struggling to bear the weight of the load shift or the breaks having the same problem.
     
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  2. Jun 7, 2025 at 4:26 AM
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    Since the video won’t upload, you will need to provide a detailed description of the noise and where it seems to be coming from etc. for others to provide possible solutions. I’m certain you will get some good suggestions that will help you out.
     
  3. Jun 7, 2025 at 4:55 AM
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    They suspected? That sounds like code for they didn't actually do anything but drive it. My rear pads wear out twice as fast as my front and it's usually just an inside pad with the rest still having about 4mm left on them.
     
  4. Jun 7, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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    yeah it’s just a very loud creak and it happens when the load shifts in the vehicle from P to R or R to D and I maintain my foot on the brake. I can’t tell if it’s the suspension struggling to bear the weight of the load shift or the breaks having the same problem.

    do you know if you can upload videos here?
     

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