Service Brakes Problems of Lexus LS - part 2

My brakes have been making a clicking and tapping sound. They also feel spongy and hard to stop the car. I was driving home and the dash lights "brake malfunction" came on. I continued to my house and upon entering my driveway, the brakes seemed to have difficulty stopping the car. Upon researching the problem and contacting Lexus coorporation, it is a known defect with the brake actuator. I feel that the brake system of a vehicle is considered a safety issue. The national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) has a legislative mandate undertitle 49 of the united states code, chapter 301, motor vehicle safety, to issue federal motor vehicle safety standards (fmvss) and regulations to which manufacturers of motor vehicles and items of motor vehicle equipment must conform and certify compliance. These fmvss are regulations written in terms of minimum safety performance requirements for motor vehicles or items of motor vehicle equipment. These requirements are specified in such a manner that the public is protected against unreasonable risk of crashes occurring as a result of the design, construction, or performance of motor vehicles and is also protected against unreasonable risk of death or injury in the event crashes do occur.

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At random times when driving our car, the abs, vsc and brake warning lights come on on the dashboard. When this happens the abs system becomes inoperative, and the front brakes can easily lock up during moderately heavy braking. We believe Toyota has purposely designed the system to disable the abs functionality when there is a possible problem detected in the abs accumulator. That does not seem like a good idea. The warning lights sometimes go off for a while (a few days sometimes) and then return at random times and during various driving conditions. The warning lights usually come on when driving at moderate speed, and when not touching the brake pedal. From our research it seems like this issue is well known and documented, and Toyota sometimes repairs the brake system at no cost, however it seems like this should be a required recall. Our car has low miles for the year, only 86k. We have asked for help from Lexus however have not gotten any response so far.

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Brake pedal making strange noise, I stopped at the dillership-all my brakes was changed to brand and Toyota parts from. But this clicking is not disappear. I'm afraid to drive this car. Please let me know why dillership can't resolve it and why it's not on recall yet. I just was look to a review it's more than 1900 people was complaining about same problem. What is going on in our country????? seams something fishy is going on??? government should take care this problem for safety reason ASAP!!! we made several later to governor and congress to resolve it as soon as possible.

When pressing the brake paddle, I get a clicking noises from the brakes. Happy he only has 80,000 miles. Don't know if was in the original recall from Lexus but for the cost of a repair that they knew was going to. E a problem they should all repairs. This is a safety issue and I believe Lexus should have full responsibility.

The brake actuator on this vehicle fails and disables the abs system. This is a costly fix for comsumers.

My kids and I was traveling in vehicle when I tried to apply the brakes and noticed my car would not stop. I was traveling approx. 25 mph on city street and had to pull over and later get my car towed to dealership. The dealership explained my actuator needs replacing and Lexus will cover the cost, however the actuator caused my brake pump to go out. Lexus have not issued a recall but have put an "extended warranty" in place until 12/2017, my family lives was endangered due to this failure and now Lexus want to charge me $2k to replace the brake booster pump assembly. This part is directly related to the abs system. Lexus representative mike stated "we will pay for actuator ($2k) and you will pay for the pump). My husband contacted Lexus corporate and spoke with kathrina boyles and denied our case and reinterated Lexus will only cover the actuator-she also sent us a denial letter. How is this possible? Lexus do not want to issue a recall on the actuator because that would be them taking blame so they cowardly issued an "extended warranty". My actuator malfunctioning put my family life in extreme danger and caused my pump to malfunction and yet Lexus want me to pay the bill. Do Lexus care that my family life was put in danger? should I contact a lawyer or local news station and tell my dangerous story. My god I couldn't stop the car immediately and swerved all over the place until I was able get car to slow down.

Lexus admits that the abs brake accumulator is suspect to internal leaks which can lead to lack of braking ability. Huge safety issue.

Brake malfunction error was shown on the speedometer screen with five lights (abs, vsc, brake, traction control light, and warning light). The brake pedal became very soft and the vehicle came to abrupt stops. On other occasions the brake pedal became hard as a rock and also made the vehicle come to a jerking stop. Pulsation and noise were also noted. Dealer advised that the brake actuator part (44050-50110) was the cause of the malfunction and noise. Lexus tech and advisor noted that this is a a very common issue on this particular model - 2007 Ls460.

Lexus has a faulty brake actuator design. It's making clunking repetitive noises when brakes are depressed. Lexus knows of this faulty design but refuses to replace because they say it's not a safety issue. The noise alone will drive you crazy. Lexus of naperville, IL wants to charge me $3000. 00 to replace this component. If they do not rectify this problem I will never buy another Lexus again. Guarantee.

After new brakes installed by Lexus 11/03/2009, brakes became grabby. When front wheels were wet as in after washing, brakes would make a loud "groaning" noise & lock the driver front wheel causing car to pull to left. After numerous complaints to Lexus, problem still not resolved as of 07/05/2011. Lexus continues to contend that this is normal. . . Even to include the wheel locking. . . Because it is wet. Speed to test essentially rolling only. . . Almost hit a pole in parking lot when stepping on brake after washing.

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