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Brakes creaking at a complete stop

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by JLee, Dec 1, 2015.

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    I have a 2007 prius with just over 70,000 miles, and have begun seeing a few nagging small issues here any there. This car has not had any service done to the brakes as of yet.
    Recently, I've been noticing a creaking or clicking sound when I'm at a full stop. The creak or click happens as I depress the brake pedal further or release the brake pedal slightly (while still at a stop). The sound is like a beer can being slowly crumpled but with a higher pitch.

    With the age of this car, there is noise when turning and braking which other threads have pointed out. That noise seems unrelated to this ticking/clicking/creaking as this noise is indepedent of any movement in the car.

    Any insight is much appreciated.
     
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    welcome! could be the brake actuator, but these sounds are best diagnosed by a mechanic in person.
     
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    Thanks @bisco, was hoping for a miracle answer. I'm just hoping not to get conned out of paying a boatload for diagnostic work on my next maintenance.
    I'm familiar with the actuator noise, and it doesn't appear to be that. The pace is much slower, maybe 5-7 clicks across 1 second depressing the brake pedal fully.
     
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    maybe the brake accumulator. is it the same as when you open the drivers door?
     
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    less of a buzzing.
    more like this:


    I guess that solves part of the question. most likely something to do with the pin or assembly?
     
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    Any update on this? Was this a seized caliper? An ABS nightmare?
     
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