Creaking when I turn wheel (while brake is applied)

Hi All,

Whenever I am back into my parking spot ( which is a bit elevated ) I usually have my foot on the brake so I can stop and maneuver the wheel. Whenever I do so, I hear a creaking sound that comes whenever I turn the wheel from one end to the other, the front creaks a bit while the back creaks significantly louder.

Any ideas what this could be? Every mechanic says the car looks okay but this sound doesn't sound normal and that there are no points where Priuses can get lubricated (unlike older cars)

An FYI, I hear NO sounds whenever turning regularly (without foot on brake)

Thank you!

 

Bisco, I love how I know you'll reply! You are always so helpful.

Unfortunately, I have tried that so many times. I even had the front brakes replaced and it is still there. The creak happens when I have my foot on the brake and I turn my wheel from one side to the other. I had the brakes inspected and 3 mechanics say they are fine.

2015 hatchback 5 with 40,100 miles

 

Also, I only hear the sound when I'm on some sort of incline, decline

 

Some folks are saying its normal for the Prius to creak when foot is on brake and turning but....I want to put this to rest and not pay for services that aren't required. I already spent 800 trying to nix this sound..

 

Try it on an inclined driveway of sorts. I press the brake firmly and turn the wheel from one end to the other and once there is a bit of resistance, there is some creaky noises. If I turn left, I hear it on the right side. Vice versa.

 

yes and the creaking begins towards the end...so yes.

 

For sure, thanks Bisco.

Again, this mostly occurs if I am coming out of a parking spot that is either on an incline or decline. Never, if rarely, does it happen when I am on a regular road. My dad just told me I may be pulling the calipers when the brakes are being locked in and that isn't good for any car....so maybe I am just an idiot. lol.

 

Update: The brakes had metallic pads and rotors. They should be ceramic. Also low brake fluid. Sound is gone!

 

Wrong type of pads and rotors and low brake fluid. Funny enough - Chicago Toyota said they had redone the brakes and service before I bought the car. Idiots.

 

The idiots at Northside Toyota in Chicago told me they serviced brakes and brake fluid prior to me getting the car. Such morons. Such a great reputable car company and their dealers are absolute morons.

 

they called me asking to take my car back - offered me 1,000 less than I paid and asked if I wanted to lease a 2021 Corolla....with a check engine light on.