Lexus RX300 sputtering brakes?

5 messages, Last post on Jun 14, 2009 at 8:49 AM

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#1 of 5 2000 RX300 sputtering breaks? by cmonty Jun 12, 2009 (7:40 am)
Can anyone help me identify what may be broken on my rx300? Here is what is happening. When I am turning the wheel and breaking to a stop (e.g. like pulling into a parking space) the breaks let out a sputtering sound the few seconds before I come to a stop. I can feel it in the pedal and it ONLY happens when the wheel is turned to a heavy degree (either way), and only when I am pressing down on the breaks to create a full stop. The sound is like a sputtering of air - almost like some pressure from a valve or something is being released. It makes the stopping feel less than certain although the car does stop. Thoughts? Replies to this message: wwest (Jun 13, 2009 7:28 am) cmonty (Jun 14, 2009 8:38 am) wwest (Jun 14, 2009 8:49 am)
#2 of 5 Re: 2000 RX300 sputtering breaks? [cmonty] by wwest Jun 13, 2009 (7:28 am)
Replying to: cmonty (Jun 12, 2009 7:40 am) Failing CV, Constant Velocity, joint, a type of U-joint. Replies to this message: cmonty (Jun 14, 2009 8:38 am) wwest (Jun 14, 2009 8:49 am)
#3 of 5 Re: 2000 RX300 sputtering breaks? [wwest] by cmonty Jun 14, 2009 (8:38 am)
Replying to: wwest (Jun 13, 2009 7:28 am) WWEST - is this expensive to replace / repair? Replies to this message: wwest (Jun 14, 2009 8:49 am)
#4 of 5 Re: 2000 RX300 sputtering breaks? [cmonty] by wwest Jun 14, 2009 (8:49 am)
Replying to: cmonty (Jun 14, 2009 8:38 am) My guess, just a guess, $1000-1200.