2009 GX470; 97,*** mi.
Seems something is wrong with the parking brake. Any thoughts or insight are greatly appreciated.
Background: Just bought it. Got it home. Called Lexus to schedule baseline of fluids, belts, hoses, and timing belt service. We know the brakes grab HARD with very little foot-pressure on the pedal so will have them look at that.
Next morning as my wife is driving I hear what sounds like a bad u-joint, but there is no play when grabbing and wiggling by hand while lying under the truck. So I let it coast down hill - the intermittent chirping continues while coasting so not the u-joint. Noise increases with brake pressure applied but pads look brand new and Lexus shows brake service just done. Pulled parking brake - no resistance. It's like I'm just pulling a lever with nothing attached to it. Also button stays depressed, but will pop out when handle is tapped; however, still no resistance.
It feels and sounds like we are driving with the parking brake engaged. Vehicle will not move forward or backward under idle - accelerator must be depressed.
Any idea what's going on? What may be causing this? Is this something simple that can be fixed in 5 minutes or should I just let Lexus handle it?
Seems something is wrong with the parking brake. Any thoughts or insight are greatly appreciated.
Background: Just bought it. Got it home. Called Lexus to schedule baseline of fluids, belts, hoses, and timing belt service. We know the brakes grab HARD with very little foot-pressure on the pedal so will have them look at that.
Next morning as my wife is driving I hear what sounds like a bad u-joint, but there is no play when grabbing and wiggling by hand while lying under the truck. So I let it coast down hill - the intermittent chirping continues while coasting so not the u-joint. Noise increases with brake pressure applied but pads look brand new and Lexus shows brake service just done. Pulled parking brake - no resistance. It's like I'm just pulling a lever with nothing attached to it. Also button stays depressed, but will pop out when handle is tapped; however, still no resistance.
It feels and sounds like we are driving with the parking brake engaged. Vehicle will not move forward or backward under idle - accelerator must be depressed.
Any idea what's going on? What may be causing this? Is this something simple that can be fixed in 5 minutes or should I just let Lexus handle it?