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Clunking noise when reversing

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Taco Egghead, Mar 30, 2025.

  1. Mar 30, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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    Taco Egghead

    Taco Egghead [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I've noticed this previously as well that when I reverse and lightly tap the breaks I hear a clunking noise . Same when I'm going forward. What does this mean?
     
  2. Mar 30, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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    BLtheP

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    It’s the brake pads shifting in the caliper. Nothing concerning.
     
  3. Mar 30, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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    Gotcha. I do need to change my front pads too so that may be part of my concern.
     
  4. Mar 31, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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    na8rboy

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    The brake grease gets gummed up from road debris. You need to pull pads, clean backside of pads and shims. Clean pad pins, re lube back of pads, shims and pins. Re install and you should be good. I do mine once a year.
     
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