09 Camry - click in right front brake caliper

FL_Tundra · #1 (**permalink**) 05-30-2008, 06:59 AM

Did a search for this and did not find anything. Just bought an 09 Camry XLE, 4 Cyl. When it has sat for several hours, and I put the trans. in reverse, I get a click that seems to come from the right front brake caliper. My cousin just bought a new Rav 4, and it does the same thing. Anyone else experiencing this, and were you able to do anything to stop it. Not a really big deal, just curious if this was common. So far, none of the other issues that some have reported on here. Am happy with the car overall. Filled the tank yesterday for the first time, and got 23.5 MPG, in mostly city driving. Am very happy with that. I realize that this is not totally accurate, since the dealer filled it when I bought it. Will get a better idea of mileage over several fillups. Thanks in advance for your feedback.

JohnJCronin · #2 (**permalink**) 05-31-2008, 09:10 AM

Are you sure the noise you hear is not the ABS going through its initial startup? Do you just hear the noise for a second or two then its gone, or would it persist in you drove backward for say 200 feet?

Also, I have a 2009 Camry XLE 4cyl coming next week. Please advise on your mileage after a few tanks as I am very intersted. Thanks!

FL_Tundra · #3 (**permalink**) 05-31-2008, 12:04 PM

John,
It is not the ABS sound that I am hearing, am familiar with that. This noise happens only when the car is put in reverse, and only within the first few inches of motion. It sounds like the brake pad has too much clearance in the caliper, and clicks or snaps, when backing up. Only does it once when backing, and is only on the right front. This happens about 75% of the time when backing. like I said, it is not a major issue, was just curious if others were experiencing the same thing. And, if they were able to come up with a solution.
Am taking the car on a 4000 mile trip soon, and will let you know how the fuel economy is when I get back. Hope you enjoy your new Camry!