I have a 2005 Toyota Highlander. When I start it, it makes a noise like an empty drum scraping along the pavement.

Asked by KathyMc781 Aug 23, 2015 at 04:47 PM about the 2005 Toyota Highlander

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

The noise only happens when I start it up or when I am slowing down and putting the
brakes on.  I had the brakes replaced about a year ago.

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This was my problem and solution today, on my 2006 Highlander, that had been driving in salted area for about 6 years of its 11 year life.. Brake / dust back shields now removed from the rear wheels (one side essentially had fallen off and making noise, the second was about 50% rusted away). All is perfectly quiet now.

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