u/J_WEIM

2016 Toyota RAV4 XLE: single pop/clunk near brake pedal at low speeds when pressing/releasing brake, sometimes when pressing gas

I have a 2016 Toyota RAV4 XLE with a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine and I’m trying to figure out a low-speed popping/clunking sound. It seems to come from the driver-side footwell area, roughly around or slightly behind the brake pedal/firewall area. I mainly notice it at low speeds when I initially press the brake pedal or when I release the brake pedal. Sometimes I also hear/feel it when I first press the gas after braking. It is usually a single pop/clunk, not a repeated noise. It does not happen every single time. The brakes still feel normal, the car stops fine, and I have not noticed pulling, grinding, warning lights, or a soft brake pedal.

I’m probably gonna end up taking it to a shop anyway, just wanted to hear what anyone has to say. The sound is getting more frequent by the day.

I attached a video with the sounds happening around the beginning and end of the video.

Thanks to anyone in advance🙏

**Edit: forgot to add. The loudest I’ve heard the noise was while I was turning onto an exit. Idk if that means anything.

u/J_WEIM — 8 days ago