Crack sound after sitting for hours

[R1TLG20BM]

Just recently noticed in the last week or so that the truck has a very clear and somewhat loud cracking sound when I engage and reverse out of the garage in the morning. Has sat for about 12 hours and I did recently change from all purpose to conserve (and back again - all drive modes changed when stopped of course). I rarely change drive modes, and almost always drive in all purpose mode barring a few off road trips.

Felt like there was a lurch to get the truck moving initially, which is why I bring up the recent drive mode changes. Anyone else? Seemed a bit too mechanical to be of no concern. You guys always seemed to have figured everything out before CS, so sourcing the experts first is all. Thanks ahead of time!

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[jjswan33]

Yes this happens. I always assumed the E-Brake sticking a bit.

 

[SlaterGS]

Not an R1 but sounds like what happens every Monday if I haven't driven my Leaf since Friday.
Agreed with @jjswan33 that it's likely the brakes seized up a bit.

 

[cbrcanuck]

Just recently noticed in the last week or so that the truck has a very clear and somewhat loud cracking sound when I engage and reverse out of the garage in the morning. Has sat for about 12 hours and I did recently change from all purpose to conserve (and back again - all drive modes changed when stopped of course). I rarely change drive modes, and almost always drive in all purpose mode barring a few off road trips.

Felt like there was a lurch to get the truck moving initially, which is why I bring up the recent drive mode changes. Anyone else? Seemed a bit too mechanical to be of no concern. You guys always seemed to have figured everything out before CS, so sourcing the experts first is all. Thanks ahead of time!

I misunderstood based on the title. I thought it was a different type of crack sound and was going to suggest eating something different when road tripping.

 

[kylealden]

I get this in the winter when there's crud on the rotors which accumulates and/or freezes. Had the same thing on my Teslas and sure enough, the R1T started doing it after a few ski days. Don't think it's anything to worry about.

 

[Frisbie]

Mine does the same thing. One tire rotation backing out of the garage and a loud clank. The steering wheel jerks slightly. Hadn’t thought about debris on the brakes but my nose always comes from the front left area.

 

[Frisbie]

Sorry “noise” not nose.

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