Hi All,

My 04 has developed a slight problem: when the car is in reverse it makes a really high pitched squeeling noise... I have no idea what it is. The noise is only there when it is in reverse and I am giving it gas, but it does not make a sound if it is reverse and I have the clutch down.

any thoughts?

thanks

 

Is it only when the car is moving in reverse? If so, it may be your wear indicators on the brake pads notifying you of worn brake pads. If that is the cause the squeal will eventually happen when you go forward as well.

 

squeal or a high pitch whirl?

 

Are you sure you're not backing up over babies? They can make a preety high pitch squeel...

 

justjim- It's only when the car is moving and in reverse (or if it is is neutural and the car is rolling backwards)-- and also, it happens even when the clutch is down (i said early it didn't, but confirmed last night that it did). It is only happening when I go forward.

refugeefrompistons- its much more of a high pictched squeal--- sounds like metal rubbing on each other, but not grinding---- it hard to explain.

thanks for you help

 

Is it in gear all the way?

 

I think it's probably your brake wear indicators... can you locate the sound? If it's the brakes, it's most likely going to be the fronts.

 

ndhoffma-- yup it's in gear all the way.

8 Maniac-- the sound is definately comming from the back--- are there also break indicators in the rear?