WRX Squeals in Reverse

[STi Scott]

Hey, my WRX makes a squealing noise when I go backwards. It sounds kind of like brakes squeaking, but that doesn't make much sense seeing as how I don't have to have my foot on the brake at all for it to make the sound. Then I thought it might have something to do with the tranny but then I realized the car doesn't even have to be in gear, simply rolling down a hill backwards will cause it to make the noise. It never makes the noise going forward. Anyone have any insight?

[KA-T_240]

It could be your e-brake. Did this happen before you got hit?

[Bp-08]

check to see if a dust shield somehow got bent.

[HiImBrian]

Motor is shot. Give it to me.

[SPANISH-RICE]

Hows the brake pads? Wear indicator getting real close and only making noise going in reverse?

[torbs]

If Parker has touched this car, the trans. is fucked...Otherwise it's prolly something small

[Parker]

torbs;259971 wrote:
If Parker has touched this car, the trans. is fucked...Otherwise it's prolly something small
teehee... i dont even need to touch them anymore... all i need to do is think about it....

when you are rolling backwards, lightly step on the brakes so they engage... my bet is the noise will stop...

[Colin]

I will also go with e-brake. They use the standard rear interior drum, go under the car and check the lines and dust covers, pull out your center console and check the lines, last case scenario pull the brakes apart and check the internals

You should also check the seating clips of your brake pads when you have the car up, make sure all the clips are there and holding tightly.

[Rexwagon]

metal clips might be hitting. they could be dirty, have you tried cleaning them? spray some brake cleaner on them. there could be a little bit of rust on the pads.
could be a rock jammed between the rotor and backing plate.

you could also try slamming on your brakes a few times to see if it cleans them off.

your pad could be sticking too. take them off and clean them.

[Parker]

wet brakes.... rust... nuff said

[Colin]

the in reverse part is what makes me say e-brake.

[GarageAlchemist]

unless you are planning on driving around backwards....

[STi Scott]

KA-T_240;259957 wrote:
It could be your e-brake. Did this happen before you got hit?

No it didn't start when I got hit, it just started like a week ago.

Sounds like its a brake issue for sure. I'll take a look at them soon here. Thanks for the tips!

[HiImBrian]

I still think your motor is shot and you should just give it to me. Maybe it's the sway bars. In that case you should give em to me as well

[treimche]

Isn't this pretty common on Subarus?

[KA-T_240]

treimche;260592 wrote:
Isn't this pretty common on Subarus?

Is what common?

[Parker]

KA-T_240;260595 wrote:
Is what common?
what the fuck were we just talking about?

[KA-T_240]

Parker;260607 wrote:
what the fuck were we just talking about?

Your tranny luck?

[Parker]

wow... welcome to 2004....

[treimche]

The brakes squealing in reverse. I think Nick's STi had that same thing.