Squeak/Squeal when backing up.

SilentSnow · 02-19-2007, 02:34 PM

I have just ran into a problem that may sound simple but I can't find a cure. After I start my car and start backing up I get this loud squeal/squeak from the rear of the car. I thought it could be the emergency brake but that doesn't seem to be a problem. I had my brakes replaced a few weeks ago so I don't think it's my brakes going bad already. It's not a mild squeak, it almost sounds like I'm running over a cow. Maybe I'm missing something but can someone give me some advice?

Haccordclub · 02-19-2007, 09:14 PM

Is it the whine nearly if not all Honda's make in reverse when backing up? Try to drive another honda, back it up, and see if it's the same noise. If not, Im not sure due to you just releasing the brakes. Good luck.

SilentSnow · 02-20-2007, 02:25 PM

I've had the car for over a year and it just started the problems. I'm not touching the brakes when it makes the noise, I'm just backing up. It's a sound I've never heard before, especially from a Honda.

naoandlata · 02-20-2007, 02:30 PM

What year is your accord? I'm having the same problem on my 00. I can also hear it when the car is cold and it makes the same sound when I'm braking to a stop going forward. My two mechanic friends say its the rear brakes, so I'm going to go with that first. If not then it could be the rear wheel bearings.

H22CD7 · 02-20-2007, 03:24 PM

Could be your rear trailing arm bushings too.

SilentSnow · 02-23-2007, 07:47 AM

I have a 99. It's starting to get more persistent now. It will make the noise when I first back up without touching the brakes and then it will do it if I touch the brakes backing up as well, however not all the time.

standbackimapro · 02-23-2007, 07:51 AM

I had A Plymouth Laser A while ago, and when i went in reverse, it would also make a loud screeching sound, i changed the rear pads and everything

and it went away

02-19-2007, 02:34 PM	#1
SilentSnow Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Orlando, FL, USA Posts: 5 iTrader Rating: (0)	Squeak/Squeal when backing up. I have just ran into a problem that may sound simple but I can't find a cure. After I start my car and start backing up I get this loud squeal/squeak from the rear of the car. I thought it could be the emergency brake but that doesn't seem to be a problem. I had my brakes replaced a few weeks ago so I don't think it's my brakes going bad already. It's not a mild squeak, it almost sounds like I'm running over a cow. Maybe I'm missing something but can someone give me some advice?

02-19-2007, 09:14 PM	#2
Haccordclub Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: York, PA, United States Posts: 207 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: Squeak/Squeal when backing up. (SilentSnow) Is it the whine nearly if not all Honda's make in reverse when backing up? Try to drive another honda, back it up, and see if it's the same noise. If not, Im not sure due to you just releasing the brakes. Good luck. __________________ 97 accord ex - Yes its a show car. But H22 w/ Nitrous coming soon.

02-20-2007, 02:25 PM	#3
SilentSnow Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Orlando, FL, USA Posts: 5 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: Squeak/Squeal when backing up. (Haccordclub) I've had the car for over a year and it just started the problems. I'm not touching the brakes when it makes the noise, I'm just backing up. It's a sound I've never heard before, especially from a Honda.

02-20-2007, 02:30 PM	#4
naoandlata Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: the ill state, USA Posts: 359 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: Squeak/Squeal when backing up. (SilentSnow) What year is your accord? I'm having the same problem on my 00. I can also hear it when the car is cold and it makes the same sound when I'm braking to a stop going forward. My two mechanic friends say its the rear brakes, so I'm going to go with that first. If not then it could be the rear wheel bearings. __________________ 2000 I4 Accord coupe - SOLD 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 GT

02-23-2007, 07:47 AM	#6
SilentSnow Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Orlando, FL, USA Posts: 5 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: (H22CD7) I have a 99. It's starting to get more persistent now. It will make the noise when I first back up without touching the brakes and then it will do it if I touch the brakes backing up as well, however not all the time.

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02-20-2007, 03:24 PM	#5
H22CD7 Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: AZ, US Posts: 130 iTrader Rating: (0)	Could be your rear trailing arm bushings too.

02-23-2007, 07:51 AM	#7
standbackimapro Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: BRICKTOWN, NEW JERSEY, USA Posts: 1,393 iTrader Rating: (0)	I had A Plymouth Laser A while ago, and when i went in reverse, it would also make a loud screeching sound, i changed the rear pads and everything and it went away __________________ ASE:A1, A2,A3,A4,A5,A6,A8,A9,X1,L1,Hunter Certified Front End Specialist,Moog Certified Front End Specialist, MECP Basic Installer, ASE L1 Advanced level specialist

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