<![CDATA[WRX Squeals in Reverse]]>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?

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Parker;263961 wrote:
does it happen all the time? or after the car sits for awhile(a day or more)?..

It happens all the time.

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STi Scott;263887 wrote:
I still haven't gotten around to actually looking into it.

What was the problem with his?

If it is a common problem is there a common solution?
does it happen all the time? or after the car sits for awhile(a day or more)?..

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/252386https://fargostreet.com/post/252386Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:18:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to WRX Squeals in Reverse on Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:51:43 GMT]]>Is it more of a stuck pig type squeal or a teenage girl squeal?

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/252326https://fargostreet.com/post/252326Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:51:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to WRX Squeals in Reverse on Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:24:37 GMT]]>I still haven't gotten around to actually looking into it.

treimche;261413 wrote:
The brakes squealing in reverse. I think Nick's STi had that same thing.

What was the problem with his?

Rexwagon;261443 wrote:
yep

If it is a common problem is there a common solution?

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

yep

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/249868https://fargostreet.com/post/249868Thu, 19 Feb 2009 03:41:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to WRX Squeals in Reverse on Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:38:02 GMT]]>The brakes squealing in reverse. I think Nick's STi had that same thing.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/249838https://fargostreet.com/post/249838Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:38:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to WRX Squeals in Reverse on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:36:07 GMT]]>wow... welcome to 2004....

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

Your tranny luck?

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

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/249032https://fargostreet.com/post/249032Mon, 16 Feb 2009 03:40:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to WRX Squeals in Reverse on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 01:18:23 GMT]]>

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

Is what common?

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/249020https://fargostreet.com/post/249020Mon, 16 Feb 2009 01:18:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to WRX Squeals in Reverse on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:55:06 GMT]]>Isn't this pretty common on Subarus?

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/249017https://fargostreet.com/post/249017Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:55:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to WRX Squeals in Reverse on Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:08:39 GMT]]>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 😉

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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!

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/248543https://fargostreet.com/post/248543Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:58:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to WRX Squeals in Reverse on Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:20:44 GMT]]>unless you are planning on driving around backwards....

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/248506https://fargostreet.com/post/248506Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:20:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to WRX Squeals in Reverse on Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:46:53 GMT]]>the in reverse part is what makes me say e-brake.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/248491https://fargostreet.com/post/248491Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:46:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to WRX Squeals in Reverse on Wed, 11 Feb 2009 04:50:55 GMT]]>wet brakes.... rust... nuff said

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/248471https://fargostreet.com/post/248471Wed, 11 Feb 2009 04:50:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to WRX Squeals in Reverse on Tue, 10 Feb 2009 23:22:55 GMT]]>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.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/248415https://fargostreet.com/post/248415Tue, 10 Feb 2009 23:22:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to WRX Squeals in Reverse on Tue, 10 Feb 2009 23:16:14 GMT]]>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.

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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...

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/248400https://fargostreet.com/post/248400Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:54:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to WRX Squeals in Reverse on Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:38:44 GMT]]>If Parker has touched this car, the trans. is fucked...Otherwise it's prolly something small 🙂

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/248396https://fargostreet.com/post/248396Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:38:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to WRX Squeals in Reverse on Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:17:49 GMT]]>Hows the brake pads? Wear indicator getting real close and only making noise going in reverse?

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/248388https://fargostreet.com/post/248388Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:17:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to WRX Squeals in Reverse on Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:47:24 GMT]]>Motor is shot. Give it to me.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/248387https://fargostreet.com/post/248387Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:47:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to WRX Squeals in Reverse on Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:46:18 GMT]]>check to see if a dust shield somehow got bent.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/248386https://fargostreet.com/post/248386Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:46:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to WRX Squeals in Reverse on Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:00:14 GMT]]>It could be your e-brake. Did this happen before you got hit?

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