Rear Brake Squeal When Reversing

[ChestnutBrown]

I am new here, so apologies if I have missed a known issue, but I have a horrendous squeal when braking during reversing. No noise that I am aware of when driving forwards, just when braking in reverse whilst parking.

I did try searching, but haven’t really found much on it. Any tips on what to look at to resolve this? Any way to clean debris without stripping off the wheels and Caliper?

 

[JDC]

The pads need changing. I had the same. Swopped out and all good. There is slight scoring on the disc so could be a small piece of grit.

 

[Pauly]

Its not uncommon, have had it a few times myself
New pads cure it, think it a combination of pad wear and corrosion

 

[whodat]

Many years ago I had a bad squeal when using brakes.
Left it for a bit until the tyre needed changing (a week or two).
When they changed the tyre they found a feather between the pad and the disc that was causing the squeal. Not sure what happened to the rest of the bird RIP.

 

[ChestnutBrown]

Pads look like there’s life left in them but I guess it’s not big money to replace them and perhaps the discs too. I think the front has been done not long ago by garage when previous owner bought it last year.

 

[Badjamin]

Probably a bit of grit. I just posted about my front right. Don't watch the clip if your squemish

Thread 'Metallic squealing front drivers side' Metallic squealing front drivers side

 

[ChestnutBrown]

Thanks for the info guys.

That noise sounds very similar my noise @Badjamin. Only when slow speed and in reverse to a standstill. Very loud and rather embrassing too.

 

[Badjamin]

I'd be tempted to take wheel off and have a look

Thanks for the info guys.

That noise sounds very similar my noise @Badjamin. Only when slow speed and in reverse to a standstill. Very loud and rather embrassing too.

 

[JDC]

Thanks for the info guys.

That noise sounds very similar my noise @Badjamin. Only when slow speed and in reverse to a standstill. Very loud and rather embrassing too.

Yeah same sound. Could remove and wire brush them or replace.