when i go in reverse i get a grind(scraping metal sound)noise even wen im not taping the brakes....wat does this mean and do i need to change my brakes
2006-08-23 23:40:28 · 9 answers · asked by azn_kid209 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
no pull you rear drums and clean out the brake dust
2006-08-27 07:43:14 · answer #1 · answered by iamright2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this problem on a geo metro. It may be your caliper sticking that can be easily fix by going to a junk and getting one for about $40.00 -$50.00 a new one would cost around $100.00. It may be in your transmission. Mine went bad and it sounded like metal to metal grinding when I put it in gear. A trans shop has a computor where they can hook it up to ta tell you if it is the trans going bad. If the caliper is sticking and it is replaced you will need to change the pads. Its best to change both sides not just the on thats making noises. Good luck!
2006-08-24 00:42:57 · answer #2 · answered by troy r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as your pads wear the caliper keeps a certain amount of pressure to the pads. when u have no pads left it is metal to metal and will eat away ur rotor. since u have obviously wore them down metal to metal they have probably wore a grove in the rotor in the forward direction so when u go in reverse its like petting a cat or dog from tail to head. u have grooves from head to tail as most of ur brakin is done in drive. u also will need to do whats called "turning rotors". very inexpensive if u take them off urself. all it is it they basically grind down both sides of the rotor till they are smooth again. u do not HAVE to do this right now, but be warned that when u put new pads on they WILL NOT last as long as the old ones because ur rotors are no longer smooth but more like sand paper, but they will last 6 mo. to a year depending on how much u need to brake over that period of time
2006-08-24 02:44:22 · answer #3 · answered by muffdiver24_7_365 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like it. Especially if it happens right after tapping your brakes. Most brake pads have an indicator tab on them that will begin to make noise when your pads are getting low and need to be replaced. If you are unsure, or can not do it yourself, take your vehicle to a local shop, most will do a free brake check and let you know if they need to be changed or not.
2006-08-23 23:48:09 · answer #4 · answered by Jennifer S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be the brakes or it could be the transmission.
Have someone stand near the rear of the car when you back up.
He should be able to hear where the noise is coming from.
Master tech 40 yrs.
2006-08-24 02:35:41 · answer #5 · answered by Cal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you need to have them checked out and the sooner the better becuase the longer you let it go the more it will cost you to fix them. Depending on the year of the car it probobly has disc brakes all the way around and it is probobly the rear brakes that is giving you the trouble but you deffinently need to have them looked at.
2006-08-23 23:52:02 · answer #6 · answered by handyman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your brakes were the problem, you'd hear the noise in forward too, especially when you braked. I would guess you may be having transmission problems. I'd get that checked first.
2006-08-24 02:02:16 · answer #7 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When that happened to me my reverse went out and I didn't have any reverse and sometimes had to do the Flintstone way and put my foot out and push the car backwards and that wasn't the easiest thing to do. Good Luck
2006-08-23 23:49:11 · answer #8 · answered by Mickey S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Or, else, one day, you will run home, and haveto change your pants!
2006-08-23 23:42:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋