Brakes in Reverse

Norwegianfell0w · 09-02-2009, 11:16 AM

My brakes squeak only when I brake when I am in reverse. Its kind of annoying. How do I fix this? Is it as simple as hosing down the area with water or?

zax1stgxb · 09-02-2009, 11:25 AM

hope you get answer, cuz the same thing is happening to me too....

Wookie384 · 09-08-2009, 05:40 AM

That's normal. There isn't much you could do to get rid of it. Now if your brakes make that noise while moving forwards you need to inspect your rake pads.

bigeefry · 09-08-2009, 12:34 PM

I have not had the chance to look at my xB brakes yet, only had it about 2 months. I used to be an auto mechanic in my previous life (before college) and ASE Brake and Suspension Specialist. I have never encountered a brake squeak that I could not cure.

For regular pads/shoes, a little roughing up using sand paper or emery cloth usually does the trick for a squeak. If not, pads/rotors or shoes/drums may need to be resurfaced or replaced.

I have noticed that some xB drivers complain about clicking noises when operating or braking in reverse. I suspect this might be a loose brake pad clicking against the caliper.

bigeefry

zax1stgxb · 09-08-2009, 12:51 PM

well this seems like it only does it a very low reverse speeds. like under 5mph or soo. any thing faster then that seems to be fine.

i may try and ruff 'em up a bit, and see if that helps.
o and it sounds like it is coming from the drums too.

bigeefry · 09-08-2009, 02:33 PM

Squeaks from the drum brakes can sometimes be caused by brake dust that can accumulate as the brake shoe wears. This is why I like to pull the drums every other oil change to check shoes and wash away the dust. Also, there are contact points where the shoes slide against the backing plate that need to be lubed with a tiny amount of high-temp grease.

bigeefry

zax1stgxb · 09-09-2009, 06:20 AM

when i took my rear wheels off a few days ago, my drums kinda just came right off too. and i did notice quite alot of dust in there. i will try to keep em cleaned out and i'll lube em uup a bit and see what happens.
thnx for the input.

xPartyx · 09-17-2009, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigeefry

I have noticed that some xB drivers complain about clicking noises when operating or braking in reverse. I suspect this might be a loose brake pad clicking against the caliper.

bigeefry

that happens to me almost every time i reverse, (out of a parking spot, out of the driveway. . etc) then apply the brakes before putting it in 1st and going forward.

its always - clutch in, shift to reverse gear, clutch out, roll back, clutch in, shift to neutral, apply brakes, CLICK (coming from front brakes), clutch in, shift to 1st, clutch out. . drive. .

i thought it was a probelem (i kind of still do) but i took it to toyota and told them about it and they didnt find anything wrong. im not sure if i trust that 100% but so far i've been fine, and at least now i know im not the only one with that same "problem"

awinter · 09-17-2009, 03:10 AM

subscribed - I have this issue as well.

thefonz · 09-22-2009, 01:05 AM

I had a clunk when I put the brakes on in reverse, ex going out of my driveway. I lubed the pads and also the caliper pin bushings. Never had a problems since. As far as squeaking.. maybe you need pads..?

xPartyx · 09-25-2009, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thefonz

I had a clunk when I put the brakes on in reverse, ex going out of my driveway. I lubed the pads and also the caliper pin bushings. Never had a problems since. As far as squeaking.. maybe you need pads..?

that's pretty much exactly my situation. I'm changing brake pads tomorrow so ill check that out and see if i can solve the riddle. . .

xPartyx · 09-28-2009, 03:31 PM

Add:

I changed my brakes yesterday and wrote this DIY DIY - Front Brakes - or any disk brakes

with the addition of the disk brake quiet I have not had the problem of clicking/squeeking.

I think it is just the brake pads moving around in the caliper, just a guess

zax1stgxb · 09-29-2009, 06:40 AM

the diy for the discs was good.
now write one for the drums....... ive done disc but im too scared to do drums....

hey look im in your sig!!!! yay!

i think that my squeaking in reverse comes from my drums. but im not 100% on that.

xPartyx · 09-29-2009, 06:00 PM

drums are a little bit more tricky, but coming from a background in old VW's that were all drums. . im sure i can figure out these xB drums. That'll be my next write up and ill probably post it in this thread again like with the disks.

zax1stgxb · 09-30-2009, 06:23 AM

i diy would be awesome. i have never done drums b4 but people tell me that they are a bit more complicated. but i would really like to know how to do it. i had to have my mechanic do the last set on my old car..... before i paid he asked me if i could bend over...

and he wasnt lying about that either!

thefonz · 10-03-2009, 12:28 AM

drums look worse than they really are. get a haynes manual and your set

xPartyx · 10-03-2009, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thefonz

drums look worse than they really are. get a haynes manual and your set

yea they look nasty. .

but not tooooo bad

woot420 · 10-03-2009, 09:24 PM

Do one side at a time so you can use the other side as a referance. Just my 2 cents

xPartyx · 10-05-2009, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woot420

Do one side at a time so you can use the other side as a referance. Just my 2 cents

yep. and the second side is always easier. haha

the worst part about the rears is compressing that little spring that holds them in.

kim · 11-18-2009, 10:21 AM

Hay
What's up besides the squeaking. I just wanted to tell you that my 06 does the same thing, but only once or twice as I back out of the drive? While I'm here I have another question or thought. I am old (56), today it seems as if all you guys lower your rides down, back in the day we raised them up with air shocks. When you have them lowered it looks cool as hell but what happens when you hit a big pot hole?
God bless,
Kim