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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 07:32 AM
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Strange Sound When Backing Up????

I replaced both the tie-rods and the steering rack bushings and a couple weeks ago I heard a creaking, squealing sound once or twice when slowly backing up. I thought it was my power steering system which is out. Could it be something else? I'm starting to get worried.
Old Mar 28, 2007 | 06:15 PM
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How are your brakes?
Old Mar 28, 2007 | 07:21 PM
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yeaa..... that sounds like a seized caliper
Old Mar 28, 2007 | 07:56 PM
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The Calipers on my car are semi-freezed an they squeak all the time. SO yeah you might wanna check into that.
Old Mar 28, 2007 | 11:53 PM
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Brakes and calipers...I'll check those thanks!
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 01:46 PM
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Checked the brakes and calipers and they are ok. I'm still gonna put new rotors and pads on the rear since I haven't done it yet. I havent' heard that sound again though.
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cool let us know what the outcome is
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