chirping rear brakes on 98 civic

Discussion in 'Civic' started by M Gazer, May 24, 2004.

  1. M Gazer

    M Gazer Guest

    When I release the brake pedal on my 98 Civic, there is a chirping noise
    coming from the rear of the car. The same noise appears when I lift the
    handbrake up and down.

    My guess is that either the rear brakes or the handbrake cable needs
    lubrication.

    Fyi, I have 88,000 kms and am on the original rear brakes.

    Any thoughts?
    Thanks,
     
    M Gazer, May 24, 2004
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  2. M Gazer

    motsco_ _ Guest



    If you've been using your park brake regularly, per the manual, the
    adjusters shouldn't be loose, but it sounds like yours are. You should
    adjust the rear adjusters first, and the park brake's adjustment will
    usually take care of itself.
    'Curly'
     
    motsco_ _, May 25, 2004
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  3. M Gazer

    Honda Doc Guest

    The problem is the shoes moving against the backing plate. Not an indication
    of any wear, just a little rust. Remove the drums, pry the shoes out
    SLIGHTLY. Add a LITTLE dab of grease to the contact points on the backing
    plate. A slight adjustment to the brakes would be helpful also.
     
    Honda Doc, May 26, 2004
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