Do I have a brake problem or a transmission problem?

1992 CHEVROLET LUMINA
16,000 MILES
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MANFRED
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1992 3.1 liter Lumina Transmission grinds when put into reverse.
There was also a grinding noise when applying brakes in [drive]. Applying brakes in [drive], the grinding noise lasted one second or less. I released brakes and reapplied and there was no grinding noise.
Is it the transmission or could it be the brakes?
Thank you
Jun 25, 2012 at 4:43 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Grinds in reverse is an indication of internal transmission problem as for the brakes -have it inspected could be brake pads needed
Jun 25, 2012 at 4:52 PM
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