Vehicle is making a loud whistling sound when putting car in reverse

2002 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
115,000 MILES
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VGRIEGO
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I have a 2002 Toyota Sequoia that is making a very loud hollow whistling sound when I put the car only in reverse. I have just changed out the front and rear brake pads. Did not fix the problem. Can anyone give me an idea what this sound might be or what I can have checked.
Jul 31, 2012 at 12:10 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Dpoes bvehicle need to be moving? if yes lightly apply parking brake noise change?
Jul 31, 2012 at 12:12 PM
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VGRIEGO
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When I have vehicle in reverse and the sound starts, it does not stop when i apply brakes....
Jul 31, 2012 at 12:15 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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not brakes parking brake
Jul 31, 2012 at 12:45 PM
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VGRIEGO
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I will try that and see what happens? And get back to you....
Jul 31, 2012 at 12:49 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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OK going off line soon see you tomorrow
Jul 31, 2012 at 1:56 PM
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