I can hear a noise coming from one of the wheels

2007 TOYOTA CAMRY

96,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC

JOE1953

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When I am backing out of garage I can hear a noise coming from one of the wheels while on the brake what is causing the noise and how dto to the brakes?

Jan 5, 2015 at 10:13 AM

DANNY L

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Hello, I'm Danny.

The sound might be metal on metal noise from the pads being worn out contacting the brake rotor. Here is a tutorial on how to remove and replace rear brake pads and rotors:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-pads-and-rotors

Here is a youtube video from our site on how to compress the rear caliper piston when performing a rear brake job:

https://youtu.be/j8YwfSKEzZo

I've attached picture steps below on how to replace the brake pads and rotors on your car. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.

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Mar 5, 2021 at 2:11 AM