2003 Honda Civic Whining in reverse and rattle in front rig

2003 HONDA CIVIC
88,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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OSUJAMS_11
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1. When I go in reverse I notice a whining noise much more than just a normal sound when going in reverse. It isn't there when I go in drive or neutral, only in reverse. I haven't changed the brakes recently ever. I just put new tires on it about a week ago. About 6-8 months ago the Honda dealership did replace the front struts due to a front end rattle, which resolved that issue.
2. Also, in the front passenger side of the vehicle there is a rattle at about 50 mph. It sounds like a loose screw rattling around in a jar. The sound is very slight, and it took my wife a while to convince me that it was even happening, but it is definitely there. When I apply the brakes the rattle goes away immediately. What could these problems be?
Nov 12, 2009 at 1:49 PM
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F4I_GUY
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1) Whining is perfectly normal in reverse, this is due to the cut of the reverse gears.

2)You have loose brake pads, calipers or rattle clips.
Nov 12, 2009 at 9:45 PM
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OSUJAMS_11
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Can I just tighten these or do I need to replace them?
Nov 13, 2009 at 7:17 AM
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