1999 Honda Civic Squeak While Driving

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HONDACIVIC99
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HELLO CAR EXPERTS. I JUST BOUGHT A HONDA CIVIC 99 MILEAGE IS 100845. I NOTICED THAT WHEN DRIVING, BACKING UP, IT IS MAKING A SQUEAKY SOUND, .MY BOYFRIEND HAD CHECKED THE OIL, FLUIDS AND ALL SO WHAT COULD IT BE?
May 8, 2006 at 10:22 AM
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There is no way to tell from the description but I suspect that with that many miles that the front brake pad wear indicator is rubbing the rotor causing the nose. Have someone pull a front wheel (after it is jacked up) and check the brake pads.
May 8, 2006 at 11:03 AM
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Safely jack up the car, remove a front wheel, and inspect the front brake pads. The pad wear indicator may be rubbing the rotor and causing the squeak.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1999 Honda Civic with about 100,845 miles reports a squeak while driving and backing up. Oil and fluids were already checked. The expert suspects the front brake pad wear indicator is contacting the rotor and recommends inspecting the front brake pads after jacking the car and removing a wheel.

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