Metal on Metal sound?

[V8killimports]

I have a 94 honda civic si.. All of a sudden I have a high pitched metal on metal grinding noise when I back up, and when I drive it is still there a bit, but not near as bad. What can this be?

[esthirteen]

More specifics? Where is the sound coming from? Does it happen when your going slower or faster? Just a grinding noise, or is it like banging too?

[V8killimports]

Originally posted by esthirteen
More specifics? Where is the sound coming from? Does it happen when your going slower or faster? Just a grinding noise, or is it like banging too?

Sorry... definately coming from the rear.. have not pulled the whell off to check brakes yet.. no banging sounds.. just a grinding type sound..

[MAXed Out]

i think it's time for some power slots! i dunno it should be the brakes.

[Addict]

I'd guess brakes. When's the last time you changed the pads?

[Civickid0to60]

mine do that all the time, see if the vaccum plate is a little bent on any of the brakes, could be rubbing nothing seroius though.

[94_AcCoRd_EX]

Are your pads worn down to the squeelers?

[juvenile]

Originally posted by 94_AcCoRd_EX
Are your pads worn down to the squeelers?
Chances are it's that since I had exactly the same problem with my old pads on my mazda, when I backed up they squelled like hell.

[ebpda9]

i say the pads are toast