Hi, I have a 2003 Honda Accord v6 and the problem that I am having is that my car is making a screeching noise on the rear of the car driver side. I have noticed that it happens usually over speed bumps or over bumpy roads. I am NOT applying the brake when it occurs. What could be the problem?

 

2003 Honda Accord EX V6 auto tranny

 

I would inspect the brake pad just to be sure that the metal tab is not hitting the rotor.

The anti-sway bar end-links and/or bushings can make these sorts of noises. A worn out upper ball joint is another possibility.

 

Hi, I actually came to this forum trying to find info on a similar problem...

I have the same Accord, '03/V6/automatic/4-door, and on my drive to work this morning a loud squealing sound just started emanating from the rear end of my car. The sound was was loud and steady the entire time I was driving (about 20 minutes until I got to the parking garage), not just when going over bumps, etc. The sound would cease when I came to a stop, but began immediately as soon as I got going again...

Does anyone have an idea what this might be? Does it sound severe enough that I should be worried about a 30 minute drive back home after work?

Thanks in advance for any assistance...

 

"freddyd"-sounds like the rear pads are in need of inspection/replacement. There is a "wear" sensor on them, by your description, it is telling you they need inspection/replacement. Listen to it before it costs more to repair.

 

The rear pads wear faster than the front on these cars (I also have an 03 V6). I would check the rear brake pads. Just looking through the wheel, at the outer pad, is not good enough because the inner pad will wear quicker than the outer pad.

 

I have the same problem on my 03 Accord V6 4 door. The brakes are fine but it sounds just like the sounds when your pads are getting low.