Squeal noise while backing up - Can-Am Spyder Forums: The Y-factor Community

smitty50 · #1 (**permalink**) 12-22-2011, 09:22 PM

My 2010 RS SM5 makes a funny noises when backing up. Anyone else heard of this?

Corybud · #2 (**permalink**) 12-23-2011, 08:23 AM

Most likely it is your brake pads or just your back brake dragging a bit. Try pressing on the brake as you are backing up and see if it stops. How many miles do you have on your spyder?

cozmos · #3 (**permalink**) 12-25-2011, 08:04 PM

Use disc brake quiet on the backs of all your brake pads, it works great.

bill steele · #4 (**permalink**) 12-27-2011, 02:48 PM

Don't worry is only rear brake and unless you drive backward a lot it won't be a problem.

Bob Denman · #5 (**permalink**) 12-28-2011, 04:59 AM

Gen 3 pads cut the noise level down by about 75%...

Pat and Sandi · #6 (**permalink**) 12-30-2011, 03:57 AM

My RTS has done this from day one. When it's time for pads (now at 15K) I will try the newer pads. Also spoke with a respected Spyder mechanic who indicated that this could also be caused by a light glazing. Maybe a pass with some 000 steel wool on the discs?

Patrick

Bob Denman · #7 (**permalink**) 12-30-2011, 05:11 AM

That's worth a shot...

Phoenix · #8 (**permalink**) 01-07-2012, 05:21 AM

I changed my rear tire to a kuhmo and had the shop realign the back end. That took care of the problem.