2002 Chevy Impala squeals when braking and is hard to go in reverse

dwhiii

2002 Impala squeal when breaking and hard to go in reverse

brian125

1st problem check brake and rotor for wear. Good oem brakes for your model is Bendix ceramic. 35 dollars for fronts @partsgeek.com

Sometimes if you put the wrong brake pad or cheaper pad on a vehicle they will squeal.

why does the squeak happen? The metal rotor that the brake pads squeeze together can sometimes vibrate, causing a squeaking noise. There are several ways to fix this:
Use a milk spray, lotion or cream on the back of the pads
Use sandpaper to sand off surface hardening of the brake pad/shoe surface.
Try a different brand of brake pad!

2nd problem hard into reverse

My first thoughts would be : ......... You need new shaft seals. If vehicle makes a clanking noise when backing up you may need to replace the U- joints.

You could buy these parts online from places like @partsgeek.com and @autowarehouse.com.

Have a reputable mechanic trouble shoot your problem 1st