zmaninco

I think you guys nailed it! Looks like it is the brakes - and its the chirper making the noise. I was thrown off because it only chirped in reverse, but now its starting in forward gears also. Thanx a bunch! Z

Hi folks, First time poster here! We bought our 2002 Subaru Outback wagon brand new and have owned it since then. Change oil religiously as well as performing routine maintenance. This is an automatic transmission. Everything has been wonderful to date...until a week ago. All of a sudden, it makes a squealing noise when the car is moving in Reverse. Putting it in Reverse feels the same. There is no noise if the brake is applied and the car is stopped. But soon as it starts moving in Reverse, there is a squeal sound. You get the noise with the brakes partially applied or completely taken off - no difference in sound. So it is not brake related. Its coming from the front of the car around the tranny area. Checked the fluid and it is fine. Anyone come across this before or know where to start looking? Thanx! Z