1997 Honda Civic Dragging-like noise

Tiny
STEVELOW1
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  • 1997 HONDA CIVIC
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 91,323 MILES
When decelerating from around 40 MPH the car makes a dragging "shushing" sound. FYI, the axle boots were both replaced at 80,000.
Tuesday, March 24th, 2009 AT 10:01 AM

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Tiny
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It sounds like your brakes are dragging.

If this is coming from the front ensure that you do not have a seized caliper or caliper pins.

If it is coming from the rear ensure that the parking brake adjustment is good and that the rear brakes are adjusted PROPERLY. A quick test would be to see how many clicks it takes to lock your parking brake. 5-7clicks is acceptable, anything lower and the rear brakes are rubbing.

This noise also may be caused by a worn out brake pad. So give your brakes a good look over!
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Tuesday, March 24th, 2009 AT 5:13 PM

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