Brake Screech in Reverse Only

Currently driving my father-in-law’s ‘01 Tundra. The brakes make this horrible screeching sound. However, this ONLY happens in reverse, and for the most part only happens when the engine is cool. Rarely happens when I’ve been driving for a little while.

When googling this, I’ve seen other threads that say this is normal with Toyotas. But I just can’t fathom this sound being normal. I don’t have much experience with drum brakes, so maybe it is. Here’s a video demonstrating. This is actually not nearly as bad as it normally is.

https://youtube.com/shorts/N-pPg5hnzc0?si=ux2isHUsn6c0Uol-

 

Do your brake pads have greased shims? That might be a contributor.

 

I have had this issue. It was the dust shield on the front brakes making contact with the rotor. Drove me fucking nuts. I finally found it. And since then, I've helped two or three other people find the exact same. Always in reverse. Typically only when cold.

https://www.tundras.com/threads/met...iper-or-wheel-bearing-videos-attached.145025/

Pay attention to the link in #2. It shows the evidence and if not that, maybe other solutions are there.

 

Wow! Thanks for the tip. I could’ve sworn it was coming from the rear, but this gives me a good starting point, and at least with gear that I’m familiar with. Glad I’m not alone with this issue.

 

I did too. I tore apart the rear brakes and regreased everything. Then I put my phone outside the garage while I backed out with the truck cold. And the sound didn't get louder as I backed out, so I knew it was on the passenger side, but was clearly louder when the front wheels came out. So I really looked closely and found what you see at the 2nd reply link.

Look closely. Report back. Can help you look for sure.