Rear-end Creak/Squeak when stopping
 

Recently bought a 96' LX, with 169K, automatic. When coming to a stop, and I mean JUST before you stop, there is a pulsed long creaking "errr....eeerrrrr......errrrrrrrrrr..eerrrthud " from what sounds like the rear passenger wheel. Im wondering about warped drums? Control arm bushings? Strut-tower bushings? I'm somewhat green around the gills still, so don't be afraid to point out obvious stuff. Again, it doesn't happen when I'm moving over 3-5mph, brakes or not. If I put the car in neutral, and let it coast to a stop, no noise. the creak is loudest at the very end of the stop, when the car finally settles.

any help would be great!

thanks

RE: Rear-end Creak/Squeak when stopping
 

When was the last time you had your brakes checked? It does have drums on the rear correct? Have you gotten under it and done a visual check of eveything? Just look for the obvious stuff like a bolt loose, something bent or whatever.

RE: Rear-end Creak/Squeak when stopping
 

Its been too wet here lately for me to get under it, but I figure with it having so many miles, I'd just get her new brakes all round. I ordered drums, shoes and hardware last night, hopefuly that'll get rid of the squeak.

RE: Rear-end Creak/Squeak when stopping
 

Well I did the drums today(which were a total pain in the arse, who knew(not me!) you need a special tool to get the damned springs on), NO MORE SQUEAK!!!!!! Must have been it.