Squeak when backing up

2012 TOYOTA PRIUS
166,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JTOPPING
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When I back out of the driveway in the morning (or when not driven for a while) the car squeaks. Sounds like brakes. In my Volvo it was emergency brake, and had to have it replaced. Is that the case with this car?
Jul 30, 2018 at 8:28 AM
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This is normal you are hearing hearing the surface rust being removed as you hit the brakes I am assuming the brake pads are in good shape? If you need brakes these guides can help.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-pads-and-rotors

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
Jul 31, 2018 at 1:21 PM
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JTOPPING
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Thanks.
Jul 31, 2018 at 5:14 PM
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