Wining noise when reversing is it my brakes sticking !!!!!!!

[VWstevo]

dodgy wheel bearing - whining while running backwards?

I have never heard brakes "whine" - but maybe we are using different terminology of sound. Mine only ever "grind" like dragging metal along tarmac - or "squeal" like rubber soles on a polished floor -  if u know what i mean mate.

Whining I would liken to the sound of a washing machine on low spin, like the noise reverse gear makes cos theres no synchromesh on reverse. like a mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm noise? lol

Hey, gear box is new 4 months ago, the sound is deff from the rear axle area, and it doesn't always do it just every now and then as if some thing is rubbing or catching/scrapping when reversing.

[FlySpeck]

rear disc backplates touching the disc / wheel, or unevenly worn pads?

[Deano2711]

rear disc backplates touching the disc / wheel, or unevenly worn pads?

I was told the rear pads have uneven wear but I would also agree with the earlier posting suggesting wheel bearings.

[VWstevo]

rear disc backplates touching the disc / wheel, or unevenly worn pads?

I was told the rear pads have uneven wear but I would also agree with the earlier posting suggesting wheel bearings.

New wheel bearings all round mate, unless one faulty one but i've changed 2 faulty ones on the rear in the past 3 months.

[FlySpeck]

what about worn bearing housings on the stub axles? Cant remember the arrangement as I havent pulled the rears that far down for years on a golf but maybe the outer ring is spinning on one bearing when reversing.

Maybe a friendly garage with a brake dyno can simulate reversing on the rear wheels and you can hear what the noise is like from outside? By reversing onto the dyno then running it up.

[Wayne]

Could be a dodgy wheelbearing.