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    Default 2012 RT Reverse noise

    My 2012 RT has starting making a "groaning" sound when in reverse. Any comments or suggestions, please.

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    The brakes seem to be the culprit on my wife’s 2012RT

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    Default How did you resolve the problem?

    [QUOTE=spyderCodes;1136491]The brakes seem to be the culprit on my wife’s 2012RT[/QU

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    I ignore it.

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    No biggy, just brake squeal. I just ignore it and go forward asap.

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    Same with mine and I have a brand new dealer installed clutch that was installed under warranty due to stalling out issue. The sound was heard before and after clutch replacement. Guess it is a " normal" noise

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    If it's not the rear brake; it might be the belt. (As the teeth on it engage the cogs on the sprocket...)
    Either way; there's not much that you can do about either (unless the belt alignment is off...), so turn the radio up, and ignore it.
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    Hate to say it here, but that's just the way some of them are. Our 2011 does it if it has been sitting awhile (a week or so). Methinks its the brakes.

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    Another vote for brakes. Our 2010 does it too.
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    My 08 did it and it was the belt. After I loosened the belt using the KrikIt II method, the noise went away.
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    Default All of the above...

    Just a suggestion that I would do and that is give the rear wheel bearing a quick check. As they wear they get comfortable running in one direction..
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    Default All of the above...

    Just a suggestion that I would do and that is give the rear wheel bearing a quick check. As they wear they get comfortable running in one direction..
    Gene and Ilana De Laney
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    Another vote for the brakes on my 2012 RT. It has been doing it on mine since i had it, when i'm backing out of the shed. Mainly after it has sat down a while. I just ignore it and go in first gear and take off. I had my rear bearings and seals replaced when i had my rear rim chromed, earlier this year and it still does it.
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