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1999 Ford Focus Repair Question


Topics covered: Noise, Brakes, Grinding.
Mileage: 10,000 miles.

Asked on July 16, 2012

Grinding noise from brakes

I have replaced the brake discs but not the pads and getting a grinding sound when slowing down and putting a bit of pressure on my brakes.and gets louder when i have nearly stopped and when i just start moving again.the pads have plenty of miles left on them.and wondered is there away of seeing if the calibra is working ok.all was ok untill i changed the brake discs could you help
Avatar Asked by tony-sumpton

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Replied on July 16, 2012

Put on new rotors but used old pads?

Tiny Answered by Docfixit (expert)
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Replied on July 16, 2012

yes thats all i have done

Tiny Response from tony-sumpton
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Replied on July 16, 2012

Well there is your noise old pads wear to old rotors get groved at kinda acts like old vynil record. new pads no noise

Tiny Answered by Docfixit (expert)
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Replied on July 16, 2012

recheck your work.ck. the pad retaining clips something is rubbing.

Tiny Answered by cadieman (expert)
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