now when braking I get a creaking rusty spring sound

2014 FORD FOCUS
76,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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AJCOLBY
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So I recently got a wheel bearing replaced on my car (listed above) now when braking I get a creaking/rusty spring sound coming from that side. I took it to the mechanic and they checked their work and the only thing they found was the pads were low.
May 30, 2019 at 8:16 AM
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KASEKENNY
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More then likely this is the front pads wear indicators or the rattle clips are making noise. Here is a guide that will help with this:

https://youtu.be/_iFN5xaJjJY

and

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

Below you will find the process from the manual on how to replace them. Let's run through this and go from there. Let us know if you have other questions. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Mar 13, 2021 at 5:36 AM