1997 Jeep Cherokee creaking crunching sound when braking

1997 JEEP CHEROKEE
195,000 MILES • 4.0L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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EDFISHER
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my jeep makes a creaking/crunching sound when braking at low speeds. sort of a koo,koo,koo sound. no, not like a dove. also makes the same sound when turning. the sound goes away when it's raining, then I just get a little squeal instead when braking. the sound comes back when it's dry again.I use mothers wheel cleaner. I was wondering if this could mess with the brakes. just a thought. the sound seems like it's coming from the middle/front of car but it could be getting thrown from the brakes. I can't really tell. the front brakes and rotors are 9 months old and the back drums are 14 months old. any help would be appreciated.
Nov 20, 2014 at 10:31 AM
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JOHNNYT73
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I would take it somewhere to get looked at. It Could also be your front axle. Pull the fill plug to check the fluid level and condition.
Nov 20, 2014 at 11:21 AM
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