grinding noise from brakes

1999 FORD FOCUS
10,000 MILES
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TONY-SUMPTON
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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
Jul 16, 2012 at 11:55 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Put on new rotors but used old pads?
Jul 16, 2012 at 12:05 PM
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TONY-SUMPTON
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yes thats all i have done
Jul 16, 2012 at 1:04 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Well there is your noise old pads wear to old rotors get groved at kinda acts like old vynil record. new pads no noise
Jul 16, 2012 at 1:37 PM
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CADIEMAN
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recheck your work.ck. the pad retaining clips something is rubbing.
Jul 16, 2012 at 2:26 PM
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