Braking

Tiny
MICHELLE.SCOTT
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  • 2001 FORD FOCUS
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I have a grinding noise coming from the back of the car when breaking, This seems to happen when the car is cold and disappears once running for a while. I have has the front disc and pads replaced and the back cylinders but still happening
Monday, January 10th, 2011 AT 12:47 PM

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Tiny
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If you hear grinding sounds when you apply the brakes:
* The most common cause for this condition is when the lining has worn past its service limit and the metal plate is contacting the rotor.
* Some drivers may experience a grinding noise only when the pedal is slightly applied, and the vehicle is moving very slow (such as slightly releasing the pedal from a stop position). This operation is normal.
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Monday, March 15th, 2021 AT 7:31 PM
Tiny
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Hello,

It sounds like the noise could be due to pads/rotors that are glazed.
When cold the brake makes the noise but as it warms up then it gains more traction and the noise goes away.

It is likely that the pads need to be replaced and the rotors need to be resurfaced (given they are within specification).

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

I have attached diagrams for your reference.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.
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Tuesday, October 12th, 2021 AT 9:41 PM

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