what is causing my car to make a thumping noise everytime i brake?

2005 MAZDA 6
9,000 MILES
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JOANNA1989
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every time i brake my car makes a thumping noise, the noise comes from my front left tire area
Nov 9, 2011 at 3:22 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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hot spot on the rotor. get a brake check. this happens when the brakes overheat.

most likely has to be replaced.

Roy
Nov 9, 2011 at 3:32 PM
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