When I brake the car seems fine until it gets just about to a stop

2007 MAZDA 5
99,000 MILES
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CLLEIGH
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Then there is a sort of rat-a-tat until it is totally at a stop. It had the struts replaced about a year ago I believe
Mar 25, 2012 at 4:04 PM
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RASMATAZ
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There Is Sort Of Rat A Tat -you need to describe this noise or whatever it is you're hearing
Mar 25, 2012 at 4:11 PM
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CLLEIGH
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Rat-a-tat, like a tapping with a slight squeak. As soon as the car is at a stop it does not make the sound anymore. So it is like the final 3-5 seconds of braking
Mar 25, 2012 at 4:16 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check for a loose brake caliper.
Mar 25, 2012 at 4:20 PM
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