Grinding brakes but brake pads are barely worn.

2012 FORD FOCUS
74,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHELSEARP
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I've never had to slam on my brakes before, the one time i did, my brakes have been making a loud grinding sound every time i press my brakes. I looked at my brake pads and they're barely even worn. What could it be?
Sep 3, 2014 at 3:05 AM
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HMAC300
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check for rust between rotor and shield and between caliper and rotor.
Sep 3, 2014 at 5:28 AM
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