2000 Pontiac Grand Prix scary noise when i apply brakes

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
157,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MC2XD
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my drivers side rear brakes sounded like it was making a bad noise,i had 2 people look it and they said it was bad bearings,they both pushed on the tire while on the ground and it had some movement in it.only on the drives rear.so i went and bought a new rear hub bearing package,the bearings are in closed with abs brakes.i replaced the old part with the new no problems,put the tire back on and started to drive again,it still makes that horrable noise when im coming to a stop.the noise sounds like a creaking kinda noise and you can hear a ping ish noise when i come to complete stop.it does not happen every time i stop but 90 precent of the time it does.
Mar 21, 2010 at 3:31 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Check the rear rotor and caliper for unusual wear. Also inspect rear control arm and bushings.
Mar 22, 2010 at 7:53 AM
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