What is behind the grinding noise from the brakes on my 1995 Merc Tracer?

Question

I have a 1995 Mercury Tracer front wheel drive, 1.9L. There is a grinding, almost metal-metal, noise that is coming from the front driver side brake unit when I go and press on the brake. The pads are okay (over 60%) but are squealing too. I was thinking the CV system but I have test it and it seems fine. What gives?

Answer 1

check the inside pad. often the outside pad looks fine but the inside one is shot due to a sticking caliper

Answer 2

replace the rototery which is a metal disk they have gauges in them if this 1 is bad chek them all do not put new pads on them

or they will wear down to quickely check first the 1 making the grinding sound or it could a culper which is the cylinder that pushes
the brake pads together. hope this helps

Answer 3

That normally means your pads have completely worn down and now it's metal on metal. That is bad because then the rotors will get scraped and have to be shaved which will cost you more.

Take it to a break place immediately before it gets worse.

Answer 4

that noise is your brakes grinding together...your brake pads/shoes have probably worn away too much...that needs to be fixed soon or you will not only have to replace the pads but the rotors too, which is much more expensive

Answer 5

Sounds like the dust cover behind the roter is rubing

Answer 6

quickly and furious Its that stutter step that romps me up like the Roadrunner spurting away for Wiley Cyote with that Acme Atomic contraption.that has no steerage and finally ends up over the cliff.

Answer 7

if you live on a dirt road it could be dust or dirt...i would have it serviced as this is not a cosmetic feature of your car but a safety mechanism....there may be another part of the braking system itself that is in need of repair...do not delay....your safety is important but so is mine and my children's

Answer 8

have you checked to see if your calipers are aligned? they could be rubbing on your rotors