2012 Ford Escape grinding noise while braking

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My Ford Escape started making an unusual noise recently.  Would appreciate if anyone can help me diagnose the problem.

The noise only occurs when I brake and only when my speed gets down to about 15 mph or less
It's a grinding, crunching sort of sound
It's a repeated "crunch" "crunch" "crunch" as if something on the axel rubs against something else every time it rotates
It happens regardless of the weather
It sounds like it's either coming from my back passenger tire or both back tires

Any ideas what the problem may be?

CharlieRB · Answer

There are a few things it could be.

Dirt in the brake drums (if its not rear disc)
Pads or shoes have been damaged or become worn
Hardware has come loose and is getting caught as you are braking
Rusted drums or discs

You should get this check out right away before it causes expensive damage or you loose braking ability all together.

barbecue · Answer

If it's a rhythmic noise which repeats regularly, but slows down as the car slows down, first I'd look for a warped disc or drum.

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