Brake Noise – Front Grunting / Grinding on Ford Flex

Submitted by Andy Y · May 29, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

Defective anchor brackets for the front calipers can cause abnormal brake rotor and pad wear concurrently. Noise can be heard while braking, a grunting or grinding from the front. The caliper anchor brackets should be replaced with revised parts, and also replace the rotors and brake pads.

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Ford Flex vehicles with this problem

Average mileage: 53,753 miles
(3,000 - 145,000)

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