Q: Consistent Clunk noise when braking that slowed in rythym while the car slows down until completely stopped

asked by on October 17, 2017

When applying the brakes I hear a consistent clunk noise that is relative to my speed so while stopping the clunks start out fast then slow in rythym until completely stopped. When I let go of the brakes I don’t here it

My car has 123000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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