Q: Got upper left ball joint replaced now make noise when I brake

asked by on September 04, 2016

Just got my upper left ball joint replaced Now when I brake it makes a screeching noise. It will only do it when I have the pedal down about half way and doesn't do it all the time What could it be

My car has 77000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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