Q: Brakes grinding

asked by on February 04, 2016

The brakes on my car are making a grinding sound.

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Brake noise is quite common. Most likely what you are hearing is the sound of the worn brake pads grinding against the rotors. This problem can usually be solved by a simple brake job. A trained professional will be able to listen to and inspect your brakes to inform you of exactly what your vehicle needs. Faulty brakes are a safety issue so I suggest getting this done as soon as possible.

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