Q: Kia Sedona has grinding sound when brake and release; signs of brake pad deteriorated
This afternoon, when I started driving, there was a grinding noise when I put on the brakes and also when I released the brakes. My mechanic (my neighbor) removed the tire and he said there's no brake pad left. Should I have him replace only this one, or all of them?
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Always replace the front both or rear both at the same time. If the problem is just the pads, then you may need rotors also.
I would do a complete inspection of all the brakes, and replace all of them if it is needed.
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