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I had a similar experience with my Windstar - lots of pad material left, but still grinding after new pads & shoes. Turns out the rotors were bad. :( Btw, I just replaced the rotors without finding out if a simple turning would have eliminated the grinding.
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If my cavalier is making a grinding noise under the hood is it likely that it is the transmission if so what happened before the grinding noise there was no steering or hardly any brakes.?
engine problems not trans.
What could be causing a rubbing or grinding noise in the rear of your 2002 mountaineer?
brakes or rear axle problems.
Grinding when braking?
Worn out brakes.
How many miles on a Honda Pilot before changing the brakes?
They will make a grinding noise that's how you can tell.
What does it mean when your brakes make grinding noise when you stop?
The brake pads are worn out and need to be replaced. The grinding sound means your brakes are about to stop working.
What causes a grinding noise in your front wheel?
Brakes
Why does your brakes make grinding sound even if you had brakes replaced?
You should take it back to the shop that replaced them and ask. It's possible that something is hung up somewhere that's causing the noise.
Why are your brakes making a grinding noise?
Your pads or discs are worn. The brakes will fail soon if not replaced.
What causes a grinding sound in brakes?
your brakes are about to give out... you should go to wal-mart and have them replace them
How do you know when to get your brakes checked?
If you suspect something, get them checked. If you get vibration while applying the brakes, get them checked. If you get grinding noise from the brakes, get them checked.
Grinding noise from brakes at low speeds?
I would suspect your brake pads are worn out. The grinding you are hearing is the destruction of your rotors taking place. It is also possible that you may have a defective wheel bearing. Inspect your brake system.
What is the crunching noise from your brakes?
Does it squeek? Or is it grinding? Possible sand/ gravel trapped in your brakes. Or you need some new pads. If it's during winter and you break hard and start sliding.. then it would be your ABS kicking in.
