Brake issues

2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
145,000 MILES • 2.5L • 5 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KNUIJTS
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Grinding sound in rear left wheel. It is there all the time when car is moving and gets worse when brakes are applied. Adjusted caliper and that helped a bit but grinding still there. I think it needs new pads but want to be sure what it is before I replace them.
Jun 5, 2018 at 7:38 AM
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How did you adjust the caliper?
If you meant simply prying the warning tab back, then yes, it seems you are due for new pads.
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