Grinding noise

Tiny
ANGELDEATH
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  • 1992 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA
Sounds like metal grinding on metal only while driving just started on my way to work
Sunday, April 28th, 2013 AT 9:17 PM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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The most likely suspect is a brake pad worn down to the backing plate. By the time it's worn enough to hear, the rotor will usually be ground down below the published legal limit, and it will also have to be replaced. Most new rotors today are not very expensive. Your mechanic will start with a brake system inspection to see what else is needed.
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Sunday, April 28th, 2013 AT 10:06 PM

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