If have make sharp turn hear grinding noise. mechanic said brake pad grinding into rotor when turn sharp.
Feb 26, 2021 at 7:19 AM
Grinding noise when making a sharp turn
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This could be the case as when you are turning the wheel to a sharp turn the caliper can slide on the caliper pins and put pressure on the pads.
Here is a guide that will help with this as there could be other causes:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/vehicle-grinding-noise
If the brake pads are making this noise then they most likely need to be replaced.
Here is a guide that will help with this as well:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd
Below you will find the detail from the manual on how to do this as well.
I would suggest replacing the pads if they are low and then retest to see if the noise is still there.
Let me know if you have questions. Thanks
Here is a guide that will help with this as there could be other causes:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/vehicle-grinding-noise
If the brake pads are making this noise then they most likely need to be replaced.
Here is a guide that will help with this as well:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd
Below you will find the detail from the manual on how to do this as well.
I would suggest replacing the pads if they are low and then retest to see if the noise is still there.
Let me know if you have questions. Thanks
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Feb 26, 2021 at 1:52 PM
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