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2003 Toyota Camry Repair Question


Topics covered: Grinding.
Mileage: 184,000 miles.

Asked on February 6, 2013

Toyota Camry Grinding Problem

It sounded like the breaks were grinding then i heard a pop sound and then when i try to drive forward to park it its making a really loud sound and when i press on breaks it gets even louder, what can this be
Avatar Asked by janikajackson

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Replied on February 6, 2013

MAYBE THE PADS ARE WORN SLAP OUT

HOPEFULLY YOU HAVE NOT CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE CALIPER, WITH THE GRINDING SOUND GOING ON, YOU MAY HAVE ROTOR DAMAGE THAT CAN BE "TURNED"---IF IT'S REAL BAD, A NEW ONE MIGHT BE IN ORDER

THE MEDIC

Tiny Answered by CJ MEDEVAC (expert)
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