Brake issues

Tiny
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  • 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
  • 2.5L
  • 5 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 145,000 MILES
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.
Tuesday, June 5th, 2018 AT 7:38 AM

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Tiny
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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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Tuesday, June 5th, 2018 AT 8:16 AM

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