Ford KA brakes making grinding noise

Car: Ford KA
Variant: 1.3 duredec engine
Model Year: 2006
Categories: Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres
When braking brakes make a grinding noise
Posted: Aug 28, 2011 (13 years ago)
First thing to check would be condition of brake pads .
Posted Aug 28, 2011 (13 years ago)
Should brake pads been checked at mot or service


Posted Aug 28, 2011 (13 years ago)
All depends on what service was carried out , may just have been levels etc . On the MOT if the pads can be seen they are checked but nothing is dismantled to check pads or any wheels removed in test .
Posted Aug 28, 2011 (13 years ago)
Thanx will get it checked is it an expensive job
Posted Aug 28, 2011 (13 years ago)
If it just needs pads , not a big or expensive job . If pads worn out , may have scored brake disc which will need replacing .All depends on noise , hard to advise without hearing it , but you can get a noise if dirt / dust in brakes also which would mean stripping down and cleaning out .This is assuming noise is from front , if not may be rear shoes.You would usually be cheaper going to a good independant garage you can trust rather than a main dealer or one of the fast fit centres .It would be advisable to get it checked asap as it is brakes , you dont want to take any chances .Hope this helps you.
Posted Aug 28, 2011 (13 years ago)
Thanx for your help will get it checked
Posted Aug 28, 2011 (13 years ago)

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