What's involved
What this repair actually is.
We drive the vehicle to reproduce the noise, then pull the wheels as needed to measure pad and shoe thickness, check rotors and drums for scoring, and look for seized hardware or debris. You get a clear answer on which corner and which part is making the noise, plus a written estimate for the fix.
Symptoms
How you can tell.
- High-pitched squeal when slowing down
- Grinding or scraping sound when you press the brake
- Rattle or clunk from a wheel over bumps
- Noise that changes when you touch the brake pedal
- Scraping sound even when you're not braking
If you delay
Grinding usually means the pads are metal-on-metal and the rotors are being chewed up, so the repair bill grows the longer you wait.
Educational estimate. Real pricing depends on your vehicle, the inspection, parts availability, taxes, and shop rates. Use this as a guide while you shop quotes.