Grinding sound at wheel

2005 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
94,000 MILES • 4.0L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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IRVING777
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I have the vehicle that makes a grinding noise as if the brakes needed to be replaced. When I turn the wheel slightly to the left the noise gets some what worse. If I turn the wheel slightly right the noise dies down a little but even straight driving you still here the grinding.
Sep 19, 2019 at 8:33 AM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

This could be a brake problem. Your vehicle's brake caliper could be stuck closed or you might have a rock that wedged between the rotor and the brake pad. To check to see if the brake caliper is working correctly you will need an assistant. Jack up and secure your vehicle according to the link below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Remove the tire where you hear the grinding and have your assistant press on the brake pedal. Watch and ensure the brake caliper squeezes the pads against the rotor and then releases when the assistant removes his foot from the brake pedal. Also look for wedged rocks or foreign objects at this time. Here is a link for you to go to below as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/vehicle-grinding-noise

Please get back to us with what you are able to find out.

Thanks,
Alex
2CarPros
Sep 19, 2019 at 9:48 AM