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97 Mercury Villager - grinding noise


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bambina
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Aug 7, 2005, 1:13 PM

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My mini van makes a grinding noise when it is moving. I tap the brakes lightly (not necessarily to a stop) and the noise goes away. It first started a couple weeks ago and was only doing it when I made a left turn. Now it does it almost immediately upon my driving it. It isn't constant but it is happening more often than not.

The noise is coming from the front left side of the vehicle. Can anyone help me here?

Thanks!


motorheadII
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Aug 7, 2005, 5:16 PM

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Could be brakes, a bearing, or the drive axle. This could be SERIOUSLY UNSAFE, and should be checked immediately by qualified people.


bambina
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Aug 8, 2005, 4:44 PM

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Smile Thanks for the headsup! I took it in today and it was the brake pads and rotors. Not a lot else I could do but have them do the work. Didn't come cheap either.


Tom Greenleaf
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Aug 8, 2005, 10:18 PM

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Motorhead II was right here. You may be out some bucks but no brakes costs tons more!!!!!! Worse if someone gets hurt!!!!!! Be safe,







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