Q: After I have driven awhile (basically not the first few times that I apply the brake) I hear a grinding souund

asked by on August 04, 2016

I have had my brakes checked and told that I do not have a brake problem -- that maybe a rock or dirt is in the brake lining. I took my car in twice with the same result. I continue to have a grinding sound when I press on the brakes -- now getting more noticeable. Could this be a bearing? Do I really have nothing to worry about? Thanks

My car has 124000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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