Q: Front right grinding noise from wheel, most likely brake pad or something related? 2003 Dodge Intrepid
I heard a loud bang when i went over train tracks, afterwards i heard a loud grinding noise coming from the front right wheel the rest of the way home. it was equal to how fast i was going and if i stopped, it stopped as well. was wondering if it is brake related and about how much it might cost? thanks!
My car has 144265 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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