Q: I just purchased a 2009 Highlander Limited and am now hearing a metal on metal sound when braking. does this mean a total Brake jo
I recently bought this car, I also drive for Uber and I'm hearing a metal on metal sound which I know from past expirence means brake pads and rotors. So I'm wanting to get this checked out.
My car has 84000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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