Okay one week ago I took my car in because some plastic piece was hanging down under my car. And I thought I was hearing it scrape against the ground. So a week ago they removed the splash shield (I believe that was what the part was called) on my right side. Well later on that day I noticed that when I stepped on the brakes I started hearing a grinding noise (wasn't very loud at first). I thought for some reason it had to be because I had a part removed on the right side (that was where the sound was coming from). But now it sounds like it is coming from both sides and it is louder. I plan on taking it in and want to do it soon but I have class and work so I need a place that could check it out. And also have parts to repair it. Could it be my brake pads and some other part of the car making the noise? If so about how much does it cost for brake pads to be replaced and possibly another part that might be involved?
I drive a 2003 Ford Focus SE. I took my car into the shop about 3 months ago also to get everything checked out plus a tune up so I'm wondering why no one would tell me anything about the brakes. Also a little over a month ago I got 3 brand new tires! And nothing was mentioned:/ I also had my car inspected not even a month ago and nothing was mentioned!
Also what places are open late and don't try to rip you off price wise?
I'm in the Bryan/College Station area in Texas.