Grinding metal noise coming from back of car, i presume break shoes need replaceing?
Probably, but if you’re hearing “grinding metal” noises, it’s going to be high. Most brakes have a place in the wear where it begins to make a squeaky noise to alert you it’s almost time to be replaced. Those that don’t you can still hear when it touches the very top of the rivet holding the shoe on. Also, they should occasionally be checked to see what the wear is. As a general rule, when you replace the front pads the second time, it’s time to do the rear. Now you have worn the drums down to the point they will need to be turned at the very least, and perhaps replaced, which adds more labor to the job. You’re looking at well over $250, perhaps as much as $500.
