However, another mechanic told me yesterday its my roder/brake pads/calipers! Are there any honest mechanics who can help me?? It s a 98 Toyota Avalon..thank you!

I would say shocks/struts is where I would start, because for the front end to scrape means the brakes are doing what they should be.

I would tend to go with the struts and shocks. You may need rotorsand pads, but that would not cause your front end to hit the pavement. Try taking it to a toyota dealer. See what they say.

Sounds like your front suspension and failed springs as well as shocks. Have you tried to lower this? Even under braking you should have 4 inches of clearance.

Hi you really have a very honest answer unless some fool had previously lowered the suspension on this car then that is why.

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However, another mechanic told me yesterday its my roder/brake pads/calipers! Are there any honest mechanics who can help me?? It s a 98 Toyota Avalon..thank you!