If your brakes make a grinding noise when you press the brake pedal, it’s likely that you simply need new brake pads. Brake pad manufacturers intentionally design pads to make noise when it’s time to change them, so this is their way of letting you know it’s time to get them swapped out. However, there are a handful of additional issues that could be causing the grinding noise. Luckily, it’s easy to narrow it down based on when the noise occurs. In this article, we’ll show you how to diagnose and fix the issue.
This article is based on an interview with our automotive specialist, Ed Beery, owner of InTechgrity Automotive Excellence. Check out the full interview here.
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Expert Q&A
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Warnings
- Don’t ignore grinding brakes—especially if your braking power seems to be diminishing. The grinding noise normally indicates your brake pads are at the end of their lives, and continuing to drive could be dangerous.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.lindleysautocentres.co.uk/about-us/blog/the-main-issues-that-cause-brakes-to-lock-up-and-not-release/
- ↑ https://www.thedrive.com/guides-and-gear/how-do-abs-brakes-work
- ↑ https://freedomgeneral.com/blog/squeaky-brakes//
- ↑ https://www.providencejournal.com/story/lifestyle/2022/06/19/why-brakes-mazda-cx-5-make-noise-car-doctor/7481596001/