Why Are My Brakes Grinding?

While you’re driving around Grand Island, you’ve probably heard it. You come to a stop at a stoplight and hear a screeching, metallic noise coming from your vehicle. Are you wondering “Why are my brakes making a grinding noise?” The sound of brakes grinding usually means that there are problems with your braking system that need immediate inspection. Thinking of waiting until you have more time to get a brake inspection? Think again. The National Highway Safety Administration claims that faulty brakes are responsible for as many as 25% of all road accidents in America. Don’t wait until that grinding noise becomes even louder to schedule a service appointment today.

Why Are My Brakes Grinding: Common Causes

There are a variety of reasons why your brakes are making a grinding noise. However, if you’ve noticed that your brakes emit a screeching sound when you stop at traffic lights or stop signs around Hastings, the list of possible causes can be narrowed down to the following: 

• If you hear brakes grinding when stopping at full force, it could be your Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS). Your ABS will activate if you apply the full brakes, and it may even cause vibrations in the pedal. 
• If you hear a sharper grinding noise, it could be the sound of your brake disc and calipers. This may also cause a rumble in your pedal. This may require a brake pad replacement, but also disc or rotor replacement.
• If you hear the sound when stopping or slowing down, your brake pads are probably the culprit. Over time, brake pads lose their thickness and start to make a squealing noise known as “brake scrubbing.” As the pads wear down further, you’ll hear a grinding noise instead.

Why Are My Brakes Grinding After New Pads Have Been Installed?

If your Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Wagoneer vehicle’s brakes are still emitting a loud noise during your Lexington drives and you’ve already visited an automotive repair center for new brake pads, you could just have debris in the rotor and caliper. Removing rocks and particulate matter isn’t a difficult maintenance task. However, it’s important to resolve this issue quickly before more serious damage takes place. Schedule a service appointment at the Midway Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram service center to let our certified technicians stop your brakes from grinding for good! 

Get Proper Service Today at Midway Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Don’t hesitate when you start hearing those obnoxious grinding noises until it’s too late. Contact us today to set up a time to visit our service center, and we’ll take care of all of your service needs.