Grinding Noises from Brakes

Grinding noise for brakes

Out of all the strange noises your car can make, a grinding noise from the brakes may be one of the most annoying. It’s loud, it’s jarring, and it can make you worry whether your car is safe to drive. Fortunately for drivers in Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, and Hershey, Faulkner Honda is here to put your worries to rest. Read on to discover two of the most common reasons your brakes are grinding and what to do about it.


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Worn Out Brake Pads

At the most basic level, disc brakes work by using a caliper to press the brake pads up against the rotors. This causes resistance that brings your car to a stop. However, your brake pads are designed to wear out after a while, as the friction caused by this action slowly wears them down.

As your brake pads wear down, you should start hearing a squealing sound when you hit the brakes. This is because many brake pads include wear indicators, small metal tabs that are built into the pad. When exposed, this tab scrapes against the rotor, making a squealing sound to alert you that it’s time to replace your brake pads.

Grinding brake noise

If you don’t replace the brake pads when they start to run low, you’ll eventually be left with nothing but the metal backing plate. Then, when you put your foot on the brake, the metal backing comes in direct contact with the metal or ceramic of the rotor, resulting in a nasty grinding noise.

Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads is dangerous and can lead to more costly damage to your brake system. If your brake pads are running low, schedule an appointment to get them replaced as soon as possible.



Debris Stuck in Brakes

Another possible culprit is a foreign object—such as a small stone or other debris from the road—getting lodged in your brake caliper. Generally, this causes a grinding noise whenever your vehicle is in motion, regardless of whether your foot is on the brake pedal.

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Since fixing this issue simply requires finding the foreign object and removing it from your brake system, it’s generally easier to resolve. However, if you choose to ignore the grinding sound, it can lead to damage to your brakes as the debris continues to grind against your rotor.

Get Your Brakes Checked Today!

Regardless of the reason for those grinding noises coming from your brakes, it’s important to address the issue before it leads to more expensive damage

to your car. If your brakes are grinding in Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, or Hershey, head to
 
the service department at Faulkner Honda.

 

Our team of service professionals will find out what’s causing your brakes to grind and help you get back on the road with a quieter ride in no time. Schedule your appointment online or give us a call today to learn more!


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