Why Are My Brakes Grinding?

It happens all of a sudden while you’re driving in Palm Beach County. You’re going about your day and then your brakes are making a grinding noise. At which point, you might be asking, “Why are my brakes grinding?” Hearing your brakes grinding might indicate some serious problems with your vehicle’s braking system that need to be addressed. 

Some Lake Park drivers might be considering putting off any brake repairs until it’s most convenient. Yet, as the National Highway Safety Administration documented, faulty brakes are a factor in up to 25% of all road accidents across the United States. Whether your brakes are grinding when stopping or those brakes are making a grinding noise, Earl Stewart Toyota has a guide for you!

Brakes Grinding When Stopping

So, those brakes are grinding. An important point to answering why are my brakes grinding is when are they doing so. If you notice your brakes grinding when stopping, it could be for several reasons.

• If your brakes are grinding when stopping or slowing down, your brake pads are most likely the cause. Over time, brake pads will also lose their thickness and begin making a squealing sound, also known as ‘brake scrubbing.’ As your pads wear down further, you will begin hearing a grinding noise instead.
• For those who hear a sharper grinding noise, it might be the sound of your brake disc and calipers. This may also cause a rumble in your pedal. If that’s the case, it may require a brake pad replacement, but also disc or rotor replacement. 
• If you’re hearing brakes grinding when stopping at full force, your Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS). Your ABS will activate if you apply your full brakes, and it may even cause pedal vibrations while driving. 

Brakes Grinding When Driving

If your brakes are making a grinding noise as you’re driving in West Palm Beach, it might simply be rocks and debris bouncing off the rotor and caliper. This is an easy service, yet it’s just as important to get it resolved quickly to prevent additional damage from occurring.

For those with prior auto experience, you can take care of the debris yourself if you think you’re up to the task. However, many Palm Beach Gardens drivers often prefer to leave this job to our Lake Park service center. You can also schedule an inspection as well to determine why are brakes are grinding as well.

Schedule Your Service with Earl Stewart Toyota

Your brakes making grinding noises is not something to be taken lightly. If you notice this problem on your Palm Beach County drive, contact Earl Stewart Toyota and schedule service as soon as possible.

Don’t forget to check out our service specials and see how much you can save on your appointment. Whether it’s addressing your brakes, an oil change, or any other Toyota maintenance, we’re the Lake Park service center to address it all!