Why Are My Brakes Grinding?

When you hear brakes making a grinding noise, it’s easy to panic. Why are my brakes grinding and what can I do to fix them? Honda Universe is here to walk you through the most common reasons for unusual brake noise. While most issues are easy to diagnose and solve at our service center, it’s important to schedule your visit promptly. The National Highway Safety Administration reported faulty brakes could be a factor in as many as 25% of all road accidents. Get service tips from our experts, and then visit us in Lakewood to bring your car back up to speed!

Brakes Grinding When Stopping

It’s important to listen for the sound of your brakes grinding as you navigate Freehold and Toms River. If you notice your brakes grinding when stopping, that indicates a few potential culprits:

• Do you hear a squealing noise when stopping or slowing down? Your brake pads are probably worn. If you ignore this sound, your brakes will start grinding as they continue to wear down.
• Do you hear a sharp grinding noise or maybe even a rumbling in the pedal? This could be your brake disc and calipers. You’ll probably need a brake pad replacement or potentially a disc or rotor replacement.
• Do you hear the brakes grinding only when stopping at full force? This could be the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), and you might even notice vibrations in the pedal. 

Brakes Grinding When Driving

What if your brakes making a grinding noise while driving around Jackson? Often, it’s just rocks and debris bouncing off the caliper and rotor. Though this is not the result of a faulty component in your braking system, it’s still important to resolve the problem quickly. If you can’t pull out the debris easily, schedule a service. Otherwise, the bouncing rocks can continue to accumulate and cause damage to your car!

Schedule Your Service with Honda Universe

So, why are my brakes grinding? Find out at Honda Universe. Schedule your service with our experts for car care you can depend on, and contact us with any questions. You’ll find us in Lakewood, and we’re happy to bring out the best in your car.