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Why Are My Brakes Grinding?

Mechanic Working On Brakes
 

There are many major components you utilize when you’re tackling your Sicklerville commute. One important component you’ll want to pay attention to is your brakes. Your brakes are responsible for ensuring your vehicle can safely stop during your Sewell adventures. However, you may be wondering, “Why are my brakes grinding?” when you hear a loud screech coming from your brakes as you come to a stop.

Fortunately, our service experts can help. Whether your brakes are grinding when you’re stopping or your brakes are making a grinding noise when you’re driving, you’ll want to schedule a service appointment with our team to determine what the issue could be with your brakes. If you notice your brakes grinding, don’t wait to visit Chevrolet Of Turnersville!

Why Are My Brakes Grinding? – Potential Issues

If you notice your brakes grinding during your Williamstown travels, it’s important to pay attention to when exactly they start to grind, as this could help you diagnose the issue. Are your brakes grinding when you’re stopping, or are your brakes making a grinding noise as you’re driving?

Depending on when your brakes are grinding, you could be experiencing an issue with ABS, or there could simply be debris stuck between your brake pads and rotors. Take a look at some of the potential issues you may be experiencing when your brakes are grinding:

Brakes Grinding When Stopping

  • Brake Pads: If you notice your brakes are grinding as you’re stopping or slowing down, it may be time for new brake pads. Your brake pads start to screech as they wear, and when they become too worn down, they’ll begin making a grinding noise.
  • Brake Rotor: A grinding noise, in addition to a vibrating brake pedal, could indicate that your brake rotors are warped and need to be replaced.
  • Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS): When you need to fully depress your brake pedal in an emergency braking situation, you may notice a vibration in your brake pedal followed by a grinding or vibrating noise. This could be that your ABS was activated to prevent your brakes from locking up.

Brakes Making Grinding Noise When Driving

  • Road Debris: Sometimes when driving down the road, a small rock or piece of road debris could lodge between your brake pad and rotor. When this happens, you may hear a grinding noise even when you’re not braking. We typically recommend you leave it up to the experts to remove whatever’s stuck between your brake pad and rotor instead of attempting to remove it yourself.

Visit Chevrolet Of Turnersville if You Notice Your Brakes Grinding!

If you want your vehicle to drive smoothly on the Turnersville roads, we suggest you visit our team of service professionals for assistance. As always, please reach out to our team online if you have any questions!

 

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