If your brakes are making grinding sounds when you apply the brakes:
* The most common cause for this condition is when the lining has worn past its service limit and the metal plate is contacting the rotor.
* Some drivers may experience a grinding noise only when the pedal is slightly applied and the vehicle is moving very slow (such as slightly releasing the pedal from a stop position). This operation is normal.
If noise is coming from your brakes, and your brakes squeal when you don’t have your foot on the pedal:
* It is possible the wear indicator is contacting the rotor because the linings are too thin. It could be time to change your brakes.
* Caliper slide pins that are not properly lubricated may bind causing brake drag. Also, corroded brake hardware and/or bracket will cause brake drag as well.
Apr 9, 2011 at 3:44 PM
