Here Are 5 Reasons Your Brakes Are Grinding

The key to a good driver is not going fast but knowing how to control the speed. This is why you should always keep the brakes in check.

Brakes are the most important aspect of any vehicle. Without perfect brakes, the driver is always in danger and despair, and it’s always essential to have your brakes in optimum condition.

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The most common problem when it comes to faulty brakes is grinding. Brake grinding is when you hear a shrill, screeching sound coming from your brakes whenever you apply them, and drivers usually panic and sometimes spend a large amount on them because they have zero clues about the reasons for the grinding. But don’t worry! We at GoMechanic care about your money and your peace of mind.

So here are 5 common reasons why your brakes are grinding-

• Your rotor disc and calliper are rubbing together

  

If you hear a loud screeching sound whenever you apply your brakes, it’s most likely that the rotor disc and calliper are rubbing together. This usually happens when your brake pads have completely worn out, and the sound comes from the metal-on-metal grinding.

In such a case, please don’t wait for even one second and immediately take your car to the nearest GoMechanic workshop, as we have the utmost expertise in car servicing. Not only is it very unsafe, but constant grinding will also lead to wear and tear of the rotor disc and calliper,r, which can be very costly to repair and replace.

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• Something lodged in your Calliper. r
  

  

If there is a constant screeching sound when you are driving, there is a big chance that something is lodged in your brake calliper, maybe a small piece of rock or gravel. It’s important to check your brakes for them because even though it’s a small object, it can cause serious damage to the brake system.

• Dust or dirt sits on your brake.s
  

  

It’s not necessary if there is a squealing sound from the brakes that it’s serious. Sometimes there can be dirt or dust on your brakes which can cause this annoying sound. Get your brake pads clean ( have a hassle-free experience at your nearest GoMechanic workshop), and then you are good to go.

• Faulty brake system
  

  

Sometimes the screeching noise can burn a big hole in your pocket. If you keep ignoring this problem for a long time,e it can cause serious damage to the entire system,m which means spending thousands on a new system. Be smart,t guys!

• No proper Lubing
  

    A squeaky sound could also mean that your brake pads just need some brake lub,e and then you are good to go.

Whatever the reasonise, don’t take any chances. Just one 5 mins brake inspection could make the difference between life and death. Be safe and be smart.

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