Why Are My Brakes Grinding?

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If you’re driving around Regina and wondering why your brakes are making a grinding noise, you’ve come to the right place. The sound of your brakes grinding can indicate serious issues that need addressing. 

While it’s tempting to put off brake repairs until a more convenient time, faulty brakes could put you at a higher risk of having an accident in Regina. Whether your brakes are grinding when stopping or making noises, turn to the service centre team at Titan Automotive. Learn more below and contact our technicians with any additional questions!

Brakes Grinding When Stopping

To properly diagnose why your brakes are grinding, it’s important to identify when it is happening. When do you notice your brakes making a grinding noise? If you hear your brakes grinding when stopping, it could be for any of the following reasons:

  • If you hear noise when slowing down or stopping, your brake pads are the most likely culprit. Over time, brake pads lose their thickness and start to make a squealing noise, also known as “brake scrubbing.” Once your pads wear down further, you’ll begin hearing a grinding noise instead.
  • If you’re hearing a sharper grinding noise, it could be the sound of your brake disc and calipers. This may also cause a rumble in your pedal. As a result, you’ll need to get a brake pad replacement, but also a rotor or disc replacement.
  • If you hear your brakes grinding when stopping at full force, it can be your Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS). Your ABS will activate if you apply the full brakes, and can even cause vibrations in your pedal. 

Brakes Grinding When Driving

If you notice your brakes are making a grinding noise as you drive around the Saskatoon area, it might be debris and rocks bouncing off your rotor and caliper. This is an easy service, but you should undertake it ASAP to prevent more damage from accumulating. You can remove the debris if you have prior car experience, but more Moose Jaw drivers will leave this job to our service centre. You can also schedule an inspection with us to resolve your grinding brakes for good.

Schedule Service in Regina With Titan Automotive

Whether your brakes grind when stopping or driving, bring your vehicle down to Titan Automotive! Before scheduling your next appointment, check out our service specials to see how much you can save. You can also replace worn-out pieces by ordering parts directly from our dealership. Keep your brakes working in Regina with Titan Automotive!