Why Are My Brakes Grinding?

When you’re on the road in Brandon and Bartow, are your brakes acting up? If you find your brakes making grinding noises, it’s time to get them checked by our team of professionals at Buick Lakeland. Keep yourself and your passengers safe no matter where life takes you in Lakeland.

It’s important to keep in mind that the National Highway Safety Administration has found that faulty brakes could be a factor in as many as 25% of all road accidents. So, be sure to bring your vehicle in to Buick Lakeland as soon as possible. That way we can restore your vehicle back to running like new.

Brakes Grinding When Stopping

First, when do you notice your brakes making grinding noises? If you notice your brakes grinding when stopping, it could be for a few different reasons:

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

Brakes Grinding When Driving

If your brakes are making a grinding noise when you are driving throughout Bartow, it could just be rocks and debris bouncing off the caliper and rotor. This is an easy service, but it’s important to get it resolved quickly to prevent more damage from accumulating. You can try to remove the debris yourself if you have experience with cars, but most Brandon drivers prefer to leave the job to our service department. You can also schedule an inspection while you’re here to resolve your brakes grinding for good.

Schedule Your Service with Buick Lakeland

Is it time to bring your vehicle in for maintenance? Review our current service specials and then contact us to schedule an appointment when you’re ready to bring your vehicle in. Let us help you stay safe and protected on the Winter Haven roads with our fast and convenient services.