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Grinding noise when braking

What causes grinding noise when braking Brakes can grind squeal and screech, and while it’s annoying, most drivers ignore it. But when you have a grinding noise when braking drivers take it seriously. And they should because it’s the sign of serious brake problems. Why you hear a grinding noise when braking Brakes grind when the pad material wear off or breaks off resulting in metal-to-metal contact When the steel brake pad backing plate grinds against the brake rotor, you’ll hear a loud metallic grinding sound. Metal to metal contact … Read More