Brakes Grinding When Stopping

If you’re wondering, “Why are my brakes grinding?”, you’ll need to first determine if the grinding happens while you’re driving or when you’re stopping. If you determine that your brakes grind when stopping, it’s likely a serious issue. Here are some possibilities: 

• If you hear the grinding while you’re stopping or slowing down, your brake pads likely need to be replaced. Over time, your brake pads wear down. As they lose their padding, they’ll begin to make a squealing noise, and if they wear down too much, you’ll hear a grinding noise. 
• If the grinding noise you hear is especially sharp and abrasive, it’s probably a warped rotor grinding against your calipers. This can also cause a rumble in your brake pedal. You’ll probably need rotor replacement in this case. 
• If you only hear noises when you hit the brakes at full-force, it’s probably just the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS). It kicks in when you slam the brakes, which can cause vibrations and make a little sound. 

If your brakes are grinding while driving around Huntington, it may just be rocks or debris knocking around near your calipers and rotors. This is a simple service, but if you have debris inside your brake system, it can accumulate and wear your brakes out. To prevent problems from developing, it’s best not to wait on a brake inspection.

For a concrete answer to the question of “Why are my brakes grinding?”, take your vehicle to the garage. Whether your brakes are making a grinding noise while driving on Hempstead streets or your brakes start grinding when stopping at a light, call 516-681-1300. We can get to the bottom of your vehicle’s problem. We’ll arrange for a VW brake inspection right away in Hicksville.