Why do my brakes grind?

Hearing a grinding sound could indicate your vehicle’s brake pads are worn down all the way – exposing the metal puck under the pad.     If so, when you go to press the brakes, pads with no friction material left are trying to grip on to the metal rotor, resulting in a grind and […]

Why do my brakes squeak?

There are a couple reasons the brakes on your vehicle could be squeaking. The first is if your vehicle has been sitting for several days. Sometimes surface rust can develop on the stopping surface of your brake rotors, causing a squeak noise during your first few brake applications. This is not a safety concern and […]