Excel Auto Repair

03/09/2021

03/02/2021

WHAT IS THE GRINDING NOISE MY BRAKES ARE MAKING?

The cause could be as simple as a piece of debris getting near your brakes. But the most common cause for that grinding noise is brake pad wear. When brake pads become worn out, their metal backing grinds against the brake rotor, causing the loud noise and possible damage to your rotors.

Another common sign that your brakes may need to be replaced is if your brakes feel different than usual. If they feel spongy or if it becomes difficult to press down when braking, it’s likely that air has gotten into your brake lines or that your vehicle is low on brake fluid.

As part of your brake system inspection, your technician will:

Check for even wear and measure brake pad and shoe thickness
Check for leaks in your brake lines and master and wheel cylinders
Examine rotors for hot spots and run-outs
Inspect calipers for wear, fluid leaks and movement
Test hardware and make any necessary adjustments
Check the condition and level of your brake fluid

Don’t wait to get your brakes inspected. If your brakes make a grinding noise, you should treat the noise as an alarm warning you that something may be wrong. Contact Excel Auto Repair to schedule an appointment for a complimentary brake inspection** today.

03/02/2021

WHAT IS THE GRINDING NOISE MY BRAKES ARE MAKING?

The cause could be as simple as a piece of debris getting near your brakes. But the most common cause for that grinding noise is brake pad wear. When brake pads become worn out, their metal backing grinds against the brake rotor, causing the loud noise and possible damage to your rotors.

Another common sign that your brakes may need to be replaced is if your brakes feel different than usual. If they feel spongy or if it becomes difficult to press down when braking, it’s likely that air has gotten into your brake lines or that your vehicle is low on brake fluid.

As part of your brake system inspection, technician will:

Check for even wear and measure brake pad and shoe thickness
Check for leaks in your brake lines and master and wheel cylinders
Examine rotors for hot spots and run-outs
Inspect calipers for wear, fluid leaks and movement
Test hardware and make any necessary adjustments
Check the condition and level of your brake fluid.


Don’t wait to get your brakes inspected. If your brakes make a grinding noise, you should treat the noise as an alarm warning you that something may be wrong. Contact Excel Auto Repair to schedule an appointment for a complimentary brake inspection** today.