Why Are My Brakes Grinding?

You’re running errands around Meridian, and you notice your Kia brakes grinding when stopping at an intersection. This leaves you wondering, “Why are my brakes grinding?” Hearing your brakes making a grinding noise for the first time can be a startling thing. Brakes grinding is often a sign that something is wrong with your braking system and usually warrants a service appointment. 

Although it may be tempting to put off scheduling Kia service in Caldwell, it’s important to get down to the root cause of your brakes making grinding noise. This is because fault brakes account for as many as 25% of road accidents in Nampa and across the country, as reported by the National Highway Safety Administration. The service team at Dennis Dillon Kia reviews the common causes your brakes are grinding.

Brakes Grinding When Stopping

Are your brakes grinding when stopping? If you notice that your brakes groan only when you stop, it could be for the following reasons: 

• If you hear your brakes when stopping or decelerating, it’s most likely that your brake pads are worn down. When brake pads wear out their thickness, they begin to make a squealing noise known as brake scrubbing.
• If you hear a sharper grinding noise or a rumble in your pedal, it may be the sound of your brake disc and calipers. This may not only call for a brake pad replacement but also a disc or rotor replacement as well. 
• If you hear brakes grinding when stopping at full force, it may be your Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS). Your ABS activates whenever you fully press down on the brakes, and may even cause vibrations in the pedal. 

Brakes Grinding When Driving

So, what if your brakes grind when driving around Nampa? This could simply be rocks and debris bouncing off your caliper and rotor. This is an easy and quick service, but you want to make sure to get it resolved as soon as possible to avoid more damage from occurring. 

Schedule Service with Dennis Dillon Kia

Need someone to take care of your squeaky brakes on your Kia? Let the service experts at Dennis Dillon Kia help you resolve any brakes making grinding noise when you schedule a service appointment at our Boise shop. If you have any questions regarding your brakes grinding or anything else service-related, do not hesitate to call us at (208) 314-3403 or contact our service department directly online.