Why Are My Brakes Grinding?

Why are your brakes grinding when stopping or making a squealing sound when you press the brake pedal? Your brakes can grind and make squealing noises for many reasons, Which is why the service centre at Mercedes-Benz Regina has broken down some of the most common reasons for grinding brakes. If your brakes are making a grinding noise when you drive, take a look at our guide to see what the reason might be. For a better diagnosis of your vehicle and to have your brakes repaired, bring your vehicle to our service centre.

Why Your Brakes Are Grinding When Stopping

If you hear your brakes making a grinding noise when you go to stop, take a look at some of the common reasons why that could be:

• Brake Pads: Brake pads lose their thickness with more use, and when they get thinner, they’ll make a squealing noise. As they grind further and wear down more, the squealing noise usually turns into a grinding noise.
• Brake Disc/Calipers: If you hear a sharp grinding noise or feel a rumble in the brake pedal, then you might need to have your brake disc or calipers replaced.
• Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS): The ABS feature on most Mercedes-Benz vehicles will activate if you push the brakes all the way down, which can cause some vibrations in the brake pedal. This can create a grinding or squealing noise when you stop.

Why Your Brakes Are Grinding When Driving

If you hear your brakes making a grinding noise as you’re driving, then you shouldn’t initially worry. This is usually just caused by rocks and other kinds of debris bouncing off the caliber and the rotor as you drive. That being said, you’ll still want to have your vehicle diagnosed just to make sure nothing major is malfunctioning.

Schedule service at Mercedes-Benz Regina to make sure your brakes are in working order, and don’t forget to use our service specials to see how much you could save on your next visit!

Find Out Why Your Brakes Are Grinding in Regina!

If you’re still unsure why your brakes are grinding when stopping or driving, contact Mercedes-Benz Regina. We’ll be able to schedule a time for you to bring your vehicle to us, where we can quickly diagnose and repair the problem!