Why are my brake pads so loud?
When your brakes are making a loud grinding sound when you press on the pedal, this is almost always caused by contact of the rotor disc with part of the caliper. This is usually because of extreme wear to the brake pads or rotors. A foreign object in the brake mechanism can cause expensive damage.
What does it sound like when a brake caliper is bad?
Squealing or metallic rubbing noise. If a brake caliper is sticking or freezing up, noises may be heard from the area of the damaged part. Unlike the noises related to worn brake pads (which occur when the brake pedal is pressed), this symptom is likely to be heard when the brakes are not being used.
Why do my brake pads make a thumping noise?
This sounds like your calipers might be sticking and not releasing all the way out so the brake pads constantly rub the rotors causing both the brake pads and the rotors to wear out in a matter of a few weeks.
What happens when you have a problem with your brake calipers?
Whenever you have issues with the brake calipers, you will have problems stopping the car. This can be dangerous, especially when you are traveling at high speeds. The brake calipers have pads attached to them that clap on the wheel rotors.
What should I do if my brake rotors keep thumping?
Sometimes this can be fixed by loosening and re-torquing the lug nuts in the correct order. Essentially, the shop may have damaged your rotors. If they use an air drill you may wish to ask if they use torque air drills and what pattern the nuts are tightened in.
Why are my brake pads stuck in the brake bracket?
The brake pads have their guides, which should be lubricated for the brake pads to glide forward and backward on the brake caliper bracket easily. When dust and rust get collected on these bracket slides, the brake pads will get stuck in the brake pad bracket and push at the brake disc.