What’s that noise?
Noises, shakes, pulls and warning lights — find out what it probably is, and how urgent it is. Three taps.
- 2What it means
High urgency
Stop driving — call us
This affects your safety. Don’t keep driving on it; call us and we’ll tell you what to do.
Most likely
Your brake pads are worn down to the metal
The pad material is gone, so metal is grinding on metal. Your brakes are much weaker, and the discs are being damaged with every stop.
What we’ll check: Pads, discs and callipers — usually new pads and discs.
Understand it better
What does grinding when I brake mean?Usually metal on metal: the pads are worn through and are now damaging the discs. Stop driving if you can and call us.How often should brake pads be replaced?There’s no fixed number — it depends on your car and how you drive. Stop-start city traffic wears them fastest, so have them checked at every service.
This is a guide, not a diagnosis — cars are complicated, and only a proper look can tell for sure.