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Brake Squealing vs. Grinding: Why the Difference Matters
These two sounds are often lumped together, but they mean very different things for your safety.
The symptom
A squeal or grinding sound when braking.
What's causing it
Squealing is usually the pad-wear indicator doing exactly its job. Grinding means the pads are fully worn and the disc itself is being damaged.
What to do
Squealing: get the pads inspected soon. Grinding: this is safety-critical — don't delay, continuing can damage the disc and compromise braking.
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