At some point, when driving through Omaha, you may notice your brakes making a grinding noise when you press the brakes. So, why do your brakes sound like they’re grinding? Unexpected sounds when you brake indicate problems with your car’s braking system that need to be addressed.
The National Highway Safety Administration estimates that roughly 25% of road accidents are related to faulty brake systems, so if your brakes are making a grinding noise, it’s essential that you diagnose and solve the problem as soon as possible.
What causes brakes to grind? The sound of grinding brakes when stopping could be caused by a few different factors. If you notice that the grinding sound comes when you stop your car, here are some common causes:
If you notice grinding brakes when you’re driving around Beatrice, it may be as simple as debris bouncing off the caliper and rotor. Although this is an easy fix, you’ll want to get it done as quickly as possible, as debris damage can accumulate fast and cause real damage down the line. You can either try to DIY the debris removal or bring your Nissan by our service department, so our technicians can take care of it.
Are your brakes making a grinding noise after replacing the pads and rotors? There are a few different reasons why your brakes may still be grinding after you’ve replaced the pads or rotors:
Now that you know more about why your brakes are grinding, it’s time to visit our service center. If you have any further questions or want more information on your vehicle’s braking system, feel free to contact our Lincoln team or stop by our dealership near Kearny. If you’re looking to get your car’s brakes serviced, you can schedule an appointment right from our website.
Rotate and balance 4 tires. Check and adjust tire pressure. Complimentary multi-point inspection.
*Certain restrictions apply. See dealer for details. Price and offer availability may vary by model. Taxes and fees additional. No cash value. Must present offer to redeem. May not be combined with other offers. Nissan vehicles only. Void where prohibited.
Rotate and balance 4 tires. Check and adjust tire pressure. Complimentary multi-point inspection.
Includes installation of Nissan Value Advantage® Brake Pads and Rotors. Complimentary multi-point inspection. No appointment necessary.
*Excludes Brembo® Brakes. Certain restrictions apply. See dealer for details. Price and offer availability may vary by model. Taxes and fees additional. No cash value. Must present offer to redeem. May not be combined with other offers. Nissan vehicles only. Void where prohibited.
Includes installation of Nissan Value Advantage® Brake Pads and Rotors. Complimentary multi-point inspection. No appointment necessary.
Includes Genuine Nissan Oil Filter and up to 7 quarts of motor oil (per vehicle specification). Complimentary multi-point inspection. No appointment necessary.
*Excludes diesel models. Using Genuine Nissan Oil Filter and multi-grade oil up to vehicle specification. Certain restrictions apply. See dealer for details. Price and offer availability may vary by model. Taxes and fees additional. No cash value. Must present offer to redeem. May not be combined with other offers. Nissan vehicles only. Void where prohibited.
Includes Genuine Nissan Oil Filter and up to 7 quarts of motor oil (per vehicle specification). Complimentary multi-point inspection. No appointment necessary.