If your brakes are making a deep growling or grinding noise, there’s a good chance your brake pads are worn to the metal. That is never a good thing.
🚨 What’s Really Happening?
Brake pads are designed with a friction material that slowly wears down over time. When that material is completely gone, the metal brake pad backing plate starts pressing directly against the metal rotor every time you brake. That metal-on-metal contact causes the loud growling sound you’re hearing—and it’s not just annoying. It’s damaging your brake system. Below you can see brake pads with some life left in them. They squeeze on the brake rotor to stop the vehicle.
💥 Why It’s Dangerous
Rotors get gouged and may need to be replaced
Stopping distance increases, putting you at risk
Repair costs go up the longer you wait
You could damage calipers or other parts of the brake system
Below is a Brake Rotor that has been destroyed by Brake Pads that were worn past their useable life. This caused the rotor to be worn away once metal on metal contact began.
There are other less dangerous growling noises as well. Sometimes it can be as simple as a rock or piece of debris in stuck in your brakes.
⏱ Don’t Wait—Get It Fixed Now
Driving on metal-to-metal brakes isn’t just bad for your car—it’s a serious safety risk. If you’re hearing that grinding noise, your brake pads are likely gone and you need service ASAP.
✅ Let the Pros at Priebe’s Help
At Priebe’s Auto Clinic & Tire Center, we’ll inspect your entire brake system and replace your worn-out pads with high-quality parts—fast.
📍 Located in Oklahoma City 📞 Call 405-523-2172 🌐 Schedule at pacokc.com
