Brakes squealing: should you worry?

22
Jul

Ishmael, owner of IS Auto Repairs By Ishmael, IS Auto Repairs

Brakes squealing: should you worry?

If you're noticing a high-pitched squeal when you brake, your car is telling you something. Here's what usually causes it, what you can safely check, and when to call a mechanic.

Likely causes

  • Pad wear indicators touching the rotor
  • Glazed pads
  • Dust and grit (common on dusty Jamaican roads)
  • Cheap pads with hard compound

“Book soon. Grinding means metal on metal: stop driving.”

Ishmael, owner of IS Auto Repairs

Ishmael / IS Auto Repairs, Kingston

What you can check

  • Look through the wheel at pad thickness
  • Note if the noise stops after a few stops (moisture)
  • Listen for grinding (worse)

Get it diagnosed

We test before we replace parts, so you don't pay for guesses. Send a short video of the problem on WhatsApp for a faster answer.

Need help with this in Kingston?

Our Brakes service covers it. Request a Service, WhatsApp or call +1 (876) 292-1212 for a clear quote.

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