The 3 Stages of Brake Grinding Damage
1
Early Warning Signs
Sounds: High-pitched squealing (wear indicators)
Damage: None yet - just the warning tab
Replace pads within 500 miles
2
Partial Metal Contact
Sounds: Occasional grinding on hard stops
Damage: Light rotor scoring begins
May need rotor resurfacing
3
Full Metal-on-Metal
Sounds: Constant loud grinding
Damage: Deep grooves in rotors, caliper damage likely
STOP DRIVING IMMEDIATELY
How Every Mile Costs You Money
0 Miles
$150-$300
Pad replacement only
50 Miles
$300-$500
Pads + rotor resurfacing
100+ Miles
$600-$1,200+
Full rotor & caliper replacement
Pro Tip: We measure rotor thickness in 12 locations - most shops check only 4
What To Do When You Hear Grinding
1
Stop Driving Immediately
Pull over safely at the first opportunity
Continuing risks complete brake failure
2
Don't Remove Wheels
Hot components can cause severe burns
Rotors may be 800°F+
3
Call Mobile Service
We come to you with all necessary parts
Same-day repairs in most cases
Every Rotation Causes More Damage
At 60mph, your rotors make 600+ full rotations per mile
We service all makes/models at your location