Is It Normal for Car Brakes to Make Abnormal Noises?

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MacBeau
07/30/25 8:38am
It is not normal for car brakes to make abnormal noises, and they should be inspected and repaired promptly. The causes of abnormal noises may include foreign objects such as sand between the brake pads and brake discs, poor-quality brake pad materials, or worn brake pads. Car brakes are part of the vehicle's braking function. Below is a detailed introduction about car brakes: Overview: Braking, also known as deceleration, refers to the action of stopping or reducing the speed of moving locomotives, vehicles, other transportation tools, or machinery. The general principle of braking involves fixing a wheel or disc on the high-speed shaft of the machine and installing corresponding brake shoes, bands, or discs on the machine base, which generate braking torque under external force. Brake Pads: Car brake pads, also known as brake linings, refer to the friction materials fixed on the rotating brake drum or brake disc of the wheel. The friction linings and blocks bear external pressure to generate friction, thereby achieving vehicle deceleration.
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