What Causes Noise When Braking?
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Possible situations when there is noise during braking include: 1. When starting a cold car, there is a screeching sound when braking. This often occurs in the morning, especially in winter mornings, when there is moisture on the brake discs. The sound is particularly noticeable when starting to drive, but it disappears after driving for a while as the moisture evaporates. In this case, there is no need to worry about any brake issues. 2. A "clanging" sound when braking. This may be caused by small stones getting into the hollow part of the brake disc, resulting in a regular knocking sound when the vehicle is moving. Simply remove the tire and take out the small stones or foreign objects. 3. A metal-on-metal grinding sound when braking. This is mainly due to the brake pads wearing down to the safety line, a problem that many drivers easily overlook. Initially, the sound is very small, but as it gradually becomes louder, the brake pads will wear out completely, and eventually, the braking effect will rely solely on the metal of the brake pads and the brake disc. At this point, the brake pads and brake disc need to be replaced. 4. A "clicking" sound when braking. In most cases, this is caused by the driver slamming on the brakes at high speed, triggering the vehicle's ABS function to prevent accidents caused by locking the brakes. 5. A "pop" sound when starting the vehicle after releasing the handbrake. This is mainly because the brake disc is made of cast iron, and the brake pads also contain iron components. When the brake disc rusts, it may stick to the brake pads. In this case, simply pressing the accelerator slightly and then releasing it will resolve the issue, and there is no need to worry about any brake problems. 6. A sound when lightly braking with newly replaced brake pads. There are two main reasons for this. One is severe wear on the brake disc, causing the brake pads and brake disc to not fully contact, resulting in uneven wear and noise. The other is that the selected brake pads are not the silent type. In this case, simply choosing ceramic-type brake pads will solve the problem.