What Causes the Harsh Brake Noise When There's Still Plenty of Brake Pad Left?
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If this situation occurs, it is mostly due to the brake pads becoming thinner, causing the backing plate to grind against the brake disc, or the brake pads being too hard, or foreign objects getting stuck in the brake pads, all of which can lead to abnormal noise. Therefore, when abnormal brake noise occurs, the first step is to check the thickness of the brake pads. If the thickness is fine, forcefully pressing the brakes a few times might alleviate the noise issue. Other causes of brake noise: 1. Running-in period for new cars: The running-in of brake pads is a crucial phase. Typically, after driving a few hundred kilometers, the brakes will feel more comfortable. Newly replaced brake pads also need a running-in period to better integrate with the old disc. Initially, the brakes may feel very stiff, and it usually takes a few hundred kilometers of driving before they feel better. 2. Foreign objects entering between the pad and disc: While driving, very small sand particles may enter between the brake pad and disc, sometimes causing noise due to friction. This situation generally does not require repair; simply driving for a while to let the small sand particles fall out should resolve the issue.