My rear brake pads are worn down to the point where my wheels are making grinding noises when I hit the brakes. How long can you drive on grinding brakes?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Oh no! You really shouldn’t keep driving your car if the brakes are grinding—it’s not safe, and it might make the problem even worse.
You should have a mechanic take a look at your brakes as soon as possible. Having worn brake pads will slow down your braking response time, and as those metal components keep grinding against each other, your brakes could end up failing completely as the damage continues to get worse.
As you continue looking after your car, make sure your
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