You hear a harsh metal-on-metal grinding when you press the brakes. This usually means the pads are worn down to the metal — keep driving and you'll damage the rotors.
Find a ProviderYou shouldn't — grinding means metal-on-metal contact that damages rotors and lengthens stopping distance.
Often yes — once pads grind into the rotor, it usually needs resurfacing or replacement.
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