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If you’re driving down the streets of Austin and you suddenly start hearing a metallic sound when you press down on the brake pedal, it means there’s an issue with your braking system. If you hear your brakes making a grinding noise, whether you’re applying the brake pedal or not, you should bring your car to a service center as soon as possible.
The National Highway Safety Administration estimates that up to 25% of road accidents are related to faulty braking systems, so it’s essential that you get any brake-related problems addressed right away. So if you find yourself asking, “Why are my brakes grinding?”, you’ve come to the right place! The service team at Toyota of Cedar Park has put together a guide outlining some of the common causes.
Depending on when you notice your brakes making a grinding noise, there could be a few different causes. If you hear your brakes grinding when stopping, here are the most common reasons why:
Applying the brake isn’t the only thing that could cause a grinding sound. If you’re driving normally around Leander and hear a grinding noise from your brakes, it’s likely due to debris and rocks bouncing off your brake calipers. Luckily, this is a quick fix at any service center. Though it’s probably not a big deal, you’ll still want to get it taken care of quickly so the debris doesn’t accumulate and start causing real problems. You can even DIY this fix, though it’s recommended you leave it to a service team unless you’ve done it before.
Though there are a couple answers to the question “Why are my brakes grinding?”, the end result no matter what is that you should schedule a service appointment and bring your car by to get the problem resolved. Our team of experts will have your Toyota fixed up and back on the Georgetown roads in no time! If you have any questions or want to learn more about the services Toyota of Cedar Park offers, feel free to contact our office anytime.
Keep your Toyota in tip-top shape for longer with our 2-year prepaid maintenance plan. Services include oil change and tire rotations at factory recommended intervals. Take your pick of five services for $320 (includes three oil changes and five tire rotations), or three services for $250, (includes two oil changes and three tire rotation). Includes multipoint inspection and fluid top-off.
*Must present coupon at time of service. Includes oil change up to 5 quarts. Not valid with any other coupons/discounts or previous transactions. Tax, shop supplies, and environmental fee extra. Additional quarts or synthetic oil extra. Diesels, SUVs, 4x4 vehicles, and Toyota Supra models incur additional charge. Service coupons do not have cash value. Price does not include taxes and fees. Some restrictions may apply. See dealer for details.
Keep your Toyota in tip-top shape for longer with our 2-year prepaid maintenance plan. Services include oil change and tire rotations at factory recommended intervals. Take your pick of five services for $320 (includes three oil changes and five tire rotations), or three services for $250, (includes two oil changes and three tire rotation). Includes multipoint inspection and fluid top-off.
Save up to $100 on your service experience!
*Must present coupon at time of service. Not valid with any other coupons/discounts or previous transactions. Tax, shop supplies, and environmental fees extra. Offer valid on Toyota models only. See dealer for details. Offer not to exceed $100.
Save up to $100 on your service experience!
Service includes oil change up to 5 quarts.
*Must present coupon at time of service. Includes oil change up to 5 quarts. Not valid with any other coupons/discounts or previous transactions. Tax, shop supplies, and environmental fee extra. Additional quarts or synthetic oil extra. Excludes 0W8 Synthetic. Diesels, SUVs, 4x4 vehicles, and Toyota Supra models incur additional charge. See dealer for details. Offer not to exceed $79.95. Service coupons do not have cash value. Price does not include taxes and fees. Some restrictions may apply.
Service includes oil change up to 5 quarts.
Replace pads or shoes according to manufacturer specifications. Discount is for complete service.
*Must present coupon at time of service. Not valid with any other coupon/discounts or previous transactions. Tax, shop supplies, and environmental fees extra. Offer valid on Toyota models only. See dealer for details.
Replace pads or shoes according to manufacturer specifications. Discount is for complete service.
Installation of a Toyota TRUE START battery and battery terminal cleaning.
*Must present coupon at time of service. Not valid with any other coupons/discounts or previous transactions. Tax, shop supplies, and environmental fee extra. Some battery types will incur additional charges. Offer valid on Toyota models only. Excludes AGM batteries. See dealer for details.
Installation of a Toyota TRUE START battery and battery terminal cleaning.
Service includes rotation and computer balancing of all four tires. Must present coupon at time of service.
*Must present coupon at time of service. Not valid with any other coupons/discounts or previous transactions. Tax, shop supplies, and environmental fee extra. Offer valid on Toyota models only. Some exclusions may apply. See dealer for details.
Service includes rotation and computer balancing of all four tires. Must present coupon at time of service.
