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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 and roadside assistance plan!
*Must present coupon at time of service; not valid with any other coupon/discounts or previous transactions; good on Toyota models only; tax, shop supplies and environmental fee extra; additional quarts or synthetic oil extra; Diesels, SUVs, 4x4 vehicles additional charge; see dealer for details.
Keep your Toyota in tip-top shape for longer with our 2-year prepaid maintenance and roadside assistance plan!
Receive 10% off your purchase when you buy both an Air Filter and a Cabin Air Filter.
*Must present coupon at checkout; not valid with any other coupon/discounts or previous transactions; good on Toyota models only; tax, shop supplies and environmental fee extra. Additional restrictions apply, see dealer for details.
Receive 10% off your purchase when you buy both an Air Filter and a Cabin Air Filter.
Installation of a Toyota TRUE START battery and battery terminal cleaning.
*Must present coupon at time of service; not valid with any other coupon/discounts or previous transactions; good on Toyota models only, EXCLUDES AGM Batteries; tax, shop supplies and environmental fee extra. Some battery types will incur additional charge; see dealer for details.
Installation of a Toyota TRUE START battery and battery terminal cleaning.
Service includes replacing both front wiper blade assembly with Toyota SightLine wiper blades.
*Must present coupon at time of service; not valid with any other coupon/discounts or previous transactions; good on Toyota models only; tax, shop supplies and environmental fee extra; additional quarts or synthetic oil extra; Diesels, SUVs, 4x4 vehicles additional charge; see dealer for details.
Service includes replacing both front wiper blade assembly with Toyota SightLine wiper blades.
Service includes oil change up to 5 qts. Must present coupon at time of service.
*Must present coupon at time of service; not valid with any other coupon/discounts or previous transactions; good on Toyota models only; tax, shop supplies and environmental fee extra; additional quarts or synthetic oil extra; Diesels, SUVs, 4x4 vehicles, and Toyota Supra models additional charge; see dealer for details. Offer not to exceed 5 qts.
Service includes oil change up to 5 qts. Must present coupon at time of service.
Service includes rotation and computer balancing of all 4 tires. Must present coupon at time of service.
*Must present coupon at time of service; not valid with any other coupon/discounts or previous transactions; good on Toyota models only; tax, shop supplies and environmental fee extra; additional quarts or synthetic oil extra; Diesels, SUVs, 4x4 vehicles additional charge; see dealer for details.
Service includes rotation and computer balancing of all 4 tires. Must present coupon at time of service.
