Symptoms
High-frequency noise, often caused by pad glazing, low-metallic compounds or wear indicators. Usually not urgent but indicates pads nearing replacement.Urgency: low-mediumLinked: pad wear
Metal-on-metal contact from worn pads or corroded discs. Can damage discs quickly and increases stopping distance.Urgency: highLinked: discs / pads
Steering wheel or pedal vibration under braking. Often disc run-out, pad deposits or suspension play. Can trigger MOT imbalance.Urgency: medium-highLinked: discs / suspension / MOT
Electronic brake systems detected a fault. Can be sensor-related or hydraulic. May disable safety features until repaired.Urgency: medium-highLinked: ABS / ESP / EPB
Pedal feels soft or travels too far before the vehicle slows. Commonly fluid degradation, air in system or caliper piston issues.Urgency: highLinked: hydraulic / fluid
Car pulls left or right when braking. Can be seized caliper, uneven pad wear or tyre/suspension geometry.Urgency: mediumLinked: caliper / suspension / tyres
Overheating pads or binding calipers. More common on performance driving or seized sliders. Avoid aggressive braking until checked.Urgency: highLinked: caliper / heat / performance
Pad movement or worn hardware, sometimes top mounts or bushings. Not always brake-related but worth assessment.Urgency: mediumLinked: hardware / suspension
High effort for braking. May indicate power brake booster issues or vacuum-related faults.Urgency: highLinked: booster / vacuum
Parking brake doesn't hold, sticks or engages slowly. Can be binding caliper or electronic actuator problems.Urgency: mediumLinked: EPB / actuator
