What is Causing Your Brakes to Grind When Stopping?

Mechanic Inspecting Brake Pads and Rotors

If you’re on your way around Lincoln and notice a metallic sound coming from your vehicle when you’re trying to stop, you’re probably wondering what is making the brakes grind. The sound of brakes grinding is an indicator of issues with your braking system that need immediate attention. Even though you may want to put off your brake repairs until it is more convenient, it’s essential to have them repaired at our service center near Seward as soon as possible to avoid any major problems. Learn more about why your brakes are grinding, and don’t hesitate to contact our service center if you have any questions or need to make an appointment.


Why Are My Brakes Grinding When Stopping?

If you notice your brakes grinding when stopping, there could be a few reasons for this:

  • If the sound happens when stopping or slowing down, your brake pads could be the culprit. Over time, brake pads lose their thickness and start making a squealing noise that’s known as “brake scrubbing.” As the pads wear down further, you’ll hear a grinding noise instead.
  • If you hear a sharper grinding noise, this could be the sound of your brake disc and calipers. It can also cause a rumble in your pedal. If this is the case, a brake pad replacement may be required, as well as a disc or rotor replacement.
  • If you hear brakes grinding when stopping at full force, this may be your Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS). Your ABS activates when you use your brakes in full force, and it may even cause vibrations in the pedal.

Why Are My Brakes Grinding When Driving?

If you hear a grinding noise when you’re driving around Omaha, this can be rocks and debris bouncing off of the rotor and caliber. This is a stress-free and easy service, but it’s essential to have it fixed right away to prevent any damage from accumulating. You can try to remove the debris at home, but most drivers would prefer to have our factory-trained and certified technicians handle the task at our service center. Schedule a service appointment to have your vehicle inspected while you’re here to resolve your brakes grinding for good.


Trust Sid Dillon Ford Crete For Your Service Needs Today

If you’re noticing your brakes grinding, or you’re just wanting to get topped off with an oil change, you can trust the team at Sid Dillon Ford Crete to handle your service needs. We also can provide you with plenty of service specials so that your routine maintenance doesn’t hurt your wallet.


Ford Service Coupons in Crete

Buy four select tires, get up to a $130 rebate or earn up to 28,000 FordPass® Rewards bonus Points. *

On these name brands: Goodyear®, Cooper®, Michelin, BFGoodrich®, Continental, Hankook, Bridgestone, Firestone, Pirelli, Yokohama®, Toyo®, and Nitto®.

Submit rebate online or by mail; rebate payment will be sent by mail.

FordPass Rewards members can redeem Points for this service and earn 10 Points per $1 spent on Ford Service. ** Join and activate FordPass Rewards by downloading the FordPass® app or visiting FordPassRewards.com.

*Dealer-installed retail purchase only. Limit one (1) offer per vehicle. $130 tire rebate or 28,000 FordPass® Rewards bonus Points on a set of four Goodyear®, Cooper®, Continental, Hankook, Bridgestone, Firestone, Pirelli, Yokohama®, and Nitto® tires. $50 tire rebate and $80 service allowance or 28,000 FordPass Rewards bonus Points on a set of four Michelin and BFGoodrich® tires. $100 tire rebate or 22,000 FordPass Rewards bonus Points on a set of four Toyo® tires. Toyo medium/commercial truck and Motorsport patterns are excluded. Must have an activated FordPass Rewards account within 60 days of qualifying activity to receive FordPass Rewards Points. Points are not redeemable for cash and have no monetary value. Point earning and redemption values are approximate and vary by products and services redeemed. See the FordPass Rewards Program Terms at FordPassRewards.com regarding expiration, redemption, forfeiture, and other limitations on FordPass Rewards Points. Points will be awarded within eight weeks of rebate submission. Offer valid 5/16/25 to 6/30/25. Submit rebate by 7/31/25 by mail-in rebate form or online at Ford.com/support. See a Service Advisor for vehicle applications and offer details. Expires 6/30/25.
**Limitations apply. Earn Points for the purchase of Ford, Motorcraft®, or Omnicraft® parts and associated labor at a participating Ford Dealership. See FordPass® Rewards Terms and FAQs. Must have an activated FordPass Rewards account within 60 days of service invoice date to receive FordPass Rewards Points. Motorcraft® and Omnicraft® are registered trademarks of Ford Motor Company.
FordPass® app, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available via a download. Message and data rates may apply.

Expires: 06/30/2025

Get a $100 rebate by mail or earn 22,000 FordPass® Rewards bonus Points with the purchase and installation of four tire pressure monitoring sensors. *

FordPass Rewards members can redeem Points for this service and earn 10 Points per $1 spent on Ford Service. ** Join and activate FordPass Rewards by downloading the FordPass® app or visiting FordPassRewards.com.

*Dealer-installed retail purchases only. Limit one (1) offer per vehicle. $100 rebate by mail or 22,000 FordPass® Rewards bonus Points on the purchase of four Motorcraft® or Omnicraft® tire pressure monitoring sensors. Not valid on prior purchases. Must have an activated FordPass Rewards account within 60 days of qualifying activity to receive FordPass Rewards Points. Points are not redeemable for cash and have no monetary value. Point earning and redemption values are approximate and vary by products and services redeemed. See the FordPass Rewards Program Terms at FordPassRewards.com regarding expiration, redemption, forfeiture, and other limitations on FordPass Rewards Points. Points will be awarded within eight weeks of rebate submission. Offer valid 4/1/25 to 6/30/25. Submit rebate by 7/31/25 by mail-in rebate form or online at Ford.com/support. See Service Advisor for vehicle applications and offer details. Expires 6/30/25. Motorcraft® and Omnicraft® are registered trademarks of Ford Motor Company.
**Limitations apply. Earn Points for the purchase of Ford, Motorcraft®, or Omnicraft® parts and associated labor at a participating Ford Dealership. See FordPass® Rewards Terms and FAQs. Must have an activated FordPass Rewards account within 60 days of service invoice date to receive FordPass Rewards Points. Motorcraft® and Omnicraft® are registered trademarks of Ford Motor Company.
FordPass® app, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available via a download. Message and data rates may apply.

Expires: 06/30/2025

Military and First Responders - Receive an $80 instant discount with the purchase and installation of four select tires. *

On these name brands: Goodyear®, Michelin, BFGoodrich®, Continental, General, Pirelli, Hankook, Bridgestone, Falken, and Toyo®.

*The Ford Military and First Responder Tire Discount Program is available to active and retired Military and First Responders who purchase and have installed a set of four (4) qualifying tires. Qualifying customers are eligible to receive a discount of $80 off participating brands at the time of installation. Participating brands are: Goodyear®, Michelin, BFGoodrich®, Continental, General, Pirelli, Hankook, Bridgestone, Falken, and Toyo®. Toyo medium/commercial truck and Motorsport patterns are excluded. This discount is in addition to any other eligible discount, rebate, or offer a dealer or tire manufacturer may already provide. Tires must be installed at a participating U.S. Ford Dealer, Lincoln Retailer, or Quick Lane® store. Prior authorization is necessary before work is performed, and program-provided Hero Code must be presented at the time of purchase - ID.me account and validation are required. Hero Code is nontransferable and can only be used by the associated ID.me account holder. Additional details can be found here: Military and First Responders Tire Discount. Maximum of two Hero Codes per calendar year per customer can be generated/claimed. Offer valid for tires purchased and installed 1/1/25 - 12/31/25. Unused Hero Codes expire after 12/31/25. Quick Lane® is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company.

Expires: 12/31/2025

Low Price Tire Guarantee*

Find a better price within 30 days, and we’ll beat it on 16 major brands for all makes and models.

*Valid on dealer-installed retail purchases only. Requires presentation of competitor's current price ad/offer on exact tire sold by dealership within 30 days after purchase. For online quotes, guarantee applies only to new tires sold on retailer websites. Excludes tires sold by third parties on marketplace sites and any resellers. See Service Advisor for details. Ford reserves the right to change, modify, or discontinue this program at any time.

Expires: 12/31/2025

The Works® Package Synthetic Blend Oil Change and More*

• Tire Rotation and Pressure Check
• Brake Inspection
• Vehicle Checkup
• Fluid Top-Off
• Battery Test
• Filter Check
• Belts and Hoses Check

*Up to six quarts of Motorcraft® oil and Motorcraft oil filter. Hybrid battery test excluded. See Service Advisor for exclusions and details. Ford reserves the right to change, modify, or discontinue this program at any time. Motorcraft® is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company.

Expires: 12/31/2025

Lifetime Brake Pad Guarantee*


*Available for Motorcraft® brake pads purchased after 7/1/14. Nontransferable. Replacement requires a copy of the original repair order and completion of any other necessary brake service, such as brake rotor service. Motorcraft brake pads must be installed by a U.S. Ford Dealership, Lincoln Retailer, or Quick Lane® store technician to be covered. Pads only; labor costs not included. Commercial delivery vehicles, taxi, limousine, postal, police, tow trucks, racing, and emergency vehicles are excluded. Restrictions and exclusions apply. See Service Advisor for details. Ford reserves the right to change, modify, or discontinue this program at any time. Quick Lane® and Motorcraft® are registered trademarks of Ford Motor Company.

Expires: 12/31/2025

Complimentary Brake Inspection*

Performed by an expert technician.

*Inspect brake friction material, caliper operation, rotors, drums, hoses, and connections. Inspect parking brake for damage and proper operation. See Service Advisor for details. Ford reserves the right to change, modify, or discontinue this program at any time.

Expires: 12/31/2025

Motorcraft® Tested Tough® PLUS Batteries, $149.95 MSRP, or redeem 30,000 FordPass® Rewards Points. *

With 24-Month Battery Replacement Warranty

FordPass Rewards members can redeem Points for this service and earn 10 Points per $1 spent on Ford Service. ** Join and activate FordPass Rewards by downloading the FordPass® app or visiting FordPassRewards.com.

*With exchange. Taxes and installation extra. Warranty includes complimentary towing on dealer-installed battery. Must have an activated FordPass® Rewards account within 60 days of qualifying activity to receive FordPass Rewards Points. Points are not redeemable for cash and have no monetary value. Point earning and redemption values are approximate and vary by products and services redeemed. See FordPass Rewards Program Terms at FordPassRewards.com regarding expiration, redemption, forfeiture, and other limitations on FordPass Rewards Points. See Service Advisor for vehicle applications and limited-warranty details. Expires 6/30/25. Ford reserves the right to change, modify, or discontinue this program at any time. Motorcraft® is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company.
**Limitations apply. Earn Points for the purchase of Ford, Motorcraft®, or Omnicraft® parts and associated labor at a participating Ford Dealership. See FordPass® Rewards Terms and FAQs. Must have an activated FordPass Rewards account within 60 days of service invoice date to receive FordPass Rewards Points. Motorcraft® and Omnicraft® are registered trademarks of Ford Motor Company.
FordPass® app, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available via a download. Message and data rates may apply.

Expires: 06/30/2025

Motorcraft® Tested Tough® MAX Batteries, starting at $199.95 MSRP, or redeem 40,000 FordPass® Rewards Points. *

With 36-Month Battery Replacement Warranty

FordPass Rewards members can redeem Points for this service and earn 10 Points per $1 spent on Ford Service. ** Join and activate FordPass Rewards by downloading the FordPass® app or visiting FordPassRewards.com.

*With exchange. Taxes and installation extra. Warranty includes complimentary towing on dealer-installed battery. Must have an activated FordPass® Rewards account within 60 days of qualifying activity to receive FordPass Rewards Points. Points are not redeemable for cash and have no monetary value. Point earning and redemption values are approximate and vary by products and services redeemed. See FordPass Rewards Program Terms at FordPassRewards.com regarding expiration, redemption, forfeiture, and other limitations on FordPass Rewards Points. See Service Advisor for vehicle applications and limited-warranty details. Expires 6/30/25. Ford reserves the right to change, modify, or discontinue this program at any time. Motorcraft® is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company.
**Limitations apply. Earn Points for the purchase of Ford, Motorcraft®, or Omnicraft® parts and associated labor at a participating Ford Dealership. See FordPass® Rewards Terms and FAQs. Must have an activated FordPass Rewards account within 60 days of service invoice date to receive FordPass Rewards Points. Motorcraft® and Omnicraft® are registered trademarks of Ford Motor Company.
FordPass® app, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available via a download. Message and data rates may apply.

Expires: 06/30/2025

Have your battery tested at no charge. *

Be sure you have the starting power you need.

*Visually inspect and test battery using tester. Hybrid battery test excluded. See Service Advisor for details. Ford reserves the right to change, modify, or discontinue this program at any time.

Expires: 12/31/2025

Earn and redeem Points on Ford Service with FordPass® Rewards. *

FordPass Rewards members can redeem Points for service and earn 10 Points per $1 spent on Ford Service. ** Join and activate FordPass Rewards by downloading the FordPass® app or visiting FordPassRewards.com.

*Must have an activated FordPass® Rewards account within 60 days of qualifying activity to receive FordPass Rewards Points. Points are not redeemable for cash and have no monetary value. Point earning and redemption values are approximate and vary by products and services redeemed. See the FordPass Rewards Program Terms at FordPassRewards.com regarding expiration, redemption, forfeiture, and other limitations on FordPass Rewards Points. Ford reserves the right to change, modify, or discontinue this program at any time.

**Limitations apply. Earn Points for the purchase of Ford, Motorcraft®, or Omnicraft® parts and associated labor at a participating Ford Dealership. See FordPass® Rewards Terms and FAQs. Must have an activated FordPass Rewards account within 60 days of service invoice date to receive FordPass Rewards Points. Motorcraft® and Omnicraft® are registered trademarks of Ford Motor Company.

FordPass® app, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available via a download. Message and data rates may apply.

Expires: 12/31/2025

Ford Pickup & Delivery

When you need service, your dealer will pick up your vehicle, service it at the dealership, and deliver it back to you. It’s complimentary and available at participating dealerships. *

*Ford Pickup & Delivery is offered by participating dealers and may be limited based on availability, distance, or other dealer-specified criteria. Does not include parts or repair charges. A nonoperational vehicle is not eligible and will require a Roadside event. Ford reserves the right to change, modify, or discontinue this program at any time.

Expires: 12/31/2025

Motorcraft® Warranty: Two years. Unlimited mileage. Includes labor. *

Motorcraft parts are covered for a full two years with unlimited mileage. Even limited labor costs are included. *

*See your U.S. dealer for a copy of the limited warranty. Ford reserves the right to change, modify, or discontinue this program at any time. Motorcraft® is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company.

Expires: 12/31/2025

Ford Parts Warranty: Two years. Unlimited mileage. Includes labor. *

Ford Parts are covered for a full two years with unlimited mileage. Even limited labor costs are included. *

*See your U.S. dealership for a copy of the limited warranty. Ford reserves the right to change, modify, or discontinue this program at any time.

Expires: 12/31/2025

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