Front brake pads
The friction pads that squeeze the rotor. Front pads do most of the stopping.
Signs it's worn: Squeal when braking, grinding, pad-wear light.
What's wrong with my car? · Front brakes
Squealing or grinding when you brake?
Usually: Worn brake pads.
A high squeal when braking is the pad wear indicator. Grinding means the pad is down to metal and is chewing into the rotor.
The parts that fix it
Front rotors
The discs the pads clamp on. Often replaced together with pads.
Signs it's worn: Pulsing pedal, grooves or a lip on the rotor edge.
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