# Brakes problems

Every brakes symptom we cover, with its most common cause and how urgent it is.

## 4 brakes symptoms

| Symptom | Most common cause | Verdict |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Why do my brakes make a grinding noise?](/symptoms/brake-grinding-noise) | Brake pads worn down to metal | Stop driving |
| [Why does my brake pedal go to the floor?](/symptoms/brake-pedal-goes-to-floor) | Leaking brake hose, caliper or wheel cylinder | Stop driving |
| [Why does my car shake when I brake?](/symptoms/car-shakes-when-braking) | Uneven brake rotors (often called warped) | Drive to a shop this week |
| [Why are my brakes squeaking?](/symptoms/squeaky-brakes) | Pad wear indicator touching the rotor | Drive to a shop this week |

## Other symptom groups

- [Exhaust and smoke](https://diagxcar.com/symptoms/exhaust)
- [Engine](https://diagxcar.com/symptoms/engine)
- [Battery, starting and electrical](https://diagxcar.com/symptoms/electrical)
- [Cooling and overheating](https://diagxcar.com/symptoms/cooling)
- [Transmission](https://diagxcar.com/symptoms/transmission)
- [Steering and suspension](https://diagxcar.com/symptoms/steering)
- [Tires and wheels](https://diagxcar.com/symptoms/tires)

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Source page: https://diagxcar.com/symptoms/brakes
General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.