“Brake Pedal Becoming Hard and Car Doesn’t Stop Quickly — Are My Santro’s Brake Pads Finished

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“Brake Pedal Becoming Hard and Car Doesn’t Stop Quickly — Are My Santro’s Brake Pads Finished

My Santro has started making a loud screeching noise whenever I press the brake lightly. Sometimes it even gives a grinding sound when braking hard. A mechanic said the brake pads might be worn out and touching the rotor. Since brake pad quality and road dust in Pakistan are issues, how can I confirm if the pads are actually finished? And should I go for Korean pads o r local ones?

Talha Kyanii asked on 05 Dec 2025 14:18:51 pm

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Gari Master - on 05 Dec 2025 14:33:22 pm

A hard brake pedal with weak braking can be due to worn o r glazed pads, but other issues may also contribute.

Most likely reasons:

Worn brake pads
– Pads lose friction material and braking efficiency s.
✔ Fix: Replace pads.

Glazed pads
– Overheating causes pads to harden and become slippery.
✔ Fix: Replace o r lightly sand pads check driving style in traffic.

Air in brake lines o r old brake fluid
– Causes hard pedal and delayed response.
✔ Fix: Bleed brakes and replace old fluid every 2 years.

Warped brake discs
– Uneven contact reduces braking efficiency.
✔ Fix: Machine o r replace discs.

Most common fix in Pakistan:

Brake pad replacement + brake fluid check usually restores normal braking.