Squealing, grinding, pulling to one side, what each one usually means, and how urgent it actually is.
Usually a wear indicator doing exactly its job, telling you the pads are getting thin. Not an emergency yet, but worth booking a check soon rather than waiting for the next sound on this list.
This is the one to stop waiting on. Grinding usually means the pads are gone and metal is contacting metal, that's rotor damage happening every time you brake, and it costs more the longer it goes.
Can point to uneven pad wear, a sticking caliper, or an alignment issue. Worth a diagnosis rather than just compensating for it with the wheel.
Often means air in the brake line or a fluid leak, this affects how much stopping power you actually have. Get it looked at before your next long drive.
Usually warped rotors. Not always urgent, but it does mean your brakes aren't performing at full effectiveness.
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