Ford Focus Brake Pads Problems

Problems mentioning the Brake Pads on the Ford Focus
Rummbling noise while driving
1998 1.8l
Posted: Mar 1, 2011
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Dimly light Brake light on dash
2004 1.8 TDCI 115
Posted: Oct 21, 2011
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Weird smell
2010 1.6 tdi
Posted: Nov 26, 2013
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Grinding sound
2002 1.8 Zetec
Posted: Mar 21, 2009
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Speed drops back while driving
1998 1.8 zetec
Posted: Feb 5, 2011
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Steering wheel vibrates when braking
2002 1.8 zetec hatchback
Posted: May 22, 2011
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What problems can be caused by faulty Brake Pads?

Brake warning light shows on the dashboard

The brake warning light has appeared on the dashboard and doesn't go out when the other lights do after starting the car up.

Low Brake Pads warning light shows on dashboard

The low brake pads warning light has appeared on the dashboard and doesn't go out.

Brake pedal seems further away

The brake pedal isn't lined up where it usually is, the pedal is further away and seems to be half pressed in already.

Car vibrating when braking

When braking from a speed the car vibrates and the braking doesn't feel as controlled as it was before.

Car pulls to the left or right when braking

When braking the car veers off to one side, this happens even on a straight section of road. The car seems to pull to the one side.

Brakes making a squeaking sound

When braking the brakes make a squeaking sound, when you take your foot off the brake pedal the sound stops.

Brakes making a clicking sound

When you apply pressure to the brake pedal there is a clicking or tapping sound. The sound can be loud or quiet and usually won't be felt through the pedal itself. It will usually sound like it's coming from one of the corners of the car. The clicking will usually increase or decrease in frequency with the speed of the car, ie it will click aster at higher speeds.

Brakes do not come on smoothly

When pressing the brake pedal the brakes don't apply in a smooth way, they seem to come on all of a sudden and are more bumpy than they used to be.