6 Alarming signs that your subaru brakes are ready to change.

Squealing when you stop. Many brake pads have squealer tabs that touch the rotor to make noise as a warning sign your pads are low.

Grinding when you drive and brake. If the brake pads are worn out, the backing plate can contact the rotor and exhibit metal-on-metal grinding noises as well as a rough feeling in the brake pedal.

Extended stopping distances. The friction material helps you slow down sooner, and worn-out brakes often aren’t as effective.

Grooves in the rotor surface. You can often visualize the rotor between the wheel spokes, and deep grooves indicate your brakes are worn out.

Pulsation in the pedal. You might feel the brake pedal kicking back at you rapidly as you try to brake from high speed.

Pulling to one side. If brakes are worn out on one side only, braking is uneven and can pull you to one side or the other.