How to tell if brakes are binding

Or....

Jack the wheel up. On an undriven wheel simply spin it and it will be obvious if the pads are binding as there will be a noise and resistance to turning.

On a driven wheel it isn't so easy. Compare the thickness of pads on either side of the disc and each wheel. If a pad is thinner than the others then there is a good chance that the pad is rubbing against the disc. This applies to undriven wheels as well.
 
Car unstable under braking, pulling to one side. Excessive heat from wheel/disc area, smoke and discoloured disc is a clear sign! Oh and horrid smell of burning pad material when its really stuck!
 
Car unstable under braking, pulling to one side. Excessive heat from wheel/disc area, smoke and discoloured disc is a clear sign! Oh and horrid smell of burning pad material when its really stuck!

As I said earlier, hedge in your grill :)
 
Is there an easy way to tell if your brakes are binding on or sticking?

Most definitely! ;b/

Severe Binding is: How Large is the bump on the top of your head and the number of cracks in the windscreen?.V(
Ocasional Sticking is: How many bruises are on the bridge of your nose?:woot:
Grinding noises is: How many sand dunes have you driven through today?:oops:
Chirping noises is: A low flying flock of Black Birds that didn't quite get out of your way!:confused:
Meow sounds is: Looks like you have some explaining to do to your neighbor.:eek:
The remaining noises can ONLY be answered by a female as they alone have all the answers!!! :D
 
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