Time to do the Brakes?
 

Hi All:

I've got a 2000 civic which I bought, used 3 years ago. From what the
mechanics have told me I've still got the original brakes. I've had
them checked a few times and about 6 months ago I was told that there
was still 25% left on the brakes, but in the last couple of weeks I've
begun hearing a grating noise which seems to be coming from the front
rotors.

I'm assuming that it's now time to do the brakes, but I'm really busy
with work and the holiday season. I'm wondering whether I've now
reached the warning stage or have gone past that and am destroying the
rotors? If still at the warning stage how long do I have until I do
damage to the brakes. They still seem to be working fine.

Thanks for your help.

Peter H