Hi all

Driving in the snow and ice over the past couple of weeks

I noticed when I brake hard I get a grinding/metallic sound from brakes.

Noise is not there in normal conditions- brakes are fine.

Car is 1.6 zetec petrol with abs and esp (I think)

Any thoughts?

Possible grit or is it first thing after a wet night as mine grind a bit on first braking after it's been wet the previous evening just like a light surface rust gets on them after that first initial brake there fine .

Cheers for the reply Steady

First things I checked- but no everything's fine.

Have a feeling it's to do with the Esp system but as I've not had a car with Esp before can't be sure

thats how the abs works i think, makes that sound.

youll also feel that the brake pedal doesnt go all the way, it sort of restricts your pressure

As above, it'll be the ABS kicking in - if you're able to get on a big wide open road/supermarket car park/field which is snowy, and clear of traffic etc just try braking as hard as possible at low speed to trigger the ABS and compare it to when you brake gently enough not to cause the wheels to lock-up.