They could, yes.
A grinding noise when braking can occur when the brake pads are going bad. You are hearing the brake grinding on the metal discs.
You need new brakes
Brakes
What would cause a grinding noise after a tire is replaced and the brakes are not worn?
Even if you have brand new or good brakes when the pads become hot from braking and then cooled very fast from water then the pads tend to crystalize creating the squeaking noise when you brake you just have to let them squeak it out
If the car was sitting for a while and it was damp out, rust forms on the brake rotors. For the first mile or you will hear a grinding noise when braking until the rust has been removed by the brake pads. The longer it has been sitting, the louder it may be. This is normal.
Brakes can make noise even when not braking due to factors like worn brake pads, rust on the rotors, or debris caught in the braking system. These issues can cause friction and vibrations, leading to noise when the vehicle is in motion.
Normally a rusty rotor would not make a grinding noise. A grinding noise from the brakes usually indicated that the pads or shoes are worn down.
Your pads or discs are worn. The brakes will fail soon if not replaced.
brakes are need to be replace
Yes, they make a screeching sound.
The brake pads are worn out and need to be replaced. The grinding sound means your brakes are about to stop working.