It is likely not the brakes. It sounds more like underinflated/bad tires. It could also be a bad wheel bearing. If it turns out to be the brakes, you would repair it by replacing the pads and having the rotors turned by a machine shop.
no, that sounds like the brakes are grinding because the are ready to be changed, check them out immediately.
Check or have them checked immediatley. They are going to fail REAL soon.
You need new brakes. IF its really bad you're going to need new rodars.
The best way to know when your automobile needs brakes is when they start squeaking, grinding against metal, leaking brake fluid and the pedal going to the floor.
Bad wheel bearing is one possibility.
out of balance
Sounds like cv joints
A wheel bearing could be going bad in a 2002 Ford Focus if a grinding or rubbing sound is heard. A trip to a mechanic is advised as a bad wheel bearing that's not fixed can lead to damaged brakes.
Brakes, wheel bearing.
sounds like your drive axles are going bad.
many reasons, steering pump, cv joints may be going out, or you could be grinding some plastic that goes around the wheel
A grinding noise when braking can occur when the brake pads are going bad. You are hearing the brake grinding on the metal discs.