Two possible reasons:
They are operating normally and just squeak, this can be fixed but most shops will charge for a complete brake job.
Or
They are worn out.
The sound energy produced from a car coming to a screeching halt is not a useful form of energy, as it represents energy lost in the conversion process. In this case, the kinetic energy of the car is being converted into both heat and sound energy, which are typically considered wasted energy.
The word halt has the AW sound, a caret O, as seen in malt, or hall, or caught.
He heard a screech as the car brakes locked up and skidded to a halt.
october, 2010
He was told to halt at the barriers.We must halt the flood of immigrants!
It sound suspiciously like "halt still" in an east German accent.if this is correct then it is translated 'keep still" or "don't move"Confirmed by the link below !!
Braking in a moving vehicle is applying the brakes to slow or halt movement, usually by depressing a pedal. The braking distance is the distance between the time the brakes are applied and the time the vehicle comes to a complete stop.
When the chain is pulled, it activates the emergency brakes on the train, causing it to gradually come to a halt. The emergency brakes are designed to bring the train to a stop as quickly and safely as possible to prevent accidents or emergencies on board. This allows the train to stop efficiently even when it is moving at high speed.
It is out!! Also the 9th book ('Halt's Peril') is soon to be out! I'm excited as this is my favourite series!
check, cheque
Halt!
"She saw the ghostly presence and a shudder ran down her spine" "He stamped on the brakes and the car shuddered to a halt"