Haven't had problems with everyday slowing and stopping, but if I slam on the brakes I'm met with a grinding noise coming from the front brakes, and a brief vibration emitting from the brake pedal.

Checked the brake fluid level - it's fine. Still got about 1/2" left on the pads as well.

Could it be a problem with fluid levels? I'm unsure of how to bleed the brakes.

Help is appreciated.

 

are you sure it isn't just the ABS?

 

sounds like the abs, it scared me the first time it happened going down a snowy hill. It will grab and make a loud noise, it will also vibrate the pedal

 

ABS. Scary as hell the first time you hit it.

 

Agree...ABS startled the heck out of me when it happened to me the first time...