front brakes problem

[Gnasher]

So my front brakes have been squeaking for a couple of months now but there is still brake pad on the because erm..they work 


Recently they have started making a crunching type of noise when I am riding along (not using the brake) before anyone says check the front brakes I plan on doing that tomorrow (today) and also sometimes in the morning when I come to start the bike I have to pump them normally I press them about 3-4 times for them to feel normal.


Anyway, any ideas/suggestions?

Common fault this and as all the hallmarks of pad/s sticking in the caliper body, it's more than likely just one caliper and one pad that said it could be both and in the extreme all the pads.  There is a small clearance between the pad and the caliper body which is necessary so the pads can be fitted and move when the brake is applied and released.  The caliper being made of aluminium and pad of steal doesn't help and poorly cared for calipers suffer grooving, this problem is made worse by certain aftermarket pads being slightly smaller than OE which allows them to twist more accelerate the wear and eventually lock against the caliper body. Once these grooves reach a certain depth any pad is at risk of locking in extreme cases caliper must be replaced.
Tell tail signs are: noise, spongy or wooden brake feel, lack of power, pads not dropping when the retaining pins are pulled and having to lever the pads.
It's also possible you've got sticking or stuck pistons!