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The brakes on your vehicle are essential to its overall safety and performance since it is important that you have the ability to easily stop using your braking system. But braking systems on your car typically begin to wear over time. This means that signs of brake problems should slowly become more noticeable. Most braking issues are gradual and not immediate, which allows you to be proactive with brake repair. Analysing brake problems is easier if you know what warning signs to be on the lookout for.
Noises
One of the big signs that you have problems with your braking system is the presence of noise. These noises often occur any time that you tap or push down on your brake pedal. The types of sounds that you need to be listening for include any screeching, grinding, squealing and rubbing noises that are not normal. In most cases, these noises will be a signal that the brake pads or shoes on the brakes require repair or replacement. When these parts wear, this will result in sounds becoming more and more apparent with time. It is important to have brake pads and shoes replaced as soon as possible to lessen the total amount of damages that are incurred. Lowering repair costs for brake problems is tied to how fast you have the repairs completed.
Vibrating
It is also a good idea to pay attention to any vibrations that come from the steering wheel. If you notice that the steering wheel is vibrating or that the brake pedal is pulsating, this could also be an indicator of a brake problem. It is possible for the rotor on your brake system to become warped if you do not have this issue addressed right away. The metal will continue to rub as long as the vibrating is present. This is a problem that needs to be fixed in a timely manner to keep repair costs low.
Pushing
You also need to take note if pushing down your brake pedal all the way to the floor is becoming normal. You should not have to push down on your brake forcefully to the floor in order to halt your vehicle. If this is becoming the only way to stop, it is apparent that a brake problem exists. In most cases, you will gradually notice that you have to push down harder on the brake over time. This is a sign that your brake pad is wearing out or is completely worn.
If you start to notice any of these signs, contact a local brake repair shop, such as Stopmaster Brake Service Pty Ltd.
Share22 September 2015
