Your vehicle’s brakes are the most crucial safety-critical component installed, therefore it’s crucial to frequently check them to make sure they’re still in good working order. Speak with one of our qualified experts immediately to ensure you receive the best recommendations and brake costs.
It is important to be aware of signs that something is wrong with your brakes. Common signs to look out for include:
Why not stop in for a fast visual safety assessment if you suspect you have an issue but are unsure of what it is? Your brake discs and brake pads may be quickly inspected by our technicians (often without removing the wheels), and if anything has to be replaced, they can offer a free quote.
The frequency of brake maintenance varies greatly depending on your driving style.
For instance, for a car that is mostly driven on the motorway, a set of brake pads may last up to 70,000 miles or more. However, the brakes on a similar automobile that is primarily driven in congested city centre traffic may only last 35,000 miles or fewer.
Due to their handling of a greater portion of the braking load, particularly on front-wheel drive vehicles, the front brakes typically wear out before the rear brakes.
If the friction material on the brake pads has worn down to a thickness of 3 millimetres, it is frequently advised that they be replaced.
If the manufacturer’s safe minimum thickness specification is met or exceeded, the thickness of the brake discs should be measured.
As the brake pad wears down to the metal calliper, this can cause a grinding sound when the friction material on the brake pads is severely worn.
The brake disc will probably also be harmed by this.
There are numerous causes of brake squeal. However, some brake pads feature wear indicators that squeal when worn to alert the driver that the brakes need to be changed. This could indicate that the brake calliper is jammed and the brake pad is still partially attached to the disc. In either case, you ought to have this examined.
When you press the brakes, the brake pedal should pulse continuously. This is a sign that the brake disc has warped from exposure to too much heat.
The brake disc is warped and no longer offers a perfectly flat surface when the brake pad makes contact, which causes pulsation.
When you press the brakes, if your automobile pulls to the left or right, it is typically a sign that a hydraulic or mechanical part, like a seized calliper, is stuck.
The particular cause of the car pulling to one side can be found through inspection.
