Brakes are probably the most important gear system in your car. They save your life and those around you when you need to suddenly stop your 2 ton of metal from hurtling at speeds of 40 miles or over. If your brakes are beginning to fail, get them fixed immediately for your safety. Here are some ways to tell if you need brake repair:
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Squealing
The most obvious sign that your brakes are beginning to fail is a metallic squealing or grinding noise. This indicates that your brake pads have worn away from overuse and that metal is beginning to grind on metal. If refilling your car with brake fluid doesn’t eliminate the noise, take your car to shop quickly.
Vibrating
If you feel vibrations in your steering wheel, throughout the whole car, or when you brake, this is from your rotors becoming warped. Rotors are what the brake pads squeeze to generate friction to stop the car.
Soft Pedal
If you out your foot on the brake pedal and it goes all the way to the floor before finally coming to a stop, go to a repair shop immediately! Your brake pads are low or your brake fluid is at a dangerously low level. If you don’t get your car fixed, you won’t be able to brake at all very soon.
Pulling
Have you felt your car swerving or pulling to the side when you brake? This could be an indication of worn brake pads or a malfunctioning wheel cylinder.
Call Express Auto Repair & Emissions at (847) 895-9131if you need brake repair in SchaumburgSchaumburg, IL.