Can you tell when your car or truck needs brake repair or replacement? There are lots of signs that you can learn to recognize. If you notice any of the signs below, visit your Larned, KS dealer to get your brakes fixed.
1. You Hear a High-Pitched Screeching Noise
A high-pitched screeching is a sign that you need to get your brake pads replaced. The brake pads wear away to expose a piece of metal, and this metal scratches against your rotor. It’s a built-in indicator that manufacturers used to let you know that you need a brake pad replacement now.
2. You Have Obvious Wear-and Tear
You should do a visual inspection of all the parts of your vehicle, and that should help you realize when you need to visit the dealer for a repair. You can visually inspect your brake pads and rotors by peeking between the spokes of your wheels. You should be able to tell whether the brake pads and rotors are in good condition by doing this. If either part appears thin or warped, then you need to visit your dealer for a repair.
3. You Hear Screeching, But You Have New Brake Pads
If you’ve just had a brake pad replacement yet you’re still hearing a high-pitched, metallic screeching noise, then you probably have glazed rotors. This occurs after the rotors heat up so much that they get burned. You’ll know your rotors are glazed if there are blue marks or dark rings on them.
4. Your Brake Pedal Vibrates
If your brake pedal is vibrating when it’s used, then you probably have glazed rotors, too. The rotors are warped, and this is sending vibrations up through your brake pedal. The damage is only going to get worse, so please get the rotors replaced as soon as you can.
5. You’re Taking Longer to Stop
If you’re taking longer to stop than usual, then something is severely wrong with your brakes, and you need to get them checked right now. You shouldn’t drive your brakes are anything less than fully responsive, so consider getting a tow truck to take you to the dealer.
6. Your Brakes Are Too Sensitive
Your bakes could be having trouble if they suddenly become too sensitive, too. This is a sign that your rotors are uneven, and it can also indicate that you need a brake fluid exchange. Driving with sensitive brakes can strain your vehicle, so get this problem seen to immediately.
7. You Spot a Puddle in Your Driveway
If you spot what looks like motor oil near your vehicle, then you might have a brake fluid leak. You’ll be able to tell whether it’s brake fluid or not by trying to see how slimy it is. Motor oil is slimy, but brake fluid isn’t. Get to the dealer for a repair as soon you can. Even if this puddle isn’t brake fluid, you need to get your vehicle checked out if something is leaking out of your vehicle. Come and visit us at Morris Smith Ford of Larned when you need to get your brakes fixed. Our service department is a team of professional and skilled auto service technicians dedicated to keeping your car and truck healthy, and to keep you stay safe on the road.
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