Did you know that you should have your brake system inspected every 19,000 kilometres to make sure it is operating as it should be? Central Auto Care would be happy to take a thorough look at your brakes to see if they need to be serviced or repaired. The following are signs that your brake system is going bad.
A Brake System That Is Overheating
A faulty brake system may overheat when you press down on the brake pedal. This will cause the brakes to release burning odors. The brake system will also squeal as your vehicle slows down and stops. Driving with overheating brakes is dangerous because they fail when they reach a certain temperature.
Changes in the Brake Pedal Feel
Your brake system also needs some TLC if the brake pedal no longer feels the way it normally does underneath your foot. Specifically, the brake pedal might start to give your foot less resistance and feel soft when you press down on it. We will inspect the brake pedal to determine the problem.
Dashboard Warning Light
The engine control module, the main computer chip, may also alert you of brake system failure. If there is a malfunction in the antilock brake system, the module will turn on the ABS light. If there is a problem with the other components of the brake system, the module will turn on the Brake light.
Fluid Leaks Around the Tires
Your brake system may develop a leak if it needs to be serviced. Usually, when the brake system is leaking, you will see fluid spots around the tires rather than underneath the engine. If the reservoir is leaking, however, you may see spots underneath the engine.
Noises When Using the Brakes
If you can’t remember the last time that you had your brake system serviced, it may start to make strange sounds when you apply the brakes. For example, the brakes will grind if the brake pads surface has been worn off completely and the rotors are pressing against the pad backings.
Wobbling When Using the Brakes
Speaking of the rotors, you may need to have their surfaces recut if your automobile wobbles when you press down on the brake pedal. As an aside, vibration can also be a sign that one of the calipers has a small piece of road debris stuck in it.
Call Central Auto Care in Okotoks, AB, today to schedule a brake service or repair for your vehicle.