Posted on 10/9/2024
Some Ways To Know If Your Vehicle Needs Brake Service Everyone should understand the basics of automotive braking systems and if your brakes need service. Understanding this can be crucial for you and your families safety. This article will hopefully help to walk you through some indicators that it is time for some brake service or repairs. Some of the most basic indicators would be squealing, squeaking or grinding and pulling. At the first sign of your brakes making abnormal and unusual noises, or If you hear some squealing when you use the brakes, its a good indicator that the brake pads are worn out. The squealing noise is from, ironically enough, "the squealers", as we call them, or the wear indicators on the brake pads. Another indicator is a grinding noise. This usually indicates that the pads have been worn beyond use and will need replacement right away along with the brake rotors. The calipers, which hold the brake pads may also need re ... read more