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All your car’s safety systems are important, but none are more important than your brakes. Each time you step on the pedal, you’re asking your brakes to perform a Herculean task—stopping tons of glass, rubber, plastic, and metal, all moving at high speed.
To do so, several brake parts and components must work together with exact precision. Needless to say, a brake failure would be catastrophic. To avoid that, it’s imperative that you know a few common signs you need brake repair.
Good thing Kanuga Tire & Auto in Hendersonville, NC has you covered. Let’s look at the top signs you need brake repair.
When your brakes are in good condition, they shouldn’t make any noise when you press the pedal. If you hear a whining or grinding sound when you brake, then you’ve got a problem.
Weird noises are one of the telltale signs you need new brake pads. So, if you hear a whining or a grinning sound, you should visit Kanuga Tire & Auto to repair your brakes.
When you step on them, your brakes should slow your car to a smooth stop. If you feel a vibration in your steering wheel while stopping, that’s one significant sign you need new brake rotors.
This is not necessarily a dangerous problem, at least not immediately, but it could mean your car has warped rotors. The vibration is caused by brake pads not sitting flat against the warped rotors.
Getting your rotors resurfaced or replaced will fix the issue. However, remember this: the longer you ignore this symptom, the greater the odds you’ll need all-new rotors.
Your car’s brakes should evenly distribute stopping power to the wheels on both sides of your vehicle. If they don’t, your car will pull to one side or the other when you try to stop.
This situation can lead to losing control if you must stop quickly. If this happens, you may have to repair a brake caliper seizing up or adjust the brake to even out the applied force.
Your car’s brakes are a complex hydraulic system. This means they rely on fluid to create the pressure needed to operate. So, if your car develops a brake fluid leak, it’s a dangerous problem.
You can often tell when you have a brake fluid leak because your brake pedal will start to feel soft or spongy. Or you might spot a puddle of liquid under your car in your driveway. Both are signs of dire brake trouble.
Don’t drive around on shady or less-than-dependable brakes. That’s because you have too much riding around on them. Whatever brake repair service you need, our team at Kanuga Tire can perform it and have you safely back on the road in no time.
Contact us today to get your tires and vehicle ready for fall. Request your appointment online, call us at (828) 697-2860, or visit our shop at 432 Kanuga Road, Hendersonville, NC 28739.
