When is the right time to have your brakes serviced or repaired? The last thing you want is to find out they don’t work right when you need them the most. You count on your brakes for safe operation of your vehicle. Here are some signs to warn you that you should have your brakes checked by a mechanic before it’s too late.
Strange Noises
If your vehicle makes squeaking or grinding noises when you apply the brakes, that’s a pretty sure sign that your brake pads are worn out. Screeching or groaning noises are not a good sign, either. If you notice that your brakes make strange noises every time you stop at a red light, it’s important to get them taken care of as soon as possible.
Veering To One Side
Does it feel as if your vehicle pulls to one side or the other whenever you apply the brakes? This only happens if your brakes need to be replaced.
Vibrating
Warped rotors can cause your vehicle to feel like it’s vibrating when you apply the brakes. This will feel like a pulsating sensation coming up through your steering wheel or the brake pedals. It’s a good idea to have your mechanic take a look.
Warning Lights
Thanks to the early warning system in most vehicles today, you have a built-in sensor that detects when your brakes might be about to fail. Taking your vehicle to get checked out when you see the ABS light come on is a good way to head off worse problems down the road.
Leaking Fluid
If your brake fluid is low, this could mean that you have a leak. Low fluid levels mean your brakes are not functioning as well as they could be.
If you suspect your brakes might need repair, reach out to the trained diesel mechanics at All In The Wrist Auto. We’ll get you back on the road safely in no time.
