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Your safety and peace of mind while driving depend on the condition of your brakes. If your brakes aren’t in great condition, they can easily fail and lead to an accident. Watch out for these signs of brake issues and visit our CDJR dealer for a comprehensive brake service.
1. Noisy Brakes
If you hear grinding, squealing, or squeaking noises when you apply the brakes, the pads are worn and need replacement. The noise occurs when the brake pads’ friction material wears down, causing the metal backing to grind against the rotors. If you don’t replace the worn brake pads, the rotors and calipers will start to wear out as well.
2. Brakes Take Longer to Respond
You know it’s time to service your brakes when your car, truck or SUV starts to respond sluggishly. You should feel your car starting to slow down when you apply the brakes. If your vehicle takes longer to respond and forces you to apply more pressure, you have worn brake pads or low brake fluid levels. Our technicians will service your brakes and replace worn components to restore braking power.
3. Car Pulls to One Side When Braking
If your Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep or Ram tends to veer or pull to one side when you hit the brakes, there is uneven brake wear. This uneven wear causes more friction on one side of the vehicle. The vehicle will pull toward the side with more worn pads and calipers. Get your brakes serviced at the dealership to prevent potential safety hazards.
4. Visibly Worn Brake Pads
You should regularly inspect your brake pads to check for premature wear. Look between the wheel spokes and check whether the pads have a thick layer of friction material. If the pads appear very thin or you can see the metal backing, you need new brake pads. Don’t worry if you are unable to check your brake pads: our technicians will inspect them during routine service.
5. Spongy Brake Pedal
A brake pedal that feels spongy or soft when depressed signals problems in the brake system. This could indicate air in the brake lines, low brake fluid levels, or an issue with the master cylinder. Don’t drive with spongy brakes because they may fail when you need them the most.
6. Brake Light or ABS Alert Comes On
Your car has a brake light and an ABS warning light that signal problems with both systems. If your braking system has worn components, low fluid, or other issues, the brake and ABS warning lights may come on. Don’t ignore these warnings, as they could indicate a serious problem that needs immediate attention.
Service your vehicle’ brakes regularly to fix minor issues before they worsen and jeopardize your safety. Contact Patterson Motors of Kilgore CDJR in Kilgore, TX to schedule a complete service for your braking system.
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