Squealing noise:
If your brakes are making a high pitch noise or
grinding sounds, it may be telling you its time for
repairs.
Pulling:
when your car is pulling from one side to another while
braking it could be anything from a sticking caliper,
worn disc hardware, bad brake hose, miss adjusted
brakes or even low tire pressure or other safety
components.
Shaking
/ Vibration:
If you feel a shaking/vibration coming from the
steering wheel, brake pedal or the entire vehicle when
the brakes are applied, may indicate a warped surface
on your brake rotors or drums and may need to be
serviced.
Brake
Light:
When your brake indicator light comes on it is an
indication of a problem and it could be a serious one.
This could lead to brake failure.
Low
Pedal:
This condition could be signs of something simple or
serious. A brake pedal that almost touches the floor
before the brakes work could just indicate a need for
an adjustment or could be the sign of failing
components.
Hard
Pedal:
Hard pedals often indicate damaged brake linings, power
brake trouble or other problems.
ABS
Light on:
This could be anything from low brake fluid to a bad
component which could be a minor to a serious problem,
but in most case it will only cause your Anti lock
brake system to stop working and your regular brakes to
work which will allow to be able to go into a skidding
stop on emergency braking.
Grab:
If your brakes grab with the slightest touch you may
have something loose in your brake system. Then again,
it could indicate something in the linings of your
brakes such as grease or oil contamination.
Starbrakes offers free brake inspections
Remember,
regular brake inspections should be part of your
vehicle's ongoing maintenance, helping to ensure its
safety and reliability. In fact, we recommend that
you have them inspected at least once a year or if you
experience any of the following:
- Low
or spongy brake pedal
- Hard
brake pedal
- Brake
warning light that stays on
- Continuously
squealing or grinding brakes
Any
time you notice these symptoms (or any others), it’s a
good idea to have your brakes checked. If our
inspection reveals they do require repair, have someone
explain exactly what's required, what’s optional and
provide you with a written estimate before any work is
done. Brake Team does
free brake inspections
