Signs of Brake Problems

When your brake system is in need of repairs and maintenance, then you may see some of these warning signs:

• Brake Fade - Brake fade is where the harder you press on the pedal, the weaker the brakes feel.
• Brake Squeaks and Squeals - Small chirps and squealing noises when you apply your brakes are often signs that the wear indicator telling you that it's time to change your brake pads.
• Brake Scraping - Scraping noises are signs that metal parts are scraping against each other, often when the pads wear down completely.
• Brake Overheating - This problem is often from the brakes glazing over from overuse, especially when going downhill or during hot weather.
• Brake Pulsing - Uneven rotor wear and warping can cause your brakes to pulse.
• Brake Failure - Complete brake failure happens when either you don't replace your brake pads promptly or if you have a severe leak and air in the system.

The longer you wait to have these problems fixed, the worse the potential brake damage and a higher likelihood that you will be in an accident.