Warning Signs of Brakes Wearing Down

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Warning Signs of Brakes Wearing Down
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Safe driving is not only about following the
correct speed or following traffic rules it is
more than that. You must have at least an idea of
the importance of your car parts particularly the
brakes. Car brakes have also their wear and tear
you must know when the appropriate time to have
it change or recognize signs of them wearing
down. Being a woman is not an excuse. You might
thinkoh, its my husbands job to know that.
Anyone who drives must be aware of these things.
It is not necessary to do it yourself, as long as
you know how to detect the need for a brake
check-up is far better than driving around,
obliviously putting you and your familys life at
risk.
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Warning Signs 1.       Weak response when
stepping on the brakes If you notice that
stepping on your pedal brakes is not as
responsive as it used to then it is something to
be considered. Or perhaps, it sinks towards the
floor while stepping on it. Experiencing these
scenario are indications that brake change is
imminent. Reasons for reduced responsiveness of
your brakes may include leaking in your brake
system, air leak (hose), and brake fluid
leak. 2. Pulling Effect Pulling effect
means, if you try to step on the brake pedal and
your vehicle is pulled to one side it may be
because of an uneven lining. There could also be
presence of foreign matters in your brake fluid.
That being said, your brake system may need
adjustment or a need for fluid draining and
replacement.
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3. Loud Grinding or Growling Sound When
you hear a sharp howling noise while braking
this means your brake pads are completely worn
out. The growling noise is the result of the disc
and caliper rubbing together. Ignoring this can
scratch your rotors causing the uneven surface
which will actually incur bigger expenses. Your
mechanic will advise you to have your rotors
turned or replaced. Turned is a process that
evens the rotor surface. 4. Vibrating or
Pulsating Brake Pedal Vibration is usually a
sign of warped rotors although this could also
mean a problem with the alignment. If your
anti-lock brakes are not engaged and vibration
occurs while braking, this is a sigh of warped
rotors. Severe use of your brake system
(steep-mountain driving or towing) causes warped
rotors. Activities like driving in steep
mountains or towing and the like produces
tremendous friction which is the cause of
warping. And, once the brake pads are unable to
grab an even surface, vibration occurs. If being
in this situation is inevitable, make sure to
take a break every now and then to allow breaks
to cool off.
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The braking system is the most commonly
overlooked section by car owners which is
supposedly tantamount to safety. Thus, knowing
when to have a brake system check-up or learning
the signs of a worn out brake system ensures your
safety in as much as avoid possibility of costly
repairs. Importantly, circumvent any untoward
circumstances or any types of road accidents just
because of mere brake system negligence. photo
credit LVCHEN via photo pin cc Author
Bio Howard J. Fleischmann Sr. is the owner of
Community Tire Pros and Auto Repairoffering
complete automotive repair as well as brake
repair and replacement and service to both
domestic and import vehicles.