Good quality brakes in a car are of the utmost importance, as a motorist you must understand how to check for signs of wear and tear. When doing so regularly a car owner can avoid serious and costly problems in the short and long run. With this in mind, here are four signs that indicate you need your brakes checked.
Worn Pads:
Simply put, over time, the brakes pads will wear down and a driver will have to take his or her car to a mechanic. To check this, a motorist can simply eyeball it and take a quick look at the brakes. With this, you can see if there are signs of any wear. Luckily, with a couple of tools, you can remove the tire and take a peek at the brakes. Of course, if you are not mechanically inclined, you should opt to take your car in and have a professional auto mechanic inspect the brakes.
Grinding noise:
When slowing down, a car should do so quickly and without making a lot of noise. For this reason, when the brakes grind, you should without hesitation take your vehicle to a mechanic who can assess the situation. In some cases, it may just be due to something caught in the tires or brakes. Other times, it’s an indication of something more serious, letting you know it’s time to have your brakes replaced.
Strange sounds:
There will be other times when pressing on the brakes will result in unfamiliar weird noises. This is not good! It is a definite sign that it’s time to head direction… without fail to a mechanic for a quick inspection. In most cases, this is a huge problem and you will have to have your brakes inspected, and most likely replaced.
Not working well:
All too often, a person who does a lot of driving will experience their brakes working poorly. This is a HUGE warning sign to immediately get to a repair shop and cease driving until repaired. Otherwise, while slowing down quickly you could put yourself, your passengers and those on the road at serious risk of danger and/or injury. Simply put, when a car does not slow down like it did initially or should, a motorist must head to his or her mechanic immediately.
If you want to keep your vehicle functioning at its best, you need to make sure your brakes work well. With this in mind, to keep your car in tip-top shape, head to Desert Oasis European Auto Service and Repair for your next brake inspection.
