Never take chances when it comes to your automobile’s brakes. Sellers Automotive can inspect the brake system every 12,000 miles and perform any necessary services needed to keep the brake system in tiptop shape. Your brake system may give you warning signs that it is going bad. Here are the symptoms of a faulty brake system.
ABS Warning Light
If the anti-lock brake system is malfunctioning, the ABS light will turn on. Common problems with anti-lock brake systems include dirty or damaged sensors and problems with the system wiring. You may also get a warning in the form of an illuminated Brake light or Low Brake Pad light.
Burning Odors
If you smell hot odors coming from the brakes when you are using them, pull over and stop driving your automobile. These odors are a sign that the brake system is overheating. When a brake system gets too hot, it cannot generate friction and you will be unable to stop your automobile.
Leaking Fluid
Leaking fluid can also be a sign that the brake system needs to be repaired. For example, we may need to replace the brake hoses if they have sprung a leak. We may also need to replace the master cylinder. This crucial brake system part can leak when it goes bad.
Side-Pulling
Your automobile may also pull to the side every time you apply the brakes if one of the calipers is stuck in the closed position. Generally, the calipers need to be replaced after seven to 10 years of use. Once they are old, they can get stuck.
Spongy Pedal
Your brake pedal should never change the resistance that it gives your foot. If it feels spongy when you press down on it, the master cylinder could be malfunctioning. It’s important to note that a spongy brake pedal is also a sign that there is air in one or more of the brake lines.
Strange Noises
Your brake system may also warn you that it is going bad by making strange noises. For example, if there is no pad surface on the brake pads, the brakes will scrape or grind. If the brakes are overheating, they will squeal. They may also squeal once the brake pads have 1/4-inch of surface.
Strange Wobbling
Finally, another problem that the calipers face is that they can have tiny pieces of road debris stuck in them. When this happens, your vehicle may wobble when you apply the brakes. It may also wobble if the rotors need to have their surfaces redone.
Call Sellers Automotive in Sanford, NC, today to schedule an appointment for a brake inspection if it has been more than 12,000 miles since you had one.