Your car’s brakes keep you and other drivers safe when you’re out on the road. When your brakes aren’t working properly, that can be scary as well as downright unsafe. Sammy’s Auto has these tips for you so that you can recognize when you need to have your brakes checked and repaired by a professional.
Sudden Vibrations When You Apply the Brakes
When you start to notice big changes, like vibrations suddenly happening when you apply the brakes, that’s an indication that something is different. The issue could be with the brake pads themselves, but it can also involve the calipers or the rotors. Sometimes wheel alignment issues could cause a vibration when stopping, but you’re more than likely looking at a brake problem.
Sudden Pulling When You Apply the Brakes
Something else that you need to pay attention to is what else happens when you press the brake pedal. If your car suddenly jerks to one side, that’s an issue that could present big safety concerns. You might have a problem with the brakes on one side of the car, or there could be a problem anywhere in the brake system.
Your Car’s Brake Warning Light Is On
Dashboard warning lights exist to let you know that there’s a problem, so it’s important that you’re not ignoring the message that they have for you. Many car owners don’t realize that the light for their parking brake is almost always the same light they’ll see if the car is warning of a brake problem. Always check first to see if your parking brake is engaged, and if it isn’t, make sure you get your brakes inspected as soon as possible.
There’s No Braking Action at All
The scariest feeling as a driver is probably when you go to apply the brakes and there’s no response at all. Whether the brakes simply aren’t strong enough to stop the car or you feel the pedal go all the way to the floorboard, this is an emergency. If you do experience this at any point, it’s not safe to drive your car at all. A thorough brake inspection is essential.
Come see Sammy’s Auto in Seffner, FL for all of your braking system needs. We can thoroughly inspect your brakes and make sure that they’re safe and ready for all your driving needs. Give us a call to set up an appointment at your convenience.