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The brake system on your car is vital to your safety, this type of repair or service is not something you can just put it off until a later date. Knowing the right warning signs and where to go to when you need brake service or repair can save you considerable amount of time and money. If you have a relatively new or late model vehicle, you maybe informed about your brake pad's thickness every time you bring it in for regular service through your local dealership. Although this information is helpful, but it doesn't offer you the whole picture when it comes to the brake system's condition. Today's brake pads will typically last about 40,000 km of driving, but many dealership service advisors will ask you to replace them at much earlier intervals. The reasons behind this practice are quite simple, since brake pads, shoes, and rotors are safety related items; it is hard to argue when it comes to repairs and service. Another reason is the brake system is simple to repair or service, but it pays the technician at least 2 hours of labor. This type of service or repair is the biggest "money maker" for the dealership, that's why it is recommended every time you visit. Think about this scenario from the service technician's point of view. You may have to spend the entire day diagnosing an electrical problem that only pays you 1 hour of labor, or you can change all the brake pads and machine the rotors in 1 hour while it pays you 2, which job would you prefer?
The next time your dealership recommends you to replace brake pads or machine your brake rotors, simply decline and pass on this job to your local trusted small repair shop. The cost difference can be from as little as 0 for the job to as much as 00, while there is virtually no difference in vehicle's performance. Unknown to many drivers today, there are plenty of warning signs before your brake system fails, here are the top 3 tell tale signs you can look for the next time you drive your car.
1. Does your brake system squeak? - Sound is one of the best indicators for potential brake problems, modern day brake pads are built with warning system in place. When your brake pads are getting low, there will be squeaking, scratching or metal to metal noises when you apply the brake pedal. This sound will get louder as your brake pads are getting lower in thickness, if you are not sure this is happening to your car, simple drive through a tunnel with your windows open and apply your brake pedal. The sound generated from the brake system will echo and amplified by walls from both sides of your vehicle.
2. Does your brake pedal vibrate or shake when applied? - Vibration is another early warning sign for potential brake system failure, since the brake rotors will heat up and cool down many times a day. It can be warped and create uneven braking surface for the brake pads, this will result in vibration when braking. This symptom can be resolved by replacing or machine your rotors to ensure the braking surface are as flat as possible.
3. Are you losing brake fluid or pressure? - When applying your brake pedal, how far does the pedal travel? If your brake pedal is almost to the floor of the vehicle, you maybe leaking brake fluid or pressure from the system. This type of failure is particularly dangerous since your brake system requires considerable amount of pressure for safe operation. If you suspect there maybe a problem, don't delay! Get your brake system checked out right away.
So the next time you visit your local dealership, don't be fooled into spending unnecessary repairs on your brake system, get a second opinion if you don't experience any of the above symptoms.
How Do I Know If My Brake System Requires Repair or Service? How to Inspect and Replace Car Brake Rotors : What is Rotor Failure? How to Inspect Car Brake Rotors Tube. Duration : 2.72 Mins.The brakes are probably the most important part of your car. Can you imagine what you'd do without them? Actually, it's probably not a good idea to imagine that. Instead, let's look at some ways to keep them running just right so they don't leave you rolling down a hill somewhere. The good thing is that they'll let you know way before they wear out completely. Here are the signs that you need brake repair.
No Grabbing!
When you step on the brakes, it should be a smooth stopping motion. They apply the same pressure to both the front and back axles. However, if you step on the pedal and your car lurches to a stop, this is a sign that something's wrong. One of the main warning signs that you need brake repair is when the brakes are "grabbing," giving you an uneven feeling when you stop the car. It means that the pads have worn thin, or it could be that they were installed incorrectly in the first place. There can be other causes, but this is a simple thing for a trained mechanic to fix.
Screechy Sounds
Basically, your brakes shouldn't make any noise at all when you apply them. If you hear a screeching sound every time you stop, this could be a sign that you need brake repair. That is, it "could" be a sign because it's not 100% certain that they've gone bad. What it often means is that you've got metal against metal causing the screeching noise. This means that the pads have worn out and you'll need to get them replaced. It also might not be a problem. Some new cars have squeaky brakes until they're driven for a while. If you hear some screechy sounds, it's a good idea just to have them checked out.
Wheel Wiggling
Another sign is that your steering wheel wiggles when you apply the brakes. What effect do the brakes have on your steeling wheel? A wiggly wheel is usually a sign that your rotors are bad. The rotors are the big discs that your brakes clamp onto when you step on the pedal. As you can imagine, it's just as important for them to work properly as the brakes themselves. If you've got this problem, the rotors probably need to be replaced. You can have them tuned up, but this will only temporarily solve the problem.
Visual Inspection
You can tell you need brake repair by the feel and sound, but you can also look at them yourself and see if they need to be fixed. When looking at them, the pads should be about a quarter of an inch away from the rotor. If they're too close or too far, you might want to have them looked at by a mechanic. It may just take a simple bit of tweaking to get them fixed.
Brake repair is a really important part of driving a car. Luckily, the brakes will give you plenty of warning signs before they go out and leave you cruising down the highway with no way to stop. Pay attention to these warning signs, get them fixed when you need to, and you've got nothing to worry about regarding your car's ability to stop itself when it needs to.
When Is It Time For Brake Repair? How to change brakes on a motorcycle Video Clips. Duration : 9.98 Mins.No matter how good of a driver you think you are, brake problems can almost always surface at any time of the year. This can put you at serious risk when behind the wheel. Keep in mind the six most common brake problems found in motor vehicles.
1. ABS brake warning light comes on. This is an indicator that the vehicle's onboard computer has shut off the ABS braking system. If this happens it means a problem was traced. Your brakes will allow you to stop in this event but you will have no more protection against a break or wheel lock-up. This is more of a minor problem which will enable you to get safely to the auto repair shop.
2. The brake warning light goes on. This can be a simple indicator that your emergency brakes are still engaged. If you see that it is still on, release it. On a more serious note, this could also indicate that your brake lubrication and cooling fluids could be dangerously low. Have your fluids checked and re-filled immediately. If your light does not turn off after this, it could mean that there is a leak in one specific part of your braking system. In this event, contact your auto service provider right away.
3. When the brakes lock. This could happen when there is a damaged brake pad, shoe, or perhaps both. It could also be in relation to the disc calipers or wheel bearing functions. In this case you want to get your car towed right away and call for roadside assistance.
4. It is hard to break and your brake pedal will not go down all the way or at all. This problem can be very simple, something could be under your brake pedal. A more complex problem that could cause this is when there is a failed or pinched brake fluid line. Also it could be a failure of the power brake boosting mechanism or both. Again, you want to call for roadside assistance and tow truck if this occurs.
5. The brake pedal feels "mushy" and goes beyond its normal levels. A spongy brake pedal can be the result of too much air in the brake fluid line. A more serious problem could be a break fluid leak or damage to your master brake cylinder. This problem calls for a tow truck as well.
6. The brakes make a squealing noise. This could have many sources. Dirt could be trapped in the wheel. It could also be the result of worn out brake linings, warped or cracked brake shoes, or brake adjusters that are not out of alignment. If you are experiencing a continuous brake squeal it is either because you have wheel bearing damage or your brake pads have far surpassed their replacement point. To prevent permanent brake rotor damage, have this looked at right away.
Six Common Brake Problems in Motor Vehicles Astro Brake Job AWD Tube. Duration : 9.92 Mins.The brakes are integral to a car. In fact they serve a very essential purpose for the car. Every part of the brake system is important and the calipers are one of the most important devices in the system. They are the ones who apply the necessary force to slow down the car or to completely stop it. They should always be in good condition and repairing worn out ones are essential for good driving. You would not want to drive with inefficient calipers.
The calipers serve a very big role in the brake system. These small, box-like, rectangular devices are contained in the wheel housing. They are set near the rotary metal disk that is connected to the wheels. They function through a hydraulic system and the brake fluids transfer the pressure needed to move the calipers. In a standard brake caliper, there are metal pipes that are found on the interior and exterior of the rotor. The plates have brake pads and these make the physical contact for the calipers and rotors. When the pedal is pressed, the brake fluid goes through a master cylinder and it is linked on the piston that houses the calipers. The piston presses the pads and the pads are forced to the rotors. The result is the car will start slowing down.
These disk brakes became commercial in the automobile industry around the 1950s, they are great improvements over the drum brakes which could easily overheat and deteriorate in performance in a very short period of time. Almost all cars use the disc brakes but some use the drum brakes on the rear axle.
The floating calipers utilize hydraulic piston along the rotor inboard side. These move in and out when the pedal is pressed. The fixed calipers have pistons that are set on both the sides of the rotor and the pressure is applied directly from the 2 sides making the operation much smoother.
The pads usually wear down because of the constant friction and so it is essential to check the pads whenever they are starting to make noise. The brake system should always be checked for wear and tear all the time for safe driving.
What Are Car Brake Calipers? Precision Tune Auto Care TV Commercial Video Clips. Duration : 0.53 Mins.It's an experience that everyone has had. You get to cruising along and all of a sudden you hear the squeaking sound as you go to stop. At first you probably don't give it a second thought, after all was that really your car that was making that awful sound or was that the car next to you? Stopping a moving car is extremely important and you don't want to take that squealing sound lightly. There are some key warnings that will let you know when brake repair is necessary.
Your first indication that brake repair is necessary is that scraping or squealing sound. This sound is made by a soft metal tab located on the pads themselves. These tabs are usually concealed by the pads but because of the high friction the pads wear down. As they wear down the tabs begin rubbing on the rotor which is a much thicker metal disc that is connected to the driving axles. If you are hearing a grinding, scraping or squealing every time you stop or slow down it's time to take your car to a mechanic.
Another good sign that brake repair is imminent is anytime you feel like the car is pulling when you slow. If you are trying to stop and you feel like the car has a mind of its own the pads might be suspect. If these components are so far gone that you feel like you are fighting for control then you are actually in a dangerous situation. By feeling like control is being yanked away from you might lead you to overcorrect and cause an accident.
Also the sudden pull of the wheel under your hand can cause an accident as well. Brake repair is mainly taking care of the pads. If you let them stay worn for too long you may be looking at replacing rotors as well which can cost hundreds of dollars to do. To ensure that the rotors stay in the best shape you should have the pads inspected frequently. Because the lifespan of these parts vary you really should take extra care to ensure that they are checked regularly. The more often you use them the quicker they will wear out.
Brake repair is important. If you can't stop your car at the appropriate time you can be putting your life, your passengers' lives, and other people's lives at risk. It's important to ensure that these components are part of your regularly scheduled maintenance.
Brake Repair - When to Change Your Brake Pads Polaris ATV Maintenance & Repair Tips : Polaris ATV Front Brake Maintenance Video Clips. Duration : 1.87 Mins.Because trucks are a more heavy-duty than cars, their brakes get a greater workout everyday. Your truck's brakes need to be repaired properly to insure your safety and the safety of others on the road.
Most trucks have the same disc-braking system that other vehicles have. The rotors are the disc-shaped structure that fits up against the axle and wheel. When the braking pads apply pressure to the rotors, the truck comes to a stop. If your truck is four-wheel drive, your rotors and pads are getting the same use front and back. On front-wheel drive vehicles, usually the rotors and pads wear out first in front.
Your truck's weight plays a large role in the workout given to your brakes. The larger and heavier your truck, the more friction it takes to stop. If you are driving highway speed and are forced to slam on your brakes, your braking pads and rotors require more friction to stop the vehicle. This means that you may need to have brake repair done more often than a smaller, lighter vehicle.
This everyday braking friction can cause the rotors and pads to wear. In some climates or for different types of usage, your brakes could age much faster. If you are using your truck to plow the snow in your driveway during the wintertime, for example, your brakes are likely to age much more quickly. This aging is due to type of use and possible moisture and salt being trapped in the rotor and pads, causing premature deterioration.
The best way to combat deterioration due to moisture or salt content is to spray wash your brakes, tires and wheel wells before parking your truck. This is specific to use in high salt content driving, like winter highway driving or snowplow driving. Salt used to melt snow can have a damaging effect on the body and brakes of your truck. Wash the salt off to prevent unnecessary brake repair.
When it comes to have your truck's brakes repaired, make sure to take your vehicle to a mechanic that has familiarity with trucks. Although trucks braking systems are similar to cars, you will want the mechanic to feel comfortable with your truck. Check with the mechanic and make sure he or she feels confident in providing braking repairs to your vehicle.
If you are not sure where to take your truck, check with co-workers or neighbors that have trucks. They may be able to provide suggestions on where you can take your vehicle for maintenance services. They may also be able to assist you in repairing your brakes on your own, if you have the right equipment. Read up on brake repair if you decide to try to replace them at home.
Brake repair for your truck is important. Make sure that your heavy-duty vehicle is getting the right repairs.
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