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What’s on your checklist before heading out on a day trip to the mountains or to go visit auntie with the kids down near Redmond? Gotta pack the kids and make sure the Pacifica is topped up on fuel, but when was the last time you got the brakes inspected by your local Chrysler dealer? Here are a few signs to look out for in the event you may need some preventative brake repair.
Is It Time To Get Some Preventative Brake Repair At Your Local Chrysler Dealer?
Intermittent Brake Screeching
One sign your brakes need to be serviced is so clear it practically shouts it at you. A metallic screeching coming from your wheels when you slow to a stop is a common indicator that your brake pads are near worn through. If the problem persists without being looked at, it could result in permanent damage to your rotors.
Sluggish To Stop
A brake pedal should feel responsive under your foot. A “Soft” or “Spongy” brake is typically a sign that there is air or moisture in your brake fluid. An unresponsive brake could also mean a possible leak in the fluid or an issue with the master cylinder. Should you notice the need to push your brake pedal to the metal, it’s time to schedule an appointment with a technician.
Car Pulling To One Side
Brake systems have many moving parts that need to coordinate with one another. Should you feel that you need to fight the car to keep it going straight when braking, it’s likely one of your calipers is working harder than the other to slow you down. This overworking caliper is causing the car to pull more in one direction rather than the other.
The Steering Wheel Starts To Vibrate
A steering wheel that vibrates while braking can be both disconcerting and a sign that something is very wrong with your braking system. What is likely happening is the surfaces of your brake rotors are uneven and when you press the pedal down to engage the brake pads, the pads are rubbing against the uneven surfaces causing your wheel to tremble.
Yellow Brake Light
Many of our cars are clever enough to tell you when something is wrong with your brakes. Should a yellow light in the shape of an exclamation mark appear on your dashboard, something has gone wrong with your brakes, and you should immediately pull over.
A car is just as good as its brakes. So should your brakes start to squeal, your pedal starts to lose its zest, or your rotors start dancing when you need them to start slowing, stop by Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Bend, and our licensed mechanics will get your car road ready again.
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