Needing a brake repair can be scary, and sometimes you don’t know where to go. Thankfully, you can always come to your Englewood, FL Ford dealership when something is wrong with your brakes. However, the indicators of faulty brakes aren’t always obviously linked to your braking system, so read on to discover many of the common signs you need to get your brakes fixed.
1. Your Vehicle Pulls to One Side
If your vehicle is pulling to one side when you brake, then it’s a sign that your rotors have worn down unevenly, and it’s time to get them replaced. Pulling to one side can be incredibly dangerous, especially in traffic, so please get to your dealership soon.
2. Your Steering Wheel Vibrates
If your steering wheel is vibrating, then it’s another sign that you have uneven rotors. The wheel could also wobble, and your entire vehicle might wobble, too. Again, this is particularly dangerous in traffic, so getting to the dealership should be a priority right now.
3. Your Brake Pedal Feels Squishy
If your brake pedal feels squishy, then it could indicate a range of issues in your vehicle. You will brake pedal will also likely become less responsive while you’re having this problem, and we don’t need to tell you how dangerous that can be. You should try to get to the dealership before your brake pedal stops responding properly.
4. Your Brakes Are Too Sensitive or Not Sensitive Enough
The brakes can become either too sensitive or not sensitive enough, and neither one is an issue that you want to have. Under-sensitive brakes can endanger you and all the other motorists, as you may not be able to come to a stop in time, and this will lead to you rear-ending someone.
On the other hand, stopping too suddenly due to oversensitive brakes could lead to you getting rear-ended. Be sure to call a tow truck if you’re having an issue with under-responsive brakes, and you should also consider calling one for over-sensitive brakes.
5. Your Brakes Are Screeching
If your brakes are emitting a high-pitched, metallic shrieking or screeching noise, then you likely need new brake pads. A piece of metal has been exposed now that your brake pads have worn, and it’s scratching against rotor to let you know that it’s time for brake pad replacement.
If you have brand-new brake pads, then the screeching noise can indicate glazed rotors. Glazed rotors require replacing, too, so don’t hesitate to do so.
6. Your Vehicle Is Leaking Brake Fluid
Brake fluid is recognizable by its resemblance to motor oil, but it’s not as slimy as motor oil. Spotting a puddle of brake fluid in your driveway is an indicator that you need to get to the dealership as soon as you can. Finding a puddle of any other fluid from your vehicle is also reason to immediately head to the dealership.
The signs above can be scary, but we can help. Visit us at Englewood Ford to get your brakes fixed up now.
