How to Know You Need New Brakes

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How to Know You Need New Brakes

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• After ones home, a car is often the second most
  expensive purchase most people will make in their
  lifetime. One of the most important components of
  a vehicle is the brake system and knowing exactly
  when a vehicle needs a tuneup can be confusing to
  many people.
• Unlike services that are largely odometer driven,
  such as an oil change, the need for brake service
  can range widely. New brakes may be needed in as
  few as 20,000 miles or as long as 70,000 miles
  depending on vehicle type, driving conditions,
  and driving habits. Because of this wide range,
  its important to know what signs to look for and
  what sounds to listen for in your car. Knowing
  how to recognize these warning signs can help you
  better tell when you may need service. Perhaps
  the clearest sign that its time for new brake
  service is if they are squeaky. Youve likely
  heard this sound before - when a vehicle comes to
  a stop there is a clear audible squeak that
  sounds like metal scratching metal. This sounds
  isnt your actual rotors or other vital
  components, but a small metal shim that is
  designed to give you a warning indication when it
  is time for service. Other signs may be

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Responsiveness Problems

• If you notice slow response time, or if the brake
  pedal feels loose, pushing to the floor too
  easily when depressed, there may be an issue with
  the vehicles brake line. The problem could be a
  fluid leak or there may be air in the brake line.
  You can check for a leak by moving your car after
  it has been parked for awhile and examining the
  ground where the car was parked.
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  then Extreme Auto Service is the right option for
  you.

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Grinding

• One of the most unpleasant sounds a vehicle can
  make. Very different from the squeak from the
  indicator shim mentioned previously. If you hear
  a grinding sound from the wheel well of a car it
  means the pads have worn all the way down and
  they are beyond replacement. This grinding sound
  is caused by the metal disc and metal caliper
  rubbing together. Your rotors will likely need to
  be turned, or even replaced if this occurs.

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Uneven Wearing

• If you notice that your vehicle drifts right or
  left when you push on your pedal, it may be a
  sign that some brakes are working better than
  others and they have worn unevenly. Drifting or
  pulling when braking can also be a sign of a
  fluid issue. Either way, its a good idea to have
  an experienced mechanic examine the car for
  further diagnosis.

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Braking Vibration

• Vibration while braking can be a signal that the
  vehicles rotors have become warped. This
  vibration is often described as a pulsating
  sensation and can feel similar to an abrupt stop
  where the ABS becomes engaged.