Signs I Need Brakes Replaced
Signs I Need Brakes Replaced
Having your brakes in top-notch condition is crucial for peace of mind while cruising around the city near Franklin or commuting near Indianapolis or Shelbyville, Indiana. Taking good care of your brakes is essential to enjoy driving, knowing they'll respond when you engage them. At Fletcher Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (CDJR), we want to tell you about some signs that indicate you might need your brakes replaced.
When to Replace the Brakes?
Every vehicle has an owner’s manual or a warranty guide that suggests how often your brakes need replacing. However, your car has some ways to tell you when to replace your brakes:
- High-pitched screeching sound: If you hear a screeching sound coming from the brakes, it is an early warning sign that your brake pads are getting worn. You might hear it every time you engage the brakes. This is a good moment to schedule an appointment to replace the brake pads.
- Loud grinding or growling noise: After hearing a screeching sound for some time, it can escalate into a loud grinding, resembling friction like metal on metal. This sound indicates that your brake pads might be worn out and could be affecting your rotors. This is a clear indication that you need to schedule a maintenance appointment. Avoid further driving before addressing this situation.
- Vibration or pulsation in the brake pedal: Feeling a weird vibe when you brake? It could mean your rotors are warped, which affects your car's stopping power. Rotors can warp from excessive heat from being overused, especially on long descents down steep roads where you ride the brakes hard.
- The car pulls to one side when braking: If your vehicle starts to act like it’s got a mind of its own and pulls to one side when you brake, it’s signaling a possible imbalance in the braking system. It’s important to address this to prevent uneven tire wear.
- Spongy or soft brake pedal: In a car, when you press down on the brake pedal, you're expecting a firm resistance, right? But if it feels like your foot is sinking into the pedal with little to no resistance, like pressing into a sponge, that's a heads-up that something's not optimal in your car's braking system.
Try to make a habit of addressing any of these situations in time. To do this, you can schedule an appointment at our service center to get your brakes replaced.
Visit Our Service Center
Our team of trained technicians knows very well how to handle these situations. Brake pad replacement is usually a short repair task that takes little time. Leave it to our experts and feel free to ask any questions about the process while you relax in our waiting room.
Schedule an Appointment
Every once in a while, you can turn down the radio and listen to what your car is telling you. If you notice any of the previous signs, contact us at Fletcher CDJR serving Franklin, Indianapolis, and Shelbyville, IN, and schedule an appointment to solve it and put you back on the road as soon as possible.