Brakes are one of the most important safety systems on your vehicle. Every time you drive, your brakes need to reliably slow and stop the vehicle, so worn or faulty brake components can put you, your passengers and other road users at risk.
At Mitcham Auto Tune & Service, we understand the importance of regular brake inspections and maintenance to help identify wear before it develops into a more serious or expensive problem.
Squealing or Grinding Noises:
Squealing brakes can be caused by worn brake pads, brake dust, moisture or normal vibration between brake components. A grinding noise is more concerning and can indicate that the brake pad material has worn away, allowing the backing plate to contact the brake disc.
Continuing to drive with grinding brakes can cause additional damage to the discs and increase repair costs.
Soft or Spongy Brake Pedal:
A brake pedal that feels unusually soft or spongy should always be checked. It can indicate air or moisture in the brake fluid, low brake fluid or another issue within the hydraulic braking system.
Brake fluid can also absorb moisture over time, which is why regular brake fluid inspections and replacement are an important part of brake maintenance.
Vibration Through the Pedal or Steering Wheel:
If you feel a vibration through the brake pedal or steering wheel when braking, there may be uneven brake disc wear or excessive disc runout. Repeated heavy braking, heat and normal wear can contribute to disc distortion or uneven surfaces.
Vibration should not be ignored, as it can affect braking performance and may indicate that brake components require inspection.
Brakes Feel Slow to Respond:
If your vehicle takes longer than usual to stop, the brake pedal feels different or the brakes don't seem as responsive, arrange an inspection as soon as possible.
Worn brake pads or linings, contaminated components, brake fluid problems or faults elsewhere in the braking system can all affect how effectively your vehicle stops.
Brake components naturally wear as they are used. How quickly they wear depends on factors including driving style, traffic conditions, vehicle weight, towing, road conditions and the type of brake components fitted.
Regular inspections allow worn pads, discs, drums, brake fluid and other components to be identified before they become a more serious safety concern.
Mitcham Auto Tune & Service recommends having your brakes inspected approximately every six months, or sooner if you notice a change in braking performance.
If your vehicle is showing any of these warning signs, don't wait for the problem to become more serious.
At Mitcham Auto Tune & Service, our experienced team can inspect your braking system and provide brake servicing, repairs and replacement of worn components. Book a brake inspection today and drive with greater confidence.
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