Stop! Key Facts All Drivers Should Know About Their Vehicle’s Brakes

Brake Repair: Stop! Key Facts All Drivers Should Know About Their Vehicle's Brakes

Maneuvering through stop-and-go traffic. And stopping at red lights to adjusting your speed for safety. And throughout much of your daily commute, braking is an essential aspect of driving. Therefore, it is imperative to stay on top of any necessary repair to your brakes.

Braking may seem like a simple enough process, but it actually involves several automobile components. As soon as you apply pressure to your brake pedal most all your braking system components get to work. Braking of course involves your vehicles master cylinder. This component is responsible for getting your brake fluid moving through your car or trucks brake lines. The brake fluid then flows into your brake caliper. Which is what causes your caliper pistons to push your  brake pads onto your brake rotors or drums. Ultimately this very fast chain of events, is what stops your vehicle.

While this may sound like a lengthy mechanical process, it must be completed within a fraction of a second to keep you and your vehicle’s occupants safe on the road. Triangle Car Care is ready to help you learn more about the condition of your brakes and to restore your vehicle to excellent condition.

Signs Your Car Or Truck May Be In Need Of New Brakes Components

The most obvious sign that you may notice when your brakes need to be replaced is a failure to decelerate or to stop the car when needed. This understandably puts you and your passengers at considerable risk, so you do not want to let your brakes deteriorate to this state. The good news is that there are multiple signs that you could notice well before your braking system entirely fails.

If your brake pads are wearing thin, you may notice that your car vibrates or that a grinding sound is audible when you apply pressure on the brake pedal. You may also hear a screeching sound when you use the brake. Another sign may occur when you are driving the car.

If you believe that your vehicle is taking a longer period of time to brake or if you notice the car pulling to the left or the right when you brake, at least one of your brake pads may require replacement.

You could even look behind your rim to view the brake pad. Generally, the pad should be at least one-quarter inch thick. Remember that your pads may not wear evenly. You should look at the pads for all wheels to get a better idea about the condition of your brakes. The best way to determine with certainty that you need professional auto repair on your braking system, is to bring your ride in to Triangle Car Care for an inspection.

A Word About Replacing Rotors, Drums, & Brakes

The rotor or drum is a critical component of your vehicle’s braking system. This is the disc-like, metallic object that you may see behind your rim or wheel cover. The brake pad applies pressure to this metallic rotor or drum to cause the vehicle to slow down or stop as desired. Generally, rotors or drums can provide you with functionality for a longer period of time than your brake pads. However, rotors and drums may wear out rather quickly if the brake pad is very thin and begins scratching into the rotor’s surface. The integrity of your braking system may be affected if you do not replace damaged rotors or drums when necessary.

The Importance Of Acting Quickly When Your Vehicle Needs Brakes

You can see some of the components of your vehicle’s brake system by simply looking behind the rim or wheel cover. However, several other critical components are not easily visible and may also require service for excellent braking function. It may be difficult for the average driver to determine the extent of the damage to the brake system. Or even to determine when the brakes may entirely fail. More than that, if you act quickly, you may be able to act before more damage is done to additional components in the system. This could essentially save you money on the brake repair that your vehicle needs by limiting the scope of the service required.

How Triangle Car Care Helps

The skilled automotive experts at Triangle Car Care are dedicated to helping drivers in the Raleigh area and beyond. Our ASE certified mechanics work hard to keep our customers vehicles in great shape. And one of the many automotive systems that we can inspect and repair or replace is the brake system.

We service most makes and models. And we offer a fast, accurate inspection for this and other important components. This inspection of your vehicle’s brake system, you can learn more about the scope of the work that is required. You can always expect us to provide you with honest answers and to treat you with courtesy. Through our team’s hard work and skills, we can get you back on the road again quickly.

Your brake system is a vital vehicle component that you do not want to take chances with. It is illegal to operate a vehicle with a poorly maintained brake system in this state of NC. As well as many others in fact. It is also unsafe to drive a vehicle when the brakes do not work properly.

If you need a brake inspection and service for your vehicle….

Call Triangle Car Care today at (919) 787 – 0966

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