Your braking system is one of the most important components in your vehicle. Making sure that your breaks are working optimally is crucial for safe driving in the Belleville, IL area. Driving around with a weak braking system puts you and everyone else on the road at risk of injuries and accidents. The braking system is comprised of rotors, lines, calipers, and brake pads. The brake pads are the most important part of the braking system to maintain since they receive so much wear over time. You should typically have your brake pads replaced after driving 50,000 miles or so. Here are some other signs you may need your brake pads checked.
Indicator Light
Some vehicles have sensors that will turn on that will let you know that your brake pads are starting to ware down considerably. When your pads start to wear down badly, the sensor will send a signal to indicate the issue on your dashboard. When that light comes on, it’s time to stop by a shop that can fix it.
Vibrations
If your vehicle or parts of your vehicle like your steering wheel vibrate when you use your brake pedal and then it stops after you stop using it, you need to get your brakes looked at. This is not normal for breaks to do and needs to be looked at as soon as possible to prevent any further damage to your vehicle.
Unusual Squeaking or Metal Sounds
When your brake pads become worn down and need to be replaced, the metal strip will start rubbing the pads which will cause a persistent squeaking noise whenever you apply your brakes. Depending on the kind of brakes you have that are breaking down, they can contain metal ridges on the bottom that deliberately create a loud noise to let the driver know it’s time to replace their brake pads. This deep grinding sound comes from the metal ridges grinding on the tire’s metal. This, however, can cause more damage causing you to get more than just your pads replaced.
If you know that your brake pads are ready to be replaced and need someone who can replace them. Come visit our expert team over at Rowan’s Tire and Auto Service. We are located in Belleville, IL, and provide a number of different automotive services for your vehicle including brake pad replacing.
