5 Signs you need to check your brakes

A few seconds before the accident, the most important component that can save your life is the brake, and then only if you maintain this critical safety system well.

Brakes can not be part of the sections in a car, but it certainly is one of the most important parts. Pay attention to the warning signs that indicate the need for maintenance (or service) brakes could mean the difference between life and death on the road.

Of course, there are some obvious signs that your brakes need to be serviced, such as brake lights appearing on the dashboard of your car or the feeling that your vehicle takes longer to stop than it should. In any case, you should take him to the nearest mechanic to get the brake inspection as soon as possible. But did you know there are other signs that may indicate that the brake system is dying? Here, we list five signs that maybe, just maybe, may provide early warning and save your life someday.

1. Brake pads thinning

Before we begin, let us consider how your brakes work.

Most cars use what is known as disc brakes. It works just like a ten-speed bicycle brake. The hydraulic system is filled with brake fluid motion a set known as the caliper clamps (calipers), causing them to suffocate known as the rotor disk (disc). The friction between the pad and rotor eventually stop the car.

From time to time, as you can imagine, the pad will begin to diminish, which means it will be less effective way to stop your car.

Fortunately, check the brake pad thickness is very simple. What you need to do is look in the crevices of your wheel spokes to see the brake pads. You only need to estimate that the brake pad kebetalan it is ¼ inch. If it is thinner than that, it is recommended that you change your brake pads.

The standard rim spokes typically are not designed to allow you to see clearly what is in their midst. You may have to open a wheel (or send it only to store tires), to see the rotor as described above. Surface should be smooth. If you see there is a groove on the rotor, it may be time for you to replace them all. Iyalah, rotor problems will not happen if you keep your brake pads from the start, is not it?

2. Sounds

If you hear something strange in your car, and certainly there must be something wrong. So too will the resulting brake noise you start performing.

For some cars, one of the warning signs that your brakes need to be serviced is screaming sensor from the car brake system will be produced, indicating your brake pads are starting to wear thin. Loud and clear.

In addition to shriek of sensor as described above, you will also hear the sound of grinding (grinding) is strong. This means that the brake pads you've exhausted everything, and when you hit the brakes, alloy caliper (caliper) to compete with your rotor. If not changed quickly, there is the probability that you should also change the rotor, as described in 1 above no warning signs.

3. Withdrawal

You ever felt your car seems to move by itself, as if it wants to turn right or left while driving or while pressing the brake?

Cause "withdrawal" may have come from a stuck caliper. Because such a scenario would cause friction on only one wheel and not on the other, cause your car may be attracted to the edge on which side caliper (caliper) is blocked.

Scenarios related issues other brake is faulty brake hose will cause uneven caliper when you move the brake pedal is depressed, or uneven brake pad, which will also provide a different brake pressure to each wheel.

However, this withdrawal does not always indicate brake problems. Its cause may also come from uneven or punctured tires, alignment severe or suspension problems with your car. Because of that, if such withdrawal occurs, it helps you keep to a mechanic to get a full examination.

4. Feels vibration / pulsation in the brake pedal

If you've applied the brakes on a car that has anti-lock brakes, then you're familiar with the speed of vibration generated by this system (with braking repeatedly quickly) to slow the car. However, if the brake pedal pulsation can you feel normal conditions (without brakes), you may have a problem with your rotors.

Generally, car brakes to vibrate when you move marks the rotor warping. Uneven surface on the rotor will rub-rub or tap the brake pads, which you can feel on the brake pedal itself.

Rotor usually only warp when they are under extreme pressure in a long time. Frictional heat generated as always driving on a steep hill or often stop the car when towing a heavy metal can cause the rotor to change shape.

For those who always ride down a steep hill, it is recommended that you always check your rotor.

  5. Check the pressure of the brake pedal

Finally, you can give the brake pedal are other signs that allow your car brake system should be checked.

Loose brake pedal, the pedal is pressed to the ground before braking function, you can indicate worn brake pads or there is a problem with the hydraulic system, as there is air in the system, an air leak or brake fluid leakage. To check the brake fluid leak, place a white board or a piece of cardboard under the car overnight. In the morning, check if there is liquid accumulated on it. Brake fluid looks clear and consistent way, such as cooking oil.

Conversely, the brake pedal is tight pedal must be depressed only slightly, hold the brake actuated. This may indicate uneven rotor, brake fluid or dirty brake fluid contamination due to moisture.

Hopefully the above article can help you to some extent in order to identify signs of brake problems, to overcome unwanted accident someday. Please share with your friends if this article helpful yes.