When is it time To Change Your Brakes
Your brakes have a lot of moving parts that have to work together to bring your car to a complete stop. It is important for you to make sure that your brakes are working appropriately. We are Leachman Buick GMC, and it would be our pleasure to take a closer look at your brakes to make sure everything is working appropriately. From time to time, you may have to change certain components of your brakes. Take a look at some of the most important parts of your brakes below, and do not hesitate to reach out to our dealership to schedule an appointment.
What Are the Individual Components of Your Brakes?
There are a lot of components that all have to work well together to bring your car to a stop. Some of the most important parts include:
• Brake Rotors: Your brake rotors are responsible for generating friction to bring your car to a complete stop.
• Brake Pads: You also have brake pads that create direction to stop your car, albeit in a slightly different manner than the rotors.
• Brake Calipers: Your brake calipers are responsible for squeezing the pads and rotors, pressing on your car to generate friction.
• Brake Fluid: Your brake fluid is responsible for lubricating the components above, helping you stop your car.
If any of these components do not work properly, you might have a hard time bringing your car to a stop. What are some of the signs that it might be time for you to change your brakes?
Your Car Does Not Stop Quickly
If you find that your car is not coming to a complete stop quickly, it could be a sign that the individual components of your brakes are not generating enough friction. Over time, your brake rotors, brake pads, and brake calipers can be worn out. If they are not generating the necessary friction, your car won't come to a complete stop quickly, and you increase your chances of being involved in a motor vehicle accident.
Your Brakes Squeak When You Hit Them
You may also notice that your brakes squeak when you hit them. If your brakes are squeaking, it might be a sign that there is not enough lubrication. For example, your brake fluid might be worn out, or one of the other components of your brakes does not have enough padding. It would be our pleasure to try and figure out why your brakes are squeaking.
Your Car Turns When You Hit the Brakes
When you press the brakes, you probably don't expect your car to turn. You expect your car to come to a stop in a straight line because the brakes on both sides of your car should work evenly. Depending on your driving style, one side of your brakes might get worn out before the other, and it could cause your car to turn when you hit the brakes. If you want to prevent this from happening, you need to get your brakes inspected regularly.
You Smell Something Odd Under Your Car
Finally, you may also smell something odd or unusual coming from beneath your car. If that is the case, you need to figure out where it is coming from. You depend on your brakes to bring your car to a stop, but if they cannot generate enough friction, or if there is not enough lubrication, it may smell like something is burning. This is something you need to investigate as quickly as possible.
• Brake Rotors: Your brake rotors are responsible for generating friction to bring your car to a complete stop.
• Brake Pads: You also have brake pads that create direction to stop your car, albeit in a slightly different manner than the rotors.
• Brake Calipers: Your brake calipers are responsible for squeezing the pads and rotors, pressing on your car to generate friction.
• Brake Fluid: Your brake fluid is responsible for lubricating the components above, helping you stop your car.
If any of these components do not work properly, you might have a hard time bringing your car to a stop. What are some of the signs that it might be time for you to change your brakes?
Your Car Does Not Stop Quickly
If you find that your car is not coming to a complete stop quickly, it could be a sign that the individual components of your brakes are not generating enough friction. Over time, your brake rotors, brake pads, and brake calipers can be worn out. If they are not generating the necessary friction, your car won't come to a complete stop quickly, and you increase your chances of being involved in a motor vehicle accident.
Your Brakes Squeak When You Hit Them
You may also notice that your brakes squeak when you hit them. If your brakes are squeaking, it might be a sign that there is not enough lubrication. For example, your brake fluid might be worn out, or one of the other components of your brakes does not have enough padding. It would be our pleasure to try and figure out why your brakes are squeaking.
Your Car Turns When You Hit the Brakes
When you press the brakes, you probably don't expect your car to turn. You expect your car to come to a stop in a straight line because the brakes on both sides of your car should work evenly. Depending on your driving style, one side of your brakes might get worn out before the other, and it could cause your car to turn when you hit the brakes. If you want to prevent this from happening, you need to get your brakes inspected regularly.
You Smell Something Odd Under Your Car
Finally, you may also smell something odd or unusual coming from beneath your car. If that is the case, you need to figure out where it is coming from. You depend on your brakes to bring your car to a stop, but if they cannot generate enough friction, or if there is not enough lubrication, it may smell like something is burning. This is something you need to investigate as quickly as possible.
Call Leachman Buick GMC To Schedule an Appointment
The exact lifespan of your brakes will depend on the make and model of your vehicle, your driving style, and the exact component we are looking at. Regardless, we are proud to provide you with access to one of the best service centers in the local area. We can work with you to help you take care of your brakes, which can reduce your chances of being involved in a motor vehicle accident. You want your car to come to a complete stop when you hit the brakes, and we can help you with that. Contact us today to schedule an appointment with our service center.
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