Signs of worn brakes and how to deal with these concerns

Brakes are crucial safety components of your car. It is essential to monitor the car brake condition regularly.

With Autobacs, we use the most trusted disc brake pads from the car makers. These will ensure the braking power, your safety, and the comfort of the passengers. No more hassle of searching for pad fittings when you avail our service.

Meanwhile, here are 7 symptoms of brake wear:

1. Squealing or screeching noises 

  • When you hear high-pitched squealing or screeching sounds while applying the brakes, it is a sign that the brake pads are getting thin.

2. Grinding or growling sounds 

  • If you hear grinding or growling noises when using the brakes, it indicates that your brake pads have become depleted. The metal backing plates are rubbing against the brake rotor.

3. Brake pedal vibration

  • Vibrations in the brake pedal may suggest uneven wear on the brake pads or potential warping of the brake rotors.

4. Soft brake pedal 

  • If your brake pedal feels soft or spongy and requires more effort to engage, it could be a sign of worn-out brake pads or air/ moisture in the brake lines.

5. Brake pad thickness 

  • Some brake calipers have viewing windows that can check the brake pad thickness. If the pad thickness is less than a quarter of an inch, it is time to replace it.

6. Burning smell 

  • A burning smell from the wheels after driving or braking heavily could indicate that the brakes have become overheated due to worn brake pads.

7. Brake warning light 

  • Many modern vehicles have a brake warning light on the dashboard that indicates when there is an issue with the braking system.

If you encounter these symptoms, please don’t ignore them for your safety. We provide 33-point basic check that includes checking of brakes.

Our staff is pleased to help you understand more about the brake’s installation time, charges, and suitability for your car.

Reach out to us through Whatsapp or Book your appointment now.

Brakes are crucial safety components of your car. It is essential to monitor the car brake condition regularly.

With Autobacs, we use the most trusted disc brake pads from the car makers. These will ensure the braking power, your safety, and the comfort of the passengers. No more hassle of searching for pad fittings when you avail our service.

Meanwhile, here are 7 symptoms of brake wear:

1. Squealing or screeching noises 

  • When you hear high-pitched squealing or screeching sounds while applying the brakes, it is a sign that the brake pads are getting thin.

2. Grinding or growling sounds 

  • If you hear grinding or growling noises when using the brakes, it indicates that your brake pads have become depleted. The metal backing plates are rubbing against the brake rotor.

3. Brake pedal vibration

  • Vibrations in the brake pedal may suggest uneven wear on the brake pads or potential warping of the brake rotors.

4. Soft brake pedal 

  • If your brake pedal feels soft or spongy and requires more effort to engage, it could be a sign of worn-out brake pads or air/ moisture in the brake lines.

5. Brake pad thickness 

  • Some brake calipers have viewing windows that can check the brake pad thickness. If the pad thickness is less than a quarter of an inch, it is time to replace it.

6. Burning smell 

  • A burning smell from the wheels after driving or braking heavily could indicate that the brakes have become overheated due to worn brake pads.

7. Brake warning light 

  • Many modern vehicles have a brake warning light on the dashboard that indicates when there is an issue with the braking system.

If you encounter these symptoms, please don’t ignore them for your safety. We provide 33-point basic check that includes checking of brakes.

Our staff is pleased to help you understand more about the brake’s installation time, charges, and suitability for your car.

Reach out to us through Whatsapp or Book your appointment now.

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