Warning signs that your car's brake system is having problems

Strange sounds

Strange noises are one of the warning signs that your braking system needs attention. However, the noise can come from anywhere in the system. For example, a screeching noise could be caused by misaligned brake pads that need to be repaired.

There may also be a screeching sound from the brake pad sensor indicating that it needs to be replaced. Sometimes you may also hear metal rubbing sounds, which may be caused by the brake pads being worn out, causing the metal to come into direct contact with the rotor. Every time you use the brakes, these two metal parts rub against each other. When this happens, it will make it difficult for you to brake. Moreover, it can damage the brake rotors.

Car vibration

If you encounter an emergency situation, fully pressing the brakes on a vehicle using ABS will cause the car to vibrate until it stops. However, if the car vibrates in a similar situation on a vehicle without ABS, there is a problem with the braking system.

The driver will feel the vibration returning to the brake pedal. Normally, the brake disc will not vibrate, except in very extreme cases such as the disc being red hot due to continuous braking when going downhill...

When braking, the car feels skewed.

When you brake, you see that the car seems to be skewed, which means that the braking process has an uneven impact on the wheels. Take your car to a reputable car maintenance unit immediately for inspection and effective repair as soon as possible, to avoid causing harm to people during use.

When braking feels heavy

A quality brake device, operating in the best condition, is often supported by vacuum assist, so the braking process will be very simple and easy, not causing any difficulty for the driver.

In the case of driving, when using the brake pedal, you feel the brake pedal is heavy, it shows that the brake system on your car has a problem. The cause may be due to the brake vacuum booster being damaged, or the oil pipe being clogged, etc.

When the brake cannot be released

The condition of the brake not releasing, or commonly known as the condition of the brake locking, is often caused by the vehicle's pull spring or return spring being damaged by the brake pads. Or this condition can also occur due to a few other causes such as dry oil, the vehicle's cylinder is stuck, or due to incorrect driving operations.

When the car brakes are not sensitive

While driving, if you encounter a situation where you brake hard but your car still does not stop immediately, it means that your brake system is not stable. The cause may be due to lack of brake fluid, air leakage, ... and many other reasons.

When braking, there is a lag.

This is a sign that your car's brakes have a problem. If you feel a lull when you step on the brake pedal, it is very likely that your car's brakes have lost pressure. The cause is very diverse, the main cause of which is that the brake cylinder is scratched or pitted, causing the oil to return every time you step on the brake pedal.

And there are many other reasons that can lead to the brake pedal not working properly such as cracked oil pan...