Signs of car brake problems
Car brakes are the most important part to ensure the safety of the driver, passengers and people around.
Over time, if not checked and maintained regularly, the brake system will become less effective and will emit warning signals. Below are signs that your car's brake system is having problems and needs to be addressed.
Make a strange sound
Strange sounds emitted during driving or braking are one of the warning signs that the vehicle's brake system has a problem that needs to be fixed.
For example, a screeching sound can be caused by the brake pads not being properly aligned and needing to be repaired or replaced. A louder sound can be caused by metal rubbing against metal. The cause may be that the brake pads are completely worn out, causing the metal to come into direct contact with the rotor, creating a loud noise. If this happens, it will make it difficult for the driver to brake, and over time it can damage the rotating parts of the brakes.
Car vibration when braking
In an emergency situation, the driver fully applies the brakes. For vehicles equipped with ABS, the continuous catch-release mechanism will cause the vehicle to vibrate until it comes to a complete stop. However, if the vehicle vibrates in a similar situation on a vehicle without ABS, this indicates a problem with the braking system.
The car feels off when braking.
When braking, if the driver feels the car seems to be skewed, it means that the braking process is not acting evenly on the wheels. At this time, the car should be brought to the garage or manufacturer for inspection and repair as soon as possible to avoid affecting the use process.
When braking feels heavy
A brake device that is still of good quality and working at its best is often supported by vacuum assist, so the braking process will be very light and easy, not causing difficulty for the driver.
Therefore, while driving, if the driver feels heavy when stepping on the brake pedal, it indicates that the brake system on the vehicle is having problems. The cause may be that the brake vacuum booster is damaged, or the oil pipe is clogged and needs to be repaired promptly.
Cannot release after braking
The condition of the brake not releasing, also known as brake locking, usually occurs due to the vehicle's pull spring or return spring being damaged by the brake pads. Or it can also be due to a few other causes such as dry brake oil, the vehicle's cylinder is stuck, incorrect driving operations...
Brakes are not responsive
While driving, if the driver brakes hard but the car still does not stop immediately, it means that the brake system is not working properly. The cause could be due to lack of brake fluid, air leakage…and many other reasons.
Brake pedal is not working properly
This symptom indicates that the car's brakes are having problems. The causes are varied, the main cause being that the brake cylinders are scratched or pitted, causing the oil to return every time the driver presses the brake pedal.
