Signs that your car brakes have 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 the car's brake system is having problems and needs to be addressed.
Make strange sounds
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 brake pads that are not properly engaged and need to be repaired or replaced. A louder sound can be caused by metal rubbing against metal. This can be caused by the brake pads being 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 the car, and over time it can damage the rotating parts of the brakes.
Car vibration when braking
In an emergency situation, the driver must fully apply the brakes. For vehicles equipped with ABS, the continuous braking 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 feeling of the car swerving 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 in good working order 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 braking, it indicates that the brake system on the vehicle is having problems. The cause may be due to a broken brake vacuum booster, or a clogged oil pipe that 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 reasons such as dry brake oil, the vehicle's cylinder is stuck, incorrect driving operations...
Brakes are not responsive
While driving, if the driver applies the brakes at full force but the car still does not stop immediately, it means that the braking system is not working properly. The cause could be due to lack of brake fluid, air leakage…and many other reasons.
Brake pedal is loose
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.
