When driving, you need to know that your brakes will work instantly if you need them. As time goes by, brake components will wear out or become damaged, and your brakes will become less responsive. If you’re close to Carmel, IN, we can quickly and efficiently repair any brake problem. We’d like you to know some signs you need to visit us for a brake repair.
Soft Brake Pedal
Your braking system requires force and pressure to bring your wheels to a stop. The brake fluid in the system is highly pressurized and provides the essential hydraulic pressure that pushes the calipers against the rotors to generate the friction necessary to stop your vehicle. You can feel the pressure in the system as it supplies increased resistance the harder you press down on the brake pedal.
A soft brake pedal is a condition where you feel little resistance when you step on the pedal. This is a dangerous situation, as the lack of resistance means your brakes won’t stop your vehicle as quickly as you may need to. Low resistance could be caused by a brake fluid leak or a blockage in the brake hoses. We’ll investigate and fix the problem.
Vibrations When You Brake
If you feel strange vibrations when you hit the brakes, you could have a damaged brake rotor could be damaged. The rotors are flat metal disks positioned behind the wheels. They have smooth surfaces, which makes it easier for the calipers to grab and push against them to generate the friction that stops the wheels from moving.
The friction generated between the pads and the rotors generates intense heat. The heat can cause some of the pad’s adhesive to liquefy and spread across the rotor surface. The adhesive will swiftly dry on the rotor and create an uneven surface. When a caliper grabs the uneven surface, it will generate vibrations you’ll feel through the pedal. We’ll clean or resurface the affected rotors and the vibrations will disappear.
Pulling to One Side
When you hit the brakes, all four calipers grip the rotors simultaneously to stop your vehicle. If you feel your car pull to one side, you probably have a damaged caliper. If a caliper doesn’t correctly engage, its rotor will continue to turn, and your car will pull toward the side of the working caliper.
A caliper could fail due to a blockage in the hose carrying brake fluid to it, or it might have rusted. We’ll repair the affected caliper, and your brakes will work correctly again.
If you have a brake problem, contact our service department today at Ed Martin Buick GMC in Carmel, IN.
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