Healthy brakes are your Chevy’s most important safety device, as they allow you to control your speed anytime. If your brakes show signs of wear, it’s essential to get them checked ASAP, as brake failure can result in an accident. In Pataskala, OH, your Chevy dealer can repair your brakes for you. These are some signs that you’ll need a brake repair very soon.
Your Car Is Pulling to the Side
When you hit the brakes, each brake should engage at the same time. If you brake and your car pulls to one side, this is usually a sign that one of your brakes isn’t working correctly. This type of problem usually displays a slight pull when it begins, but the pull will become more pronounced if the problem isn’t fixed.
The failing brake on one side is caused by either a damaged brake caliper or a blockage in the brake hose connected to that brake. The brake hose carries the pressurized brake fluid, which forces the caliper against the rotor to stop the wheel. If the caliper is damaged, it won’t engage the brake. Your car will continue to move towards the side until the braking of the other wheels stops your car. We’ll examine the affected brake and fix the problem.
Hard Brake Pedal
Your brake pedal should always provide resistance when you step on it. This resistance increases as you push harder. The resistance is provided by the pressurized brake fluid that enables the brake system to operate. If you step on the pedal and it barely moves, you need a repair ASAP. If the pedal doesn’t respond correctly, your braking system won’t work when you need it.
A hard brake pedal is usually caused by a brake pedal booster failure. This booster provides additional power to force the brake fluid to move through the system. The booster uses a vacuum to generate 10x human strength to overcome the resistance from the brake fluid. Any damage to the booster could compromise the vacuum, and the booster won’t work.
Grinding Noises
Under normal conditions, your braking system shouldn’t make any sounds. If you start hearing a grinding noise each time you use the brakes, your brakes are being damaged. The noise could be due to a stone lodged in a brake caliper, which grinds against the metal when the caliper activates.
Worn brake pads can also make a grinding sound. When the friction material covering has worn off, the metal pads will grind against the rotor surface and damage it. Our technicians will find the cause of the noise and fix it.
If your brakes show signs of wear, call us at Coughlin Chevrolet of Pataskala.
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