The 411 on Any Brake Service

The brakes on your vehicle are probably one of the most important parts of its makeup. Without a complete intake system, you’ll just sit there. When you feel that something is off with your brakes, you should schedule an appointment to get them serviced right away.

Look out for any of these signs that may mean you need to schedule a break service appointment:

Brakes are constantly grinding, squealing or whining. Usually, this means you need your brake pads replaced or the little metal gasket that goes in between the brake pad and the piston replaced. This gasket helps to absorb vibrations that can increase the loud noises from your brakes.

Brakes are making a clunking noise. This could mean that something is loose, like bolts or nuts that hold your brakes together. It could also be a sign that you have worn out or broken suspension components.

Brake pedal goes too far down. If you push down on your brake pedal, and the lack of pressure allows it to quickly hit the floor, you may have one of a few different brake problems. It could simply be a sign of low brake fluid or air in the brake fluid. Or it could be a more serious problem like a bad master cylinder which will cause your brakes to have no pressure. These cannot be repaired and will have to be replaced. An automotive technician will be able to diagnose if this is the case or not.

Brakes that create a pulling or grabbing sensation. When you push down on your brake pedals, it should feel smooth. If you feel like they are grabbing or that your car is being pulled to one side, it could mean something is wrong with your brake discs. If one or both discs are bad, you will need to have both replaced.

Do any of these brake problems sound familiar? Cunningham’sAutomotive Repair can assist you in any brake service you may need. Contact us to schedule a quality brake inspection so we can figure out what the exact problem is and how we can quickly fix it for you.