No matter how well you maintain your car, there are still things that can go wrong unexpectedly. It’s usually pretty easy to spot when you need to head to the Cadillac dealership for a repair, though. For example, you may hear strange noises, notice reduced responsiveness, or feel unusual sensations while braking when you need a brake repair.
1. The Car Makes Grinding or Squealing Noises
Your vehicle’s brake pads need to be replaced every so often, and you’ll usually know it’s time to replace them when your car starts making noises during braking. First, your car will begin to make a metallic screeching or squealing sound when you step on the brake pedal. This tells you to head right to the dealer for new brake pads.
If you put off going to the dealer for too long, then you’ll start hearing grinding sounds instead. This tells you that your rotors are getting damaged, so you might need to have them replaced or turned when you stop by for new brake pads.
2. The Car Pulls to One Side During Braking
Unless you have your steering wheel turned, your car should never pull to one side when you apply the brakes. It can turn to one side when there’s something interfering with the braking operation on one side of your car, though.
The issue might be a jammed caliper piston on one side of your vehicle. Contaminated brake fluid, overly worn brake pads, and unevenly worn brake linings can also cause this problem.
3. The Brake Pedal Feel Soft or Spongy
You’re probably used to how it feels to step on your car’s brake pedal. You should be used to a certain amount of resistance. This resistance can disappear when your car has brake issues, leaving you feeling like you’ve just stepped on something spongy.
4. The Brake Pedal Pulsates
Your vehicle’s brake pedal will typically vibrate during panic stops. This pulsation is caused by your anti-lock brakes. However, it should never happen during normal braking. If it does happen when you’re braking normally, then it’s often a sign of warped rotors.
5. The Brakes Become Less Responsive
You’re probably used to how long it takes your car to stop on dry roads, wet roads, and even icy roads if you’ve had it for a few years. However, problems with your brakes can make them less responsive. Always try to notice if there are any changes in how long it takes you to brake under various conditions while you’re driving. If your brakes aren’t as responsive as usual, then there’s definitely something wrong that needs to be fixed ASAP.
Are your brakes showing you it’s time for a repair? Stop by Trapp Cadillac in Houma, LA to get them inspected today.
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