Five Signs Telling You To Examine The Brakes

If you suspect the brakes of your Hyundai are malfunctioning, don't wait until the last minute to get them fixed. As an automobile driver, you have the responsibility to take care of your car and pay attention to common symptoms associated with certain parts such as the brakes. If these go out of order it can lead to fatal or serious accidents. To help you identify these symptoms, look at the list below:

1. You Hear a Grinding Sound. When the metal scrapes against metal, it emits a grinding sound. A grinding sound usually indicates that your brake pads are worn out and the rotors and drums maybe damaged. Later on, it can lead to brake failure if not detected in time.
2. You Hear Squealing or Squeaking. If you hear squealing or squeaking, it means your brake linings are in trouble. If you hear such sounds, take your car in for a brake inspection.
3. You Have to Press the Brake Pedal All The Way to the Floor. If you have to press the brake pedal really far, then there may be a leak in the brake fluid system or maybe air is trapped inside it. You most likely will need to take your car to the mechanic to get the brakes adjusted and inspected.
4. You Car Sways to One Side When You Brake. If you feel that you car sways on one side of the road when you brake, this is an indication of uneven wear on the brake linings or that your brake fluid has gone bad. If you feel your car is imbalanced when you brake, stop driving your car and take it to a mechanic to fix the issue.
5. When You Brake, You Feel Vibrations. Vibration indicates that the car's rotors and calipers are worn and you need to replace them. Your mechanic can replace them with new ones and make any other repairs, if needed.

At the Faulkner Hyundai Philadelphia Service Center, our experts can take a look at your car's brakes and recommend the best course of action. Schedule a Brake Check today. Don't forget to shop our Service Specials to get a discount on brake pads, discs, calipers, rotors, and more.