We make brake repairs easy for the residents of Palestine, Texas, and all of Anderson County. If your car starts making high-pitched noises, vibrating, or your brakes feel spongy– call our Palestine auto repair shop right away. The J.R. Muffler & Brake Shop is at your service and can make your brakes like new.
Common Brake Issues
Squeaky brakes– This is generally a sign that your brake pads or rotors are wearing down and losing functionality. When brake pads begin to deteriorate the remnants begin to scrape against the rotors. The metal-on-metal friction causes loud, squealing noises which indicate that the rotors are becoming warped.
Grinding brakes– There are a few things that can cause your brakes to grind. The most common culprit behind grinding brakes are worn-down brake pads that force the caliper and rotor disc to scrape against each other. This also happens when debris gets trapped behind the caliper and rotors. If this is the issue, you’ll likely hear the grinding noise while the vehicle is moving.
Wobbling or vibrating when braking– If your steering wheel or vehicle begins to wobble or shake when you brake– you probably have uneven rotors. The brake rotors are large discs that use calipers to squeeze on the brake pads, creating friction that slows down the vehicle. If you fail to keep your rotors in working order, the warped rotors can cause a total brake system failure.
Signs Your Vehicle Needs Brake Repairs
Perhaps one of the only things more important to drivers than ensuring their car drives, is that it also stops when they want it to. Daily driving habits can quickly wear down your brake system. Take extra care to stay current with your vehicle maintenance, and bring it to a mechanic if you experience any of the following:
- The brake pedal offers little to no resistance and you can press it further to the floor
- Your vehicle pulls to the side when you brake
- You’re hearing odd noises or unsettling vibrations while braking
- Your brakes are grinding, squeaking, or squealing
- Your steering wheel is shaking
- Your car feels wobbly when driving on the highway
- It’s been more than a year or 12,000 miles since your brakes were last inspected
- You’re approaching the number of miles in which the manufacturer recommends a brake fluid exchange
- The brake warning light on your dashboard turns on and stays on
- Your vehicle can’t stop as quickly as it used to
- The brake pedal requires excess pressure