Do you feel like your vehicle doesn't have as much stopping power as it used to? Have you noticed the faint scent of fish oil before you get in your vehicle lately? If you answered affirmatively to either of the previous questions, there is a strong possibility that you need to bring your vehicle in for a brake repair at your Rockville, MD Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM dealer. Here is a closer look at some of the most compelling signs. There Is Brake Fluid Under Your Vehicle The clearest sign that you need to bring your vehicle in for a brake job is brake fluid beneath your vehicle. Leaking brake fluid may be an indication of a problem with your master cylinder, but it is always a sign that something is wrong somewhere in the brake system because the brake system should be closed. Brake fluid can be one of many colors, but it is always identifiable by its smell. more There Is Something Wrong with Your Brake Pedals Another crystal-clear sign that something is wrong with your brake system is soft or spongy brake pedals. Similar to leaking brake fluid, soft or spongy brake pedals may indicate a serious problem with the master cylinder. However, it is essential that you bring your vehicle in for diagnostic testing and repair right away regardless of where in the brake system the problem lies. For example, you may just have too much air or moisture in your brake system. Regardless of how extensive the damage is, you should never have to depress your brake pedal all the way to the floorboard, or even mostly to the floorboard, to stop your vehicle. If you ignore the problem, it will become so bad that you won't be able to stop your vehicle in time to prevent a collision. There Is a Pull When You Brake People often think that their brake pulls to one side due to a bad wheel bearing or severe misalignment. However, if you only notice your car pulling to one side when you brake, there is a good chance that the brake pads on one side of your vehicle are wearing much faster than the brake pads on the opposite side of your vehicle. Also, there is a possibility that you have a warped brake rotor causing a pull to one side of your vehicle when you brake. There Is a Squealing Sound When You Brake If you hear squealing when you depress your brake pedal, your brake pads have worn down to the point that metal tabs are scraping against your metal rotor. Need a Brake Repair at Our Rockville, MD Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM Dealer? Signs that your brakes need to be repaired include brake fluid under your vehicle and soft or spongy brake pedals. If you think your brakes aren't functioning optimally, you need to come in for an appointment right away. Contact us today at DARCARS Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Rockville on Rockville Pike to schedule a service appointment so we can diagnose and fix your brake problems.
