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September 2006 E-mail Newsletter
Brake Warning Signs
Just Brakes offers a FREE visual brake inspection by a Just Brakes Certified Brake Safety Expert. We can help keep your vehicle’s brake system running at its peak.
Preventive maintenance is the key to dependable brakes. If your car exhibits any of these signs, stop by your nearest Just Brakes where you’ll get unmatched service at an unbeatable price.
Squeal
Brakes should operate with a minimal amount of noise. Some noise is normal but excessive squealing, screeching, grinding, groaning, chattering, clattering or banging means your brakes need attention.
Low Pedal
Pedal nearly touches floorboard before brakes function. May activate your brake warning light. Problems may require a simple adjustment or indicate something much more serious.
Hard Pedal
Requires extreme pressure to make brake function. Can indicate power brake trouble, restricted hydraulic lines, frozen calipers or wheel cylinders, or damaged brake linings.
Pull
Car pulls to one side when brakes are applied. May be under-inflated tire, misadjusted brakes or bakes are in need of repair.
Grab
"Touchy" brakes that grab with the least amount of pressure. May indicate a problem as simple as grease- or oil-contaminated linings or as serious as a loose or broken component ready to fail in an emergency.
Drag
Sticking brakes, hot wheels or engine that seems to have lost power. Brakes may fail to release; the condition can reverse itself, leaving you with no brakes at all.
Vibration
Brake pedal, steering wheel or entire vehicle shakes, vibrates or pulsates when brake is applied. May indicate need to resurface disc brake rotors or signal a serious problem of a loose component or faulty steering mechanism.
Mileage
Brakes are "out of sight, out of mind." Remember yours at least once a year, even if none of the above symptoms are present. A 15-minute safety check by a competent technician can alert you to problems before they become dangerous.
Brake Warning Light
Emergency brake is on or you have a serious drop in hydraulic pressure. Your brakes may be near total failure.
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