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1. Your Car Takes Too Long to Come to a Complete Stop

One of the most common signs that could indicate that you need new brakes is that your car is taking too long to come to a complete stop. You probably have some idea of how long it will take your car to come to a stop when you slam on the brakes. If you feel like your car is taking longer to stop, it could be a sign that your brakes are not working as well as they should. For example, your brake pads might be a bit worn out, which means that there is not as much friction being generated between your brakes and your wheels. This is not something that you want to let fester. You need to address this as quickly as possible before you need your brakes in the event of an emergency.

2. You Hear Grinding

If you hear a squeaking, grinding, or whistling coming from your break when you step on the pedal, this is a sign that your brakes might need to be replaced. There should be break fluid that helps lubricate your rotors and your pads. If your brake fluid has run out, you might hear some grinding. This is an obnoxious noise that will bother you every time you step on the pedal, so you need to make sure you don’t ignore it. If you want us to address the squeaking involving your brakes, give us a call to schedule an appointment with our service center.

3. You Smell a Burning Smell

If you detect a burning smell every time you hit the brake pedal, this is a warning sign. The burning smell takes place when there is not enough cushion between the brake pads and the rest of the system. From time to time, you will need to get new brake pads, but you should replace them before you detect a burning smell. If you have questions about how many miles you should get out of your brakes, we are here to help you. Let us make sure that you replace all components of your brakes on time.

4. Your Car Is Not Stopping Evenly

Finally, if your car is not stopping evenly, this is a sign that something is wrong with your brakes. Depending on how you drive, one portion of your brakes might wear out before the others. For example, you might find that your car is always twisting to the right when you stop, indicating that the left side of your car is taking too long to come to a stop. This could be a sign that your brakes on that side are worn out, which means that they have to be replaced. If you consistently have to turn the wheel when you stop your car, it is time for us to take a look at your brakes.

Call Sun Chevrolet for Help with Your Brakes

At Sun Chevrolet, we want to make sure you get as many miles out of your vehicle as possible. That means that you have to take care of the brakes. You need to pay close attention to themaintenance schedule. If you believe you are due for a maintenance check, our service center is here to help you.Give us a calltoday to speak to a member of our team and let us take a look at your brakes. We want to make sure that they are in good working order.

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