Signs Your Brakes Need To Be Replaced

If you consistently hear a high-pitched squealing sound when you brake, then you likely need to replace your brakes.

• Every brake comes with a metal indicator, which will emit this high-pitch sound if the brake becomes worn down.
• You might occasionally have to turn down your radio to hear the sound, as it isn’t always loud enough to hear.
• This high-pitch sound can also occur if your car has been sitting in water.
• You can tell the difference between needing your brakes replaced and excess water on your brakes if the sound stops after a while. That’s a sign that it was due to water.

You Can See Wear And Tear

• The outside pad will be visible against the wheel’s metal rotor.
• The pad should have at least a quarter inch of pad visible.
• Less than a quarter-inch of pad means that your brake pads should be inspected and/or replaced.

When you apply your car’s brakes, do you feel your steering wheel pulling in one direction or another? This is a sign that you might need new brake linings.

• If your brake linings are wearing unevenly, your car will pull to the side
• Pulling is also a sign that there might be foreign matter in your brake fluid, which will need to be replaced