Diagnosing Brake Problems



What are brakes and how do they work?



Identify Your Car’s Major Brake’s Issues

All drivers should practise some vehicle awareness. When you drive you should always be aware of things like unfamiliar noises and any changes to how the car handles or how it behaves on the road. In terms of brakes there are several things to look out for, which may indicate problems. They include:


  • 2.Do you have to apply more or less pressure to the brake pedal, compared to normal?
  • 3.Do the brakes grab on with only a little pedal pressure?
  • 4.Brakes that appear to stick- hot wheels or an apparent loss of engine power may be another sign.
  • 5.Excessive squealing or other unfamiliar sounds when you apply brakes.
  • 6.Is the pedal too high or too low, compared to normal, when the brakes take effect?
  • 7.Unusual vibrations when you apply the brakes is another sure sign.
  • 8.If your car has a brake light and it lights up, make sure you seek a mechanic's advice immediately.


When do you get your brakes serviced?
