If your brakes haven’t been serviced recently, there is a good chance that wear and tear or exposure to moisture has caused damage. If your brakes are in need of repair, you need to schedule an appointment with your local Hyundai mechanic for a brake repair right away. If you ignore the problem for too long, you significantly increase your chances of an accident. Here’s what you need to know.
1. A Clicking Sound
If you are hearing a clicking sound when you drive, there is a high probability that your brake pads are wobbling while you depress or release your brake pads. There may be a problem with your brake pins, bolts, or clips, but the fact remains that your brake pads are no longer snug. It is important to bring your vehicle in for a brake job if you hear a clicking sound because if your brake pads are too loose, your vehicle’s ability to stop is impeded.
2. A Squealing Sound
A squealing sound is another common sign that your brakes are in disrepair. This squealing sound will occur when you depress or release your brakes due to wear indicators grating against your brake rotors. Wear indicators are metal tabs located under the brake pads. When your brake pads have worn dangerously thin, the metal tabs will be exposed, scrape against your metal brake rotors, and let you know that your brake pads are far too thin.
3. A Vibration in Your Brake Pedal
A vibration in your brake pedal is another common sign that you need to bring your Hyundai in for a brake job. A vibrating brake pedal can be explained by brake pads that have worn to the extent that the binding resin that holds your brake pads together has become so hot that the adhesive has smeared across the rotor.
When caused by normal wear and tear, the adhesive melts and spreads evenly. However, when extreme overheating occurs, the resin does not distribute uniformly. This results in a phenomenon known as glazing and causes the brake pedal to pulsate.
4. Brake Fading
Brake fading is the phrase used to describe a vehicle that takes longer to stop than it used to. Sometimes, this problem is the result of prolonged normal wear and tear. However, it can also be caused when the brake pedal is only partially depressed for significant distances, such as when someone is trying to slow their car without stopping it while approaching a stoplight.
There are several signs your vehicle will give you that there is something wrong with your brakes. For instance, you may hear clicking or squealing while you drive. Also, you may notice your vehicle doesn’t stop as quickly as it used to. If you think there is something wrong with your brakes, contact us right away at Crain Hyundai of Little Rock on Colonel Glenn Rd to schedule a service appointment.
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