5 Signs Your Acura Needs a Brake Repair

If you want to keep your car’s brakes reliable at all times, regular brake servicing is one half of the coin. The other half is keeping an eye out for possible problems and having any emerging brake problems fixed promptly. Here are five clear indications of trouble that would require quick brake repair at your local Acura dealership. 

Your Brake Fluid’s Leaking

Pressing your brake pedal sends a signal through the brake hoses to the calipers, which clamp to slow your car. The hoses are filled with brake fluid, which maintains high hydraulic pressure. If the brake fluid ever leaks from a hose, air can get in and the hydraulic pressure diminishes.

This is dangerous as your foot can no longer send an effective stopping signal to the caliper. Your brake pedal might feel slightly spongy underfoot and your car won’t be stopping as rapidly. If you ever think you might have a brake fluid leak, check under your car for a dripping oily yellow liquid. 

You Experience Brake Fade

When brakes overheat, they can reach a staggering 400 or 500 degrees Fahrenheit. At those temperatures, the resin in the brake pads can sometimes start to melt. This releases a tiny amount of gas that can form a wafer-thin layer over the pad’s surface, lessening friction. 

The resulting loss of stopping power is called brake fade. Brakes can overheat and experience brake fade when used non-stop for long periods, such as in heavy traffic or winding hilly roads with many corners and downhill stretches. 

Your Brakes Become Noisy

A little squeaking in the mornings is normal when brakes have condensation on them. But any persistent squeaking might indicate a worn-out brake pad that needs to be replaced.

Any kind of persistent noise usually indicates a brake problem. Grinding or clattering sounds might point to a completely worn-out brake pad or something trapped inside your calipers. 

Your Brakes Start Vibrating

When rotor discs wear too thin, they sometimes warp out of shape or become damaged while overheating. Warped or scored rotors often cause vibrations that you’ll feel through the brake pedal and steering wheel. 

You’re Tugging to One Side

If your car tugs to one side while braking, you can be fairly sure that the braking mechanism on just one of your wheels is having trouble. The problem will usually be on the opposite side of the car to the direction in which you’re being tugged.

Have Biannual Brake Servicing at Your Local Acura Dealer 

Under most normal driving conditions, brakes should be serviced twice a year. Many drivers have their brakes serviced at the same time as having their oil changed and tires rotated. If you drive frequently in conditions that are more demanding on your brakes, consider having them checked three or four times a year. 

Visit Doral Acura today to have your brakes inspected and repaired by qualified technicians. Our goal is always to earn a customer for life with top-notch vehicles, deals, and customer service. 

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