You gently press on the brake pedal and hear a squealing sound. You know at once that it’s not normal, so you decide to visit the Ford dealer to get brake service. If you get service at the first sign of trouble, then it’s generally pretty easy to fix the problem.
1. Visibly Worn Brake Pads
Visually inspect your car every few weeks. That way, you can see some problems before they start interfering with your car’s functioning. Look between your wheel spokes to get a glimpse of the brake pads and rotors. If it looks like your brake pad is thinner than 1/4 inch, then you should go get your brakes inspected. If the rotors look warped, then it’s another sign you need to visit the dealer.
2. Squealing Sounds
If you don’t see when your brake pads have become too thin, then you’ll hear it. The rubber of the pad will wear away to reveal a brake pad wear indicator, which is metal. This metal scratches against your metal rotor when you use your brake pedal, and it results in a squealing sound that tells you it’s time for a brake pad replacement.
3. Vehicle Pulling
Your car shouldn’t pull to one side when you hit the brakes, but it can happen if there’s dirt or debris in your brake fluid. It can also happen if your brake linings or rotors are starting to wear down unevenly. You’ll need a mechanic to take a look and figure out what the problem is.
4. Reduced Brake Responsiveness
If it starts taking longer to stop when you use the brakes, or if you have to press the brake pedal harder than usual to stop, then there could be some kind of leak in the braking system. It could be a brake fluid leak or an air leak, and both problems need to be fixed promptly.
5. Reduced Brake Pedal Resistance
Another sign of a leak is a soft or spongy brake pedal. Basically, it’ll feel like the pedal sinks to the floor with very little resistance when you use it. This can be a sign of other issues with the braking system, too, so you’ll need a Ford expert to get to the bottom of the problem.
6. Grinding Noise
Brakes that grind or growl when used are in serious need of new brake pads. If your brake pads have worn down so much that you’re hearing grinding sounds, then your rotors may be sustaining damage every time you use the brakes. You might need new rotors as well as new brake pads when you visit the dealer for service.
Come to Fury Motors to get your brakes checked and repaired by our factory-trained mechanics. Stopping by for routine maintenance will also help you combat brake trouble before it starts.
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