{"id":25,"date":"2012-07-09T17:05:48","date_gmt":"2012-07-09T17:05:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.strangesgarage.com\/blog\/?p=25"},"modified":"2013-02-23T04:32:55","modified_gmt":"2013-02-23T04:32:55","slug":"when-to-change-your-car-brakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.strangesgarage.com\/blog\/when-to-change-your-car-brakes\/","title":{"rendered":"When to Change Your Car Brakes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Car Brake Repair and Service Indianapolis, Indiana<\/p><\/div>\n

Your car\u2019s brakes and entire braking system is one of the most crucial components to vehicle safety.\u00a0 Knowing the signs that may indicate worn or deteriorated brakes can greatly reduce the risk of abrupt brake failure and accidents.<\/p>\n

So how can you tell that it\u2019s time to change your car\u2019s brakes?\u00a0 By knowing some simple red flags or signs of brake decline, you can avoid life threatening accidents caused by brake failure.\u00a0 Also, in less serious situations, you can reduce the cost of having to replace braking systems entirely with some simple regular maintenance.<\/p>\n

Tell Tale Signs of Bad Brakes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The first and most common sign that your car brakes need repaired or replaced is the high-pitched, squeaky squeal you hear when you apply the brakes while driving.\u00a0 Most likely, this is an indication that something is wrong with the brake pad.\u00a0 You see, most brake pad manufacturers include a little piece of metal on the pad that is appositely called an \u201cindicator\u201d.\u00a0 This piece begins to touch the brake rotor once the material of the pad has worn down to about a quarter of an inch.\u00a0 This creates the sound so that you are alerted to get them replaced at the right time.\u00a0 Once this noise begins, you have around a month to get them repaired, depending on the frequency of your driving.\u00a0 If the noise eventually goes away, this does not mean your problem cured itself and it\u2019s gone.\u00a0 It just means that the \u201cindicator\u201d has worn off from all the grinding and you are now driving in danger-mode.<\/p>\n

Another sign that could mean more than just replacing your brake pads is your stop time.\u00a0 If you notice that it takes more time to stop your car, have your brakes looked at right away.\u00a0 Also, if the brake pedal goes farther than it used to, this is another sign that your car brakes need attention.\u00a0 It could be anything from worn down brake pads or bad stoppers.<\/p>\n

An easier sign to detect is a shaky steering wheel.\u00a0 If your steering wheel vibrates aggressively or shakes back and forth when driving, you may have warped brake rotors.\u00a0 Brake rotors are not changed as frequently as brake pads, making them harder to diagnose for repair.\u00a0 However, knowing that a shaky steering wheel is a sign to poorly functioning brake systems, you can eliminate excess car repair costs down the road.<\/p>\n

For more information on car brake repair, call Strange’s Garage in Indianapolis, Indiana.\u00a0 We are a well-defined and highly trained group of auto mechanics that have over 35 years of experience servicing and repairing car brakes.\u00a0 Call us today at 317-244-2121<\/strong> for a free estimate on our Car Brake Repair Services in Indianapolis, Indiana<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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