Brake Check!

Brakes are obviously a very important safety feature in all vehicles and when they are not working properly, you are putting yourself and others in danger! Below you will find 5 WARNING SIGNS YOU NEED NEW BRAKES.

1) LOOK:

The first thing you can do to check if you may need new brakes pads is to look. Look and see if the pads have a lot of wear and tear. If your break pad is less than 1/4 of an inch thick, it is time to make a service appointment.

2) PULLING:

If when you apply the brakes you notice your car is being "pulled" to one side, it may be a sign that your brake pads are wearing unevenly. This is an easy and cheap fix when caught early!

3) STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASES:

When you apply the brakes and it takes longer to come to a complete stop, this is a key sign that your breaks are not working properly. This could be a leak in the brake fluid, or your pads are thinning out.

4) VIBRATING, PULSATING BREAK PEDAL:

When you press on the break and you feel a vibration or pulsation in the brake pedal, this is a sign that you may need new rotors or that your car is out of alignment.

5) GRINDING NOISE:

If you hear a loud grinding and screeching noise when breaking, this is a sign that you have completely worn down your brake pads. The noise you hear is caused by the disc and caliper (metal) rubbing together.

If you observe any of these 5 warning signs, it is time to make a service appointment. By clicking  HERE you can set an appointment with one of our Certified Service Technicians. With the GM certified Service offer you will be getting the best price around for brake pad instillation, just click HERE to print the amazing offer and to view other GM Certified Offers.