Signs You Need Your Brakes Replaced

Your vehicle’s brakes do a lot of work on the roads of Bremen, Villa Rica, and Carrollton, Georgia, to ensure your drives are safe. However, due to the many working parts in your model’s brake system, maintenance and repairs are needed so they can work properly-and even with the best upkeep, they do not last forever.

What are the signs you need your brakes replaced? James O’Neal CDJR (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram) is here to tell you with our informative guide. Read through the warning signs below, and if you spot any, make sure to schedule a professional brake replacement at our dealership’s service center right away!

1. Your Brakes Are Making Odd Noises

Listening to your vehicle as it performs is a great way to spot anything out of the norm, especially when it comes to your brakes. There are several warning sounds this system will emit, letting you know it may be time for a replacement:

• Grinding: Metal-on-metal sounds typically mean you need new brake pads, but this could be an indication of a larger issue, so book an appointment at our service center right away.
• Squeaking or Squealing: Brakes tend to squeak now and then, especially if it has rained, but if it continues to be persistent, your rotors might need replacing.

2. Your Brake Pedal Is Vibrating

Does your brake pedal feel like it is shaking under your foot when you step on the brakes? If this, or other unsteady feelings occur, it might be a sign that your vehicle needs new brake pads or rotors. Since these are integral to the stopping power of your vehicle, make sure to have this issue checked out by one of our technicians asap!

3. Your Vehicle is Pulling to One Side

If your vehicle tends to veer to one side when putting pressure on the brake pedal, you could have a caliper problem on your hands. If this is left untended, the rotors may become warped, leading to more extensive damage to your model’s braking system. This tends to happen if you frequently tow, off-road, or brake a bit too aggressively.

4. Your Dashboard Brake Light Turns On

A telltale sign your car’s brakes need some extra TLC is if you see your vehicle’s diagnostic system light up the dashboard brake light. This system keeps an eye on the wear and tear and your brakes, letting you know by illuminating the corresponding system on your dash. To see exactly why this light is on, schedule an appointment at our service center.

5. Your Brakes Aren’t Performing as They Should

Finally, if your vehicle’s brakes just aren’t as responsive as they should be, it could be time to get a new set installed. Symptoms of less responsive brakes could be an increased stopping distance, requiring more effort for the car to come to a stop, or other out-of-the-norm habits.

Schedule Brake Replacement & Repair at James O’Neal CDJR