Your car’s brakes are some of the most important components. Worn-out or faulty brakes can reduce your reaction time when driving, leading to accidents. Knowing when to replace your brakes with new Mazda parts can help you avoid costlier repairs later on. Let’s review some of the indications you need brake repair.
1. Strange Noises
If you press on your brake and hear screeching or squealing noises, this indicates that your brake pads have nearly or completely worn down. The screeching comes from the uncovered pads making contact with your rotors. This motion places extra force on your rotors, which may lead to damage or even brake pad failure.
2. Pulling to One Side when Braking
Usually, braking occurs smoothly. If your car pulls to one side when braking, this means that your car’s rotors are worn unevenly. The brake with the greater amount of wear cannot stop your car as easily.
3. Spongy Brake Pedal
The brake fluid in a properly maintained brake pedal helps the brakes move smoothly, so the brake offers some resistance when pressed, no matter how far down you push it.
If your brake pedal feels soft and offers less resistance, this may mean that you need new brake fluid, or you have a brake fluid leak. You can identify a brake fluid leak via yellow spots under your car.
Identify and Fix Brake Issues at Sentry West MAZDA
To address any emergent brake problems, visit the parts department at Sentry West Mazda. Our technicians will replace any worn parts with genuine Mazda parts. Schedule repairs and service today!
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