Your Chevy’s brakes are essential to keep you safe, as they allow you to control your car’s speed. Surveys have shown that approximately 22% of all vehicle accidents are caused by brake failure. As your Chevy dealer, we care about the safety of you and your car, and we want you to know the signs you may need a brake repair.
Vibration When you Brake
If you feel a vibration when you brake, this can be a sign of uneven wear on the rotors. When you brake, the brake pads push against the rotors on your wheels to slow and stop your car. The friction generated by the brake pads pushing against the rotors can cause some of the pad material to stick to the rotors. If the material is transferred unevenly, this results in a build-up of material on one of the rotors.
The uneven rotor surface created by the friction material is increased each time you brake, as more material is added to it. As the rotor surface becomes more uneven, you will notice a vibration when you brake. We would smooth the affected rotor to remove the material build-up and any other flaws in the surface. If the rotor surface is too damaged, however, we would need to replace it.
Car Pulls to One Side
Several reasons can cause your car to pull to the side, including a worn hose or a damaged caliper. The brake hose carries fluid from the master cylinder to the calipers and cylinders to put pressure on the rotors to slow and stop your car. The hoses are strong, but they can suffer wear. Over time the rubber hoses can become less flexible or even crack and leak brake fluid.
The calipers house the brake pads, and as you step on the brakes, fluid from the master cylinder flows down hoses to the calipers. This fluid pushes against the brake pistons, which squeezes the brake pads against the rotors and slows your car. A caliper can wear, and apply less pressure and this will cause your car to move toward the side the damaged caliper is on. Our technicians will check your braking system, and repair or replace the damaged components.
Burning Smell From the Brakes
A common reason for a burning smell from the brakes is the handbrake being on when you are driving. Some drivers, especially when they are in a hurry can forget to release the handbrake when they drive off. This can cause damage to the brake and other components of the braking system.
Other possible causes of a burning smell include a malfunctioning brake caliper that has not been released from the rotor or an overheated clutch.
If you have any problem with your brakes, call our service department right away at Hansen Motors of Brigham City. Our experts will speedily find and fix the problem, and you’ll be on the road again ASAP.
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