Tell-Tale Symptoms of Brake Wear and Tear
It’s very important to monitor how your brakes are performing on a regular basis. Below we’ve put together a list of tell-tale symptoms of brake wear and tear. If you notice any of the following, we highly recommend you give us a call and come in for service.
Noisy Brakes
Noisy brakes are the most obvious sign of brake wear and tear. Generally, the noise means something has worn down, usually your brake pads, and two pieces of metal are coming into contact. It’s vital that the issue is addressed immediately when you hear noisy brakes. Not only are your brakes at risk of failing due to increasing friction and heat, but you run the risk of damaging expensive components that may also need to be replaced.
Your heavy-duty vehicle doesn’t want to track straight
If your vehicle is pulling to the right or left, chances are you have a seized caliper or damaged air brake hose. This basically means your brakes are stuck on, and as such, creating more resistance on one side. If you notice this happen, we highly recommend you come in for service as it can make driving extremely difficult and unsafe.
Longer than normal air-brake charging time
Air brakes are an extremely important part of a heavy-duty brake system. If you notice that it’s taking significantly longer than usual to charge your brakes, chances are there’s a leak in the system. This makes your brakes less effective and puts them at risk of failure.
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