When it comes to the safety of you and your family, one component of your vehicle that should never be overlooked or neglected is your brakes, more especially, your brake pads. The brakes on your vehicle are vital for ensuring that when needed, your vehicle can slow down or come to a complete stop in a safe manner.
Why are brakes important:
Without stating the obvious, the brakes on your vehicle are important for slowing down and coming to a complete stop when needed. Being able to do this in a safe manner will help to prevent any accidents or injuries.
Control:
When travelling at any speed, it is important to have control over your vehicle’s ability to slow down and change direction. Having well-maintained brakes will help you to safely manoeuvre through traffic and obstacles.
Vehicle Longevity:
Just like regular scheduled vehicle services, maintain your brakes can help to increase your vehicles lifespan. Failure to have well maintained brakes can lead to increased breaking distance and reduced control that can lead to accidents.
What are the signs that my brakes need replacing?
Noisy brakes:
Noisy brakes are one of the most common early signs that you need to have your brakes inspected. If you hear a high-pitched squeaky sound when applying the brakes, your vehicle may need to have its brake pads replaced.
Vibrations when braking:
If you feel any sort of vibrations when breaking, this too can be a sign that your brakes need looking at. Typically, the vibration can point to issues with your brake rotors.
Reduced braking ability:
This is possibly the scariest and the most obvious sign that your brakes need attention. If you notice that your vehicle is taking longer to slow down or taking a longer distance to come to a complete stop, book your vehicle in for a brake inspection as soon as possible. This can be a serious issue to the safety of yourself, your family, other road users, and pedestrians.
Conclusion:
Vehicle brakes are a key component that aids in your safety when on the road. Being able to recognise the early signs that your brakes are wearing out or need replacing can aid in preventing unnecessary accidents. Just like normal vehicle services, it is important to have regular brake services. Call Express Lube to book your next brake inspection and or brake pad replacement. Don’t wait until it is too late.
