The Vehicle Walkaround

Hidden Dangers

Most Common Causes of Brake Failure

As a safety precaution, Affinity Auto Repair recommends that all drivers perform a vehicle walkaround before traveling to notice any changes to the vehicle that may have taken place. You can catch one of the critical brake repair signs, leaky brown fluid, at this stage of the walkaround. Remember these words, be conscious of your surroundings and look out for anything suspicious. These principles also apply to your vehicle.

Some of the warning signs of a critical brake repair can be unusual noises, a squealing sound coming from your tires, a pulsating sensation when applying the brakes, a loss of stopping power, and leaky brown fluid. When you notice these changes, it’s time to head to Affinity Auto Repair for a complete brake inspection.

Some of the hidden dangers are contaminated brake fluid that has changed color from brown to dark brown to black, low brake fluid levels, rust and corrosion in your brake lines, damaged rotors, and worn-out pads.

Hidden Dangers

Hidden rust and corrosion in the brake line could cause brake failure, and without a scheduled visit to Affinity Auto repair, you would have missed this critical brake failure on the walk-around inspection.

Brake pads are usually one of the first components in a disc brake system. You will most likely hear a squealing sound when applying the brakes. You should always be alert to the health of the brake pads. When brake pads wear down, they can cause damage to the rotor, which makes the brakes less effective. If the rotor is damaged, it may need to be turned on a machine to eliminate the damage or be replaced, causing unnecessary and costly brake repairs.

Most Common Causes of Brake Failure

One of the most common causes of brake failure is a leak in the brake lines. The brake fluid slowly leaks out until there isn’t enough left to deliver pressure from the pedal to the tires. When the discs or drums wear out, they cannot put enough friction on the wheels to stop them. A vehicle walkaround will help you detect this common brake failure cause. Affinity Auto Repair is here for all your brake needs. Stop by today for a brake inspection.