Are your Brakes Grinding, Brakes Squealing or Brakes Scraping?

Platt's Performance Plus • June 16, 2022

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If you hear your brakes making any of these noises, it likely means your brake pads or brake shoes are completely worn. 

If you ignore a sound when stepping on your brakes, you may risk damaging either the brake rotors or brake drums.

Vibration or shaking when braking also means your brakes need attention.

You may also see your brake light come on. This light could be telling you that you left your parking brake on, but it can also mean you are low on brake fluid, need brake pads, a wheel sensor, or something is wrong with your ABS system.

When you have your maintenance service or oil change you should have your brakes checked each time. 

Taking care of your brakes is crucial to maintaining a safe driving experience for you and your passengers. It is a feature you use every day, and even a slight change can indicate something is wrong.

Make an appointment if you see, feel, or hear any of these brake issues. 



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