Worn brake pads can adversely impact your ability to bring your car to a halt. This can be especially dangerous in an emergency situation when adequately working brakes are a must to help you stop your car promptly. There are some telltale signs of pending brake problems; do you know what they are? Awareness of a problem is the key to avoiding potential harmful consequences; lets examine some well known warning signs.
Signs of pending brake trouble include the following:
-> Squealing brakes
-> Pulling of the car from one side to the other
-> Wheel grabs
-> Brake pedal pumping
-> Sudden and hard brake pedal
-> Spongy brake pedals
-> Grinding of the brakes
While some of these problems may necessitate you replacing other brake components, an inspection of your brake pads should reveal that they are worn and are in need of immediate replacement.
Your next course of action depends on your expertise, your time, and on your wallet. Most garages offer a free brake inspection and this can be a wonderful opportunity to have someone else inspect your system to confirm your findings.
Ask your mechanic...