If there’s one car part that every driver should keep in tip-top condition, it’s the brakes. Even as reliable as Hyundai brakes are, the natural wear and tear of continual usage can eventually wear them down if not frequently serviced. To make sure you never experience anything close to brake failure, here are five clear signs you should visit your nearest Hyundai dealer right away for brake repair.
Does Your Hyundai Need a Brake Repair?
Diminished Brake Pads
The brake pads are the parts that clamp onto the rotors each time you press the brake pedal. Brake pads have an upper friction layer that’s usually made of ceramic, organic, or semi-metallic materials bonded with resin.
As brake pads do so much work in stopping your car, they wear down faster than any other component in the braking mechanism. And when pads reach less than a quarter of an inch in thickness, it’s time to replace them. If you crouch beside your car, you can usually see the brake pads through the wheel’s spokes and visually gauge their thickness.
Squealing Sounds
When brake pads are almost worn out entirely, they’re designed to emit a high-pitched squealing sound. This rather irritating noise is created by a sliver of metal built into the pad. It’s an unmissable indication that you need at least one new pad right away.
Pulling to One Side
If your car tugs to one side whenever you press the brake pedal, then something is robbing one of your brakes of stopping power. This might be a problem with the brake fluid or hoses, or it might be a problem with one of the components inside the caliper. You’ll probably need to have a technician take a look.
Leaking Brake Fluid
If your brake pedal feels soft and spongy one day, you might have leaking brake fluid. This means some degree of hydraulic pressure has been lost inside the hoses, and your pedal can no longer transmit a strong enough signal and force to the calipers.
When your car is parked, check under your car for puddles of a thin, oily, yellow liquid. If you suspect a brake fluid leak, it’s best not to drive until it’s been repaired.
Flush Brake Fluid Often at Your Local Hyundai Dealer
Brake fluid should ordinarily be flushed and refreshed every 30,000 miles or every two years. If you’re often driving in conditions that require you to brake excessively, such as heavy traffic or steep mountainous roads, then consider having your brake fluid flushed more frequently.
Vibrating Brake Pedal
Rotor discs are the components that brake pads clamp onto in order to stop your car. Hyundai rotors are usually made of high-grade cast iron with a zinc finish. These durable rotors rarely cause problems.
But sometimes, excessive strong braking can cause them to overheat, in which case they might become glazed, scored, or even warped. Rotors can also eventually warp from age and too much use. If one of your rotors is damaged or on its last legs, you’ll often feel it vibrating through the brake pedal.
Visit Tony Hyundai Waipio today to have qualified technicians service or repair your brakes. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff strives to provide consistently top-notch customer service.
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