At some point your car or truck is going to need new brakes.

As you probably already know, having properly functioning brakes is important for your safety. Additionally, changing your brakes after they are worn out ensures your vehicle will operate at a high level.

As a rule of thumb, you should have your brakes inspected every 30,000 to 40,000 miles depending on your driving habits. If you do a lot of city driving where you are constantly using your brakes, you may want to have them checked earlier.

However if you are having any of the signs below with your car or truck, you should take it in for a Sacramento brake check or a Santa Fe brake check.

Grinding

If you are hearing grinding noises when you apply the brakes in your car or truck, it probably means your brake pads are worn. The grinding sound typically starts with a high-pitched metallic grinding noise. This is the brake pad indicator telling you that your pads are worn.

Pulsating Sounds

If you hear a pulsating, pounding sound any time you apply the brakes, it probably means you have a problem with your car or truck’s rotors. Brake rotors are circular discs that help stop the car while the wheel is in motion. Pulsating sounds may indicate a warped rotor.

Brake Pressure Problems

If you press your car or truck’s brake pedal and it has little or no pressure, you’ve got brake fluid issues. One problem may be that you don’t have enough brake fluid in your car. Another problem may be that there is air in the brake fluid line or there is a leak.

If you are having trouble with your car or truck’s brakes, be sure to immediately take it in for an inspection. Brake Masters provides excellent help in solving all of your vehicle’s brake problems. For a service center near you, use our store locator tool.