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Okay, so in our last article, "Brakes - What They Are and How They Work," we learned a little of the terminology and inner workings of automotive brakes. This time, we'll examine some of the problems that can occur in a car's braking system.
The most common problem that happens with automotive brakes is simply wear and tear on the brake pads, shoes, rotors, or drums. When a driver uses the brakes, the brake components push together to create friction, which causes the wheels to slow or stop. This friction slowly causes wear and will eventually result in the need to replace some elements. You'll know that the time is coming when your brakes begin to make a screeching noise when you brake, your brakes seem to grab or pull the car to one side when braking, you feel a vibration through the brake pedal, or, if the components are drastically worn, you have to depress the brake pedal further than usual.
Replacing worn or contaminated brake pads or shoes is the most common brake maintenance procedure. The do-it-yourselfer can often purchase brake pads for $20-50 per pair, depending on the model of the car and the type of pads or shoes used. Those of us who are less mechanically inclined, however, can expect to pay $100-250 at a service garage. Brakes are always maintained in pairs, so even if only your right front brake is squealing, you must replace the pads on both the front right and left sides.
Eventually, the rotors or drums will also require maintenance. If these parts are not overly worn or damaged, you can have them professionally "turned" for about $8-10 apiece. This process simply grinds away the grooves and rough spots that occur with normal wear. Rotors and drums, if worn or damaged too deeply, cannot be turned and must be replaced. These parts range from $50-150 each, and like pads and shoes, are always repaired in pairs. To have drums or rotors replaced in a service garage, one can expect to pay $300-400, depending on your vehicle and garage.
Unlike most auto maintenance procedures, there is not a typical brake service interval. If your typical commute is on a freeway with very few stops, your brakes may last for many years, while someone who only drives a few blocks in stop-and-go traffic may have to replace their brakes many times over the life of the car. The lifespan of brake components depends greatly upon their use and the quality of the parts. The safest bet is to be sensitive to changes in your car's braking behavior and have a trained professional check your brakes periodically, such as every time you have your oil changed.
In addition to normal wear, other things can go wrong as well. The brake fluid in your lines and master cylinder can present problems for the car. Brake fluid must be kept at the appropriate fill level and kept free of air bubbles and debris. If brake fluid is low, you may notice that the brake pedal goes down too far, it feels unusually firm or soft, the brakes feels "spongy," or the car takes too long to stop. The first step in checking brake fluid is to locate the brake fluid reservoir toward the back of the engine compartment and ensure that the fluid is at the "full" line on the side of the reservoir. While refilling brake fluid is a simple fix, the fact that it is low should raise a warning flag to check for leaks that could cause complete brake failure in the future. If low fluid does not seem to be the problem, the brakes may need to be bled. Bleeding brakes removes debris and air bubbles in the fluid that can cause the brakes to not work properly, have the correct pressure, or clog the brake lines. This is typically a two-person job, and requires a bit of know-how.
Like most other car parts, there are also mechanical and hydraulic parts that can go bad and need replacing. One is the master cylinder, which regulates and sends the brake fluid to the rest of the braking system. When this part fails, your brakes will not have pressure and the pedal will push all the way to the floor. Brake boosters may also give out, which either can cause the brake pedal to go all the way to the floor or cause the pedal to be too firm. The booster uses a vacuum to multiply the force you exert on the pedal to be enough to stop the car. If the vacuum is leaky or non-existent, the typical pressure you apply to the brake pedal will not have the appropriate effect on the braking system. A service garage will be able to test the brake booster. Finally, brake lines can become pinched, broken, or clogged and may need to be replaced.
Brakes are obviously an important part of automotive maintenance. Some of the parts may be expensive and difficult for the average person to replace or repair, but there is no more important safety feature of your car. Cutting corners and delays can be acceptable in some aspects of owning a car, but never skimp or put off maintaining your brakes - your life just may depend on them!
Brake vibration can throw you off track
If any car or bike driver notices brake vibration, it is very important for them to determine where the vibration is situated. Obviously, it may be coming from the front of the vehicle or it could be hailing from the rear of the vehicle. It may seem as though it wouldn’t matter where it comes from because any vibration should be viewed as serious, but there may be different solutions to the problem depending on where the brake vibration is originating from.
If the vibration appears to be coming from the front of the car, there is a very good chance that it may be noticeable as a flutter of the steering wheel. This is likely to be very off putting to the driver but it may have more serious consequences than just being uncomfortable or unpleasant. It has been noticed that a driver who is experiencing a front brake vibration may be inclined to take their foot away from the brake in the hope that this would be enough to stop the vibration from occurring. Anything which interferes with the way a driver usually commands their vehicle is not welcome and could lead to problems or difficulties. This means that this is a very serious condition and if it is noticed, should be focused on and fixed as quickly as possible.
If however, the vibration feels as though it is originating from the rear of the vehicle, through the pedals of the brake or even the bodywork or seats if the vehicle, then the problem is likely to be coming from the rotors at the rear of the vehicle. It can be seen that knowing which rotors to examine first is of use as it is not of benefit to start messing about with brakes and rotors if it is not required. If one pair are clearly struggling to work at full power, then focusing on them may be enough to rectify any problems and leaving the good brakes in working order. Brake vibration may not seem to be the most serious condition or ailment that can affect a car, but with the brakes being one of the most important components of a vehicle, it is obvious that any problem needs to be rectified fast.
Although the brake vibration may have occurred because of an incident or jarring, a common reason for this vibration is the car having covered a lot of mileage, and this should be noted by the owner. If long distances are being covered, it is important to continually check and service many of the key components of the vehicle to ensure that everything remains in good working order. It is easy to believe that everything is ticking along smoothly because there does not appear to be any issues or problems, but the only time you may find out if there is a problem is when it is too late. In this case, it is always better to stay ahead of the situation and ensure that your car or bike parts are checked on a regular basis.
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New brakes are giving high high pitched whistle...?
I just installed a new pair of brakes and rotors on a 2003 Ford Taurus about a week ago. The brakes are ceramic instead of the semi-metallic. They went on fine.
Yesterday, we were coming to a stop and a high pitched whistling noise came from them. I know that sometimes new brakes and rotors will make a little noise but this caught me off guard.
Any suggestions? Think I should take them off and investigate further?
they did a study on this its actually the inside brake pad vibrates a high frequency that causes that noise they make a glue or adhesive to solve this problem you can buy it at the store it or e-mail me ill give you some I went to school for this it a common complaint from garages when new brake sqeel customers were bringing them back
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