Ageing vehicle parc ripe for car brakes sales Car Brakes: Entering the FRICTION ZONE
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“Where before when a vehicle reached 10 years or 11 years, consumers were thinking of selling it, now they’re thinking of, ‘How can I keep my car going?
EricRoberts‘s insight:
This is a very in-depth articles about car brakes
Un-reasonably, car brakes are very often taken for granted. So, in other words car owners will just pull into your garage and leave their car. Because there is a banging or rattling noise coming from the front of the car.
This is usually a good indication that the brakes have failed, or are failing ! But brake jobs do follow a pattern.
Spring is usually the time for our customers car brakes to start going wrong . So, it needs repairing. Of course, in my opinion, I think that it is because that drivers use their brakes. Of course, much more in the winter months and therefore the brake pads and discs .
Drivers almost always wait until the last minute to have them repaired, which consequently causes more damage to the brakes.
For example a simple job like a set of brake pads replacing may turn out to be more complicated and end up the car needing new discs, or a seized up brake caliper.
This will result in a larger garage invoice for the customer. The secret is to get a free brake check at your local garage. most garages here in the UK will give a car a free brake check and give the customer a quote for the required work. We are members of the Independent Car Care Centres who also offer a nationwide guarantee throughout the UK and a free brake check on all makes and models of cars.
All this culminates as a good time of year for doing brake work
especially the many older cars that our customers are now hanging on to longer and having them repaired instead of replaced.
Here at Pellon Autocentre, we use top-quality brake parts. because it gives us peace of mind that we are fitting a top-class product. knowing that our customers won’t have problems with their new brake pads.
Your brake pads are one of the most important parts of your car’s braking system. because they are the component that makes contact with the discs. applying pressure and friction to your car’s brake discs. Of course, this is the pressure and friction that are applied to the brake discs.
slowing and stopping your vehicle. How Brake Pads Work
Once your brakes are applied, the pressure from the master cylinder now prevents the wheels from turning and your vehicle from moving. The role of brake pads in how cars work is really simple, but the construction of the brake pads is not.
Did you know that brake pads were once made out of asbestos?
So, asbestos was used to explain how brake pads work. Particularly when I was a young apprentice mechanic. but because of the cancer-causing materials in the pads. Urgently, then, new compounds had to be developed. Nowadays, brake pads are made from a mixture of different compounds. including metallic shavings and non-metallic organic materials. Depending on the manufacturer’s own compound mixes.
The brake pads are compressed onto your brake discs when you press the brake pedal.
The discs are fitted directly to the wheel hubs and the axle; on applying the brake pads, friction is forced upon the disc, causing the wheels to slow and then stop depending on the pressure applied to the pedal. The discs work in unison with the brake pads in order to stop your vehicle.
When will I need new brake pads or discs? How Brake Pads Work
There are many different warning signs that your vehicle will give you before your brakes reach the point of potential failure or extensive repair. The first thing to say is that you should always have your car regularly serviced, including the braking system. This will stop problems before they occur. Car brakes work; brake pads are what they are; replace your brake pads.
How Brake Pads Work
Here are some other things that you should look out for:.
Watch out for your brake warning light coming on when you are driving?
Check or have your garage check your brake fluid level? Do you hear a grinding sound or a squealing sound when you apply the brake pedal? Any feeling of a vibration or some sponginess in the brake pedal when it is pressed? Does your vehicle steer or pull to one side when you apply your brakes?
All these symptoms are the most common signs of potential brake system hazards, and they should be looked at immediately. Of course, they have the potential to cause a lethal accident. Brakes are there to stop your car, and they should not be treated lightly. In a word, if you have them inspected at regular intervals, you will reduce the chances of future safety problems.
2024 Update
Have you ever heard a banging noise or bumping sensation when applying the brakes?
You shouldn’t overlook this kind of noise, particularly when it pertains to something as important as your brakes. Here’s a brief explanation of the possible causes of that bothersome bumping sound coming from those brake pads.
First of all, the brake pads themselves may be unevenly worn. Brake pads deteriorate with time, but if they do so unevenly, the result may be an uneven surface that sounds like bumps as the pads press against the brake disc.
The brake discs, which are the discs that your brake pads clamp onto, could also be the cause. The discs won’t offer the pads a flat surface to grip if it is deformed or has hot patches from heavy braking, which causes that bumping feeling.
Sometimes the problem is as easy as misinstalled or loose brake pads. When you apply the brakes, they may move and make noise if they are not properly positioned in their brackets.
Last but not least, there can be some debris lodged between the discs and the brake pad. This may result in uneven braking as well as noise, which is never a desirable combination.
Therefore, to ensure that everything is in working order, if you hear a bumping sound when you brake, it’s worth taking a look—or, better yet, having a professional take a look. It’s always better to be cautious than sorry when it comes to brakes, after all!
I hope this clarifies for your readers the possible problems that could be causing those annoying bumping sounds!
Of course, almost all modern cars today have a massive bank of warning lights. Including your Car Brake Warning Lights. Naturally, on the dash, when you switch your ignition on to start your car,. So, as the engine begins to pick up after a few seconds, the dashboard lights should have cleared. Modern technology and on-board computers have enabled car manufacturers. Hence, to connect almost every part of the modern car to some kind of warning lights.
This is for increased fuel efficiency and to enhance the car’s safety.
Consequently, the car dash looks more like an airplane’s cockpit these days. Thankfully, we have clever mechanics with computer software. At the same time, that can help diagnose what these problems are, should they arise. We at Pellon Auto-Centre use a car diagnostic computer made by SUN Systems . So I found that it is a great machine for sorting out the light problems and resetting the lights. Of course, while telling us what the underlying problem may be,.
Car Brake Warning Lights
Brake warning lights
Car Brake Warning Light symbols look the same for most car models. But yours could be slightly different. Its purpose is to tell you that something is wrong with the braking system somewhere on the car. With this in mind, if this light comes on, check your owner’s manual to find out its meaning. So, as I say, some cars have a different meaning. It could be used for many purposes.
For example, the same light may be used to show that thehand-brake is left on. If that’s the case and you’re still driving, you will notice the smell of burning brake pads. The light can also indicate that the fluid in your brake master cylinder is getting low. Each manufacturer has a different use and standard for this light. In all cases, if the light remains on, you should take the car to your local auto Centre and have the brakes checked out. For further information, click the link below.
ABS Car Brake Warning Lights
Not all cars have ABS braking systems but they are becoming more common as new cars start to come out. If your car has an ABS braking system, you will have a second type of warning light (as shown in the picture). If you see this light on, you should seek immediate help from your garage or Auto-Centre. A computer is in charge of this light, which indicates that the computer has identified a problem with the braking system.
It could just be a simple thing: Car Brake Warning Lights
such as dirty contacts on your braking components and sensors, or it could be that your ABS unit needs replacing. Either way, if this light comes on, please take notice and have your car checked out as soon as possible. They may stay on, flash, or blink, but whatever they seek attention to, you may end up with no brakes at all.
Importantly, as well as your brake warning lights, don’t drive the car if the ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS happen to come on!
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