The brakes are one of the most important safety features in your vehicle, making it one of the most important areas to keep in good working order at all times. That's why frequent brake inspections and replacements as needed are one way to ensure your safety behind the wheel, while also avoiding costly repairs down the road. If you continue to read along, you will learn about the most common signs pointing at worn-out or malfunctioning brake pads.

5. Noise While Braking

An obvious sign of brake pad wear is noise. Sharp scratching can be heard when the brake pads are completely gone or the wear indicator starts to work. What is a wear indicator? It's installed by the manufacturer to inform the driver when the brake pads have worn out to a certain level. Rust can also cause that, so make sure to have it checked out.

4. Vibrations

Vibrations can be a symptom of uneven brake pad wear. The main reason this happens is not the brake pads but the rotors or suspension, but the brake pads take all the damage. We advise you to visit a mechanic because this directly affects your safety.

3. Pulling To One Side

Is your car pulling to one side on its own? Well, the brake pads might be to blame here. If mounted improperly or if they are stuck to the rotors, the vehicle tends to drift to one side. This also puts a lot of extra strain on the suspension and steering systems.

2. The Steering Wheel Feels Shaky

By shaky, we mean either a constant or repetitive, slight jerking of the steering wheel. This can be especially noticeable when driving at high speeds or when turning.

1. Longer Brake Time

If your car needs more time to brake than usual, we advise you to visit a repair shop ASAP. This is because of the worn-out brake pads, which can't make contact with the rotors properly - resulting in an increase in braking power.

Brake Pad Replacement At Eagle Transmission & Auto Repair!

Have you noticed any of the signs from above? If so, we invite you to our shop so we can take a look. Eagle Transmission & Auto Repair is ready to handle every vehicle-related problem! Our team will be happy to help out and get you back on the road ASAP!