No matter if you own a car, truck or SUV, each vehicle has a braking system that needs regular maintenance checks. Brake systems are intricate, and have a lot of moving parts to make sure your car comes to a stop safely. The brake lines, fluid, rotors and calipers each serve their own purpose. Your brake lines must be impermeable in order to prevent any leaks or corrosion. The rotors of your brake system need to be free of any cracks or uneven wear. Lastly, your brake fluid should always be at an appropriate level according to your owner’s manual. This may seem overwhelming, but if you bring your car to our service department, our technicians can check all aspects of your brake system during a multipoint inspection.

One of the most important parts that you need to keep tabs on is your brake pads. Think of these as the pillows that cushion your vehicle whenever you come to a stop. These pads should be at least a quarter of an inch thick. If you let your brake pads become thin, this could be extremely dangerous for you and other drivers near you.

Most vehicles will now alert you if your brakes need to be checked. A light on your dashboard will illuminate once your brakes start to get worn out. We recommend bringing your car to our service department as soon as possible once you notice this alert. Additionally, you may hear a high-pitched screeching noise when you hit your brake pedal. That noise is actually a feature built into your vehicle to make you aware of wear and tear. The noise you’re hearing is letting you know that your calipers and rotors are now grinding against each other.

If you feel an obvious vibration in your steering wheel whenever you use your brakes, this could signify that your rotors are warped or damaged. If this occurs, don’t hesitate to bring your car to Audi Greenville and we’ll diagnose and solve the problem.