Cars have brakes so they can go fast. It’s the ability to stop quickly that allows us to travel at speeds much faster than if we didn’t have brakes. Without brakes, we’d all drive very, very slowly. … It’s having a gas pedal AND a brake pedal.

DRAG
Sticking brakes, hot wheels or engine which seems to have lost power. Auto brakes may be failing to release; the condition can reverse itself, leaving you with no brakes at all. Brakes service is needed.

VIBRATION
Brake pedal vibrates or pulses, even under normal braking conditions. May indicate need to resurface disc brake rotors or signal a serious problem of a loose component or faulty steering mechanism.

PULLING
Vehicle pulls to one side while braking. May be under inflated tyre, misadjusted brakes or brakes are in need of car brakes repair.

NOISE
Screeching, grinding or clicking noises when applying the brakes could mean you need new brakes.

HARD PEDAL
Must apply extreme pressure to the pedal before brakes engage. Can indicate power brake trouble, restricted hydraulic lines, frozen calipers or wheel cylinders, or damaged brake linings.

LOW PEDAL
Brake pedal nearly touches the floor before engaging. Problem may require a simple adjustment or indicate something much more serious.

LIGHT
Brake light is illuminated on your vehicle’s dashboard. Depending on your vehicle, the Brake Warning Light can have multiple meanings, so check your owner’s manual or call us.

GRABBING
Brakes grab at the slightest touch to the pedal. May indicate a problem as simple as grease or oil contaminated linings or as serious as loose or broken component ready to fail in an emergency.