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"Brake Repair Nuneaton"
[ "SIGNS OF BRAKE FAILURE THAT SHOULDN'T BE IGNOREDIf there is an anomaly in your vehicle, you might experience some symptoms related to the underlying issue. One life-threatening issue with the vehicle is of brake failure.How do brakes work?It starts with the brake pedal, when you press it, the lever connected to the pedal moves, which in turn is connected to the piston of the main hydraulic cylinder of the braking system. This main cylinder on the other end is connected to the four separate hydraulic cylinders (a.k.a. slave cylinders), present in all the wheels, through the pipes. The whole medium between the pistons of the main cylinder to all four slave cylinders is filled with the brake fluid. When the pressure is applied on the piston of the main cylinder, it distributes the pressure to all four slave cylinders by pushing the brake fluid present in the pipes connecting them. This fluid then pushes the pistons present in the slave cylinders. The piston is connected to the braking pads and pushes them against the disc as the result of transferred pressure. The friction takes place in between the breaking pads and rotors, ultimately stopping the car.This hydraulic braking system follows Pascal's law, which can be seen in the designing of the main cylinder and four slave cylinders. The main cylinder is long and narrow, compared to the other four cylinders, to amplify the braking force applied by the driver. To make it safer, hydraulic brakes usually have two individual hydraulic mechanisms, one backing up should the other fail. The braking system plays an essential role in safety, which is why it needs regular servicing and inspection. Brake failure is a life-threatening issue that can arise due to negligence. Below are the signs that tell you that your brakes are prone to brake failure.Signs of brake failure:Squealing or grinding sound:A high pitched squealing sound could be the sign of pad wear indicators made of steel, which on contact with the rotor causes the squealing sound. This sound is persistent when the vehicle is in motion and comes to an end when brakes are applied. If this sign is ignored, your car's rotor will get damaged and the repair cost for it is too high. The grinding sound could be due to many things, like a piece of gravel stuck in the calliper unit. But this grinding could also be due to absence of brake pads, and sounds you hear could be of grinding of metals, which can create grooves in the rotor.Wobbling and vibrations:Shaking and vibrations felt in the steering when the brakes are applied can be due to the uneven rotor. If there is a slightest of the difference in the thickness of the rotor in a specific section, it will cause wobbly feeling when brakes are applied. An uneven surface rotor may hit the brake pad while spinning, which may press only a small section of the pads material onto the rotor surface. This causes shaking when the brakes are applied due to the bump on the rotor. It can also be due to the calliper not functioning well enough. The calliper facilitates the movement of pads when brakes are applied with the help of piston. However, in some cases piston, due to some damage, don't retract back completely leaving pads in partially 'on' condition, causing shaking.Leaking brake fluid:If there is a leakage of brake fluid from the hydraulic system then brakes won't be effective as they should be. A sign of leakage is the soft brake pedal.Spongy pedal:If you experience no resistance from the pedal and it is lowering down to the floor mat, there might be moisture or air in the cylinder or problem with the main cylinder. Brake pedal usually stops before 1-3 inches above the floor mat.Pulling to one side when braking:It happens when the pressure applied by all the callipers isn't equal, which causes unbalanced stopping. It could be due to the problem in the brake hose or calliper.A burning smell:If you smell something burning while driving, it could be due to the overheating of brakes. Pull the vehicle over to the side of the road, and let the brakes to be cooled. If you continue to drive without allowing brakes to cool, then you might risk the boiling of brake fluid, which can cause brake failure.If you experience any of the signs mentioned above, get your brake repair Nuneaton by a professional, because just by the symptoms, the source of the problem cannot be determined. A thorough inspection of the vehicle is required to understand the underlying issue and the measures to correct it." ]