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Warning Sign: You'll hear a noise while braking.
If you hear your vehicle's brakes grind, you can do one of three things - ignore the sound until it gets worse, turn up your car's stereo so you don't hear it, or take your vehicle to Cavalier Ford Greenbrier's Service Department to have them checked immediately. Typically, noise from the brakes indicates a problem with their brake pads. Serving as the surface of the brake, pads will naturally wear down over time. In fact, some are designed to make noise when they are worn to alert you it's time for new ones.
Service Department Solution: Replace Pads, Discs, or Rotors
Replacing brake pads is fairly inexpensive; however, if you wait, you may wear the pads right through and then your vehicle's discs or rotors may be impacted.
Warning Sign: Mushy feeling
If, when you put your foot to the brake pedal, it suddenly feels like you are pumping air instead of solid brakes, you need to get them checked.
Service Department Solution: After troubleshooting and diagnosing your vehicle's brakes, your dealership's team of service technicians might find that there's a leak in the line or that you need new brake pads or shoes.
Warning Sign: Brake Warning Light
If the brake symbol on your vehicle's dashboard stays on or its computer-controlled system informs you that your brakes need attention, heed the warning. Even if your brakes feel perfectly fine and you don't hear any unusual noise still get your vehicle checked. While it could be simply something with the computer system, it could also be a possible brake system failure.
Service Department Solution: Tweak the Computer System or Fix the Brakes
Depending upon what they find, the certified brake technicians at Cavalier's Dealership might simply need to address your computer system or install new brakes.
Warning Sign: Low Brake Fluid
If your brake fluid is low, your vehicle's brake pads or brake shoes might be worn. If you recently just topped off your brake fluid and your brakes are relatively new, however, it could be a leak somewhere in your brake system.
Service Department Solution: Locate & Repair the Leak
Properly locating a leak in your brake system takes some time, and it's best to leave your vehicle in the hands of a skilled technician. Once the specialist has observed where the brake fluid is coming from, the proper solution can then be implemented.
Opting to go to the local garage down to get your vehicle's brakes fixed can often prove to be regrettable; however, choosing a trustworthy, established service department that employs only top-notch technicians can save you a lot of money, stress, and additional repairs in the long run. To have your brakes checked professionally, visit Cavalier Ford Greenbrier 1515 South Military Highway in Chesapeake. From Virginia Beach, take I-264W to Norfolk; head toward I-64W/US-13W Military Highway toward Richmond; take 14A toward Interstate 664; follow signs for Norfolk; take 13A to Military Highway; the dealership is on the right. Call at (888) 711-1245.