Brake Service
| Vehicle Problem? | Its Cause? | You Must … |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle brake pedal is hard | Several potential causes: Brakes poorly adjusted Pads and/or linings worn Faulty power brake booster Low engine vacuum (power brakes) | Get the booster checked Get the engine vacuum checked |
| Low or soft brake pedal | Several Potential Causes: Low fluid level – possible small leak Leaking hoses and/or lines. Frozen caliper slides because caliper slides are rusted and/or seized | You must get brakes professionally checked. Get lines, hoses checked for leaks |
| With repeated hard stopping, pressure causes the brake pedal to fade. | Several potential causes: Leaking master cylinder or wheel cylinders Leaking hoses and/or lines Brake fluid problematic | get fluid exchanged / Flushed Brake system master cylinder needs to be examined for leaks Check lines, hoses for leaks Check brake fluid. |
| The vehicle pulls to one side or the brakes grab | Several potential causes: Tire pressure not correct Seized or rusted caliper Contaminated brake material Loose-fitting or calipers askew | Correct the tire pressure If pads are contaminated then replace them. Get the caliper mountings inspected |
| Brakes chatter or shake | Several potential causes: Worn out brake material Heat checked drumsWarped Rotors Drums out-of-round Caliper seized or rusted Excessive heat | Get the brakes checked professionalyGet the rotor checked for excessive run out or warpage |
| Brake system warning light stays “on”. | Several potential causes: Low brake fluid Leak - lines, hoses, calipers or cylinders Btrake material could be worn out Differential pressure valve not correct. | Have a professional technician check as to why the light remains “on”. Correction necessary. |
| Brakes drag (will not release) | Several potential causes: Faulty brake adjustment Parking brake or cable rusted and or seized Faulty master cylinder Caliper or Cylinder pistons seized | Get the brakes checked immediately Get the parking brake cable checked. Water frequently freezes here during winter season. Get the brake system checked Get the calipers checked |
Solution & Brake System Check: Brake Fluid Exchange
- Remove old oxidized fluid and sludge
- Removes all moisture from system
- Reduces corrosion of brake system
- Replaces with DOT 4 brake fluid.
Need an Emergency Towing Number?
Some brake problems mean you shouldn’t move your vehicle until your technician fixes it. Here are some of our numbers to keep with you… put them in your car, so you have them anytime you need them.
Serving Waukesha, Washington & surrounding counties.
262-628-1932, ext.#3
