How To Tell If You Need New Brakes | Gaithersburg, MD

King Kia knows that it feels like all you do everyday is go, go, go. But, what happens when you need to stop? When was the last time you had your braking system checked? Brakes wear out gradually, so you may not notice if your ability to slow or stop begins to decline. Listed below are a few indicators that it’s time to give you brakes a break and get them checked out. And you can do so with King Kia’s diligently trained experts! We offer top notch car and truck brake repair at affordable prices at our facility here in Gaithersburg, MD. Your safety is our first priority. Make a service appointment with a King Kia maintenance professional today! 

Signs That You Need New Brakes:

• You hear a squealing noise when you brake. 
  • Most brake pads are manufactured with wear indicators. These metal tabs along the top of your brake pads will scrape against the rotors when the pads are worn down to a dangerous level; creating an awful noise as a result. 

• Your car is taking longer to come to a complete stop.
  • When your brake pads make contact with your rotor for extended periods of time, both components heat up and become worn, decreasing their ability to generate the friction needed to bring your car to a full stop in a timely manner.

• Your car is pulling to one side when you brake.
  • This could indicate that the brake pads on one side of your vehicle are more worn out than the pads on the other side. This will cause your car to pull in one direction when stopping and puts stress on your steering rack. 

• Your brakes vibrate or stutter when pressed.
  • This issue arises when the binding resin holding the brake pads together is smeared across the rotor due to excessive heat and pad wear down. It is known as “glazing” and can be very dangerous if unchecked.

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