- 2/24/2025
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It is necessary to change the brakes or brake pads when they wear out and become unable to perform their function, because they are responsible for slowing down and stopping the car, and when they wear out, they will not connect with the rotating brake discs and slow or stop them as they should.
When the brakes wear out, there will be signs that they need to be changed urgently, because neglecting them can lead to other serious issues, and many times neglecting to change them can lead to losing the ability to brake completely and causing a major accident - God forbid -.
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Signs that your car's brakes need to be replaced
There are clear signs that indicate the need to change the brakes in the car, and they are as follows:
Brake pad wear
One of the most important signs that indicate that you should change the brakes in your car is to see signs of wear on the pads responsible for the braking, you can look at them through the holes of the rims or by raising the car on a crane or by removing the tires completely, if the wear is large and its thickness has decreased and is close to the discs, it means that it must be changed immediately.
Brake warning light in the dashboard
Some cars, especially modern ones, have a special light for the brake system that lights up when the brake pads expire or when something goes wrong with the system, so if you notice this light in the dashboard, you should contact the dealership or the mechanic to seek advice to identify and address the issue.
ABS warning light
This very important system works to press the brakes in a smooth and gradual manner that does not lead to their closure even when you press the pedal with full force, and it works directly with the general brake system, and if the brakes in your car wear out, the system sign may light up with an indication that it should be examined by computer diagnoses to identify the issue and address it as soon as possible.
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Loud grinding or squealing sound
If you press the brakes while driving and hear a loud grinding or squeaking sound, this indicates that the brakes are worn and need to be changed, and this sound is caused by the metal part of the brakes coming into contact with the discs to let the driver know that it is time to change them.
Vibrations when braking
If you feel vibrations when stepping on the brakes, this usually indicates that there is a deflection or warp in the rotating brake discs on which the tires are mounted, and these discs can be warped due to a blow to the pavement or wrong installation of tires and several other reasons, so you should pay close attention to these vibrations and address them as soon as possible so that they do not develop.
Brakes become spongy
If you feel that the brake pedal in your car has become spongy and too soft during braking, this may mean a loss of hydraulic pressure in the brakes due to lack of oil caused by a leak in the system or due to another issue, and this issue is important and can often be dangerous, so you must address it as soon as possible.
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The handbrake is soft
You should feel some resistance or pressure when using the hand brake to stop the car, but if you feel that it is soft and has no resistance, this indicates that it has worn out and needs to be changed, and the hand brake is for the rear tires, so you should check it and check all the front tires as well, as they may need to be changed as well.
Increased stopping distance
If you notice that your car is taking longer than usual to stop or slow down after applying the brakes, this indicates that there is something wrong with the brakes or that they have worn out and need to be changed; because wear reduces the friction between the brake pads and discs, and the cause could be a brake oil leak or even mechanical issues in the system.
Vehicle pulls on one side when braking
If your car drifts noticeably to the right or left when you press the brake pedal, it means that the brake pads have more wear on one side than the other, and this issue occurs due to issues with the main brake or the pistons responsible for pressing the pads to the discs.
