- 2/19/2025
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As you know, the brake system in the car is one of the most important systems of all, as it is responsible for slowing down and stopping the car completely when needed by pressing the pedal or through automatic safety and driver assistance systems.
Therefore, this system must be healthy and trouble-free all the time; because any malfunction in it will affect the movement of the car, but there are malfunctions that are dangerous and will lead to major accidents - God forbid - so you should pay attention to these issues, but you must recognize them first.
You should know that Motorgy offers you used cars for sale in Kuwait that are fully inspected, especially the brake system, so you can buy your dream car knowing its full mechanical condition and be safe on the road all the time.
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The most important brake issues in your car
Learn about the most important issues that affect your car's braking system:
Annoying squealing sound
One of the most important and most common issues affecting the brake system is a loud and annoying squeaking sound when using the brakes, and this sound is caused by the contact of the metal part installed on the brake pads with the rotating brake discs, indicating the end of the life of the pads and that they are now unable to brake well and need to be changed as soon as possible, so that the braking is correct and to keep the surface of the discs from scratches, cracks, and others.
Low brake oil level
A low brake oil level usually indicates a leak in the system, which may pose a serious risk to your safety, so you should check all visible and hidden components of the brake system, especially the parts that are known to leak oil, such as hoses, gaskets and others, and if you don't know where it is, ask to consult the mechanic or the dealership so that the necessary measures can be taken to fix the leak without causing other damage or another issue.
Low pedal
Low pedal means that the pedal goes down to the ground a lot more than usual when pressed, and this is usually caused by the pistons sticking to the drum brakes and failing to compensate for the natural wear that occurs to the brakes, and here you should take the car to the dealership or mechanic to repress them or perhaps they may be damaged and need a new kit or new brake pads, and here you should take the car to the dealership or mechanic to repress them.
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The pedal becomes too soft and spongy
When you press the pedal and find that it is very soft as if you are stepping on a sponge, this issue is caused by the presence of air in the brake system either as a result of improper air discharge, or due to loss of oil or its level is very low, and the solution here is to bleed the system according to the method recommended by the car manufacturer.
The pedal is hard and stiff
Another issue you may encounter is that the pedal becomes hard and stiff when braking, usually due to an issue in the hydraulic system, a blockage in one of the pipes, or a malfunction in the brake booster system, and although this issue is rare, it doesn't hurt to know what it is so you won't be surprised if it happens to your car.
The pedal doesn't return to its place after braking
A major and dangerous issue that occurs in the brakes is that the pedal does not return to its place after braking, and this is a dangerous condition caused by the wear of seals or internal rubber gaskets in the master cylinder, or a leak in the hydraulic system that leads to the loss of pedal pressure, and if this issue happens to you, you must stop the car immediately to avoid an accident due to loss of braking ability, and although you will be able to brake in this case, but it will be a simple and incomplete braking.
Brake pads sticking to the rotors
Another issue that may occur in the brake system is the sticking of the pads to the discs during movement, and this will cause the car to veer to one side and reduce engine torque, in addition to increasing fuel consumption, and this issue is caused by weak or broken intake springs in the cylinder pistons, a jammed or worn piston in the main brake, or badly worn mounting bolts or bushings.
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Vibrations during braking
If you feel strong vibrations during braking, especially at high speeds, this indicates the presence of corrosion in the rotating brake disk, which is the disk that the brake pads press to slow or stop the car, and when it wears or occurs on its surface, you will feel it when braking without a doubt, especially when it is deep or sharp, and here you have to turn the disk or replace it with a new one from the dealership.
Steering wheel vibration
The vibrations you feel in the steering wheel when you press the pedal indicate that the brake torque is different, that is, the braking force is not distributed to all tires with the same strength, if it is stronger on the right side, you will feel the vibrations as the car swerves to the right side and vice versa, and this defect is usually related to deposits on the discs or an issue with one of the brakes.
ABS issue
The function of the ABS system is to prevent the brakes from locking on the rotating discs. When you step on the brakes, the system activates the braking process and stops it quickly, and this helps prevent the car from skidding and swerving on the road, and since it is connected to the main brake system, you may encounter an issue with it that affects the overall braking system and its warning light will appear in the dashboard.
