Are you hearing more sounds out of your brakes than you expect to hear? There might be some reasons for that, and some of them are normal. 2000 Auto has the information you need about the causes of noisy brakes.
The Brakes Are or Have Been Wet
Your car’s brakes are meant to stand up to the elements somewhat, of course, but that doesn’t mean that those elements don’t affect them. Water, in particular, can make your car’s brakes sound terrible. Ideally, that’s temporary until the brakes dry out. If rust forms on any of the brake parts, though, you might hear quite a bit of noise.
There’s Glazing on the Brake Pads
Glazing on your car’s brake pads is more common than you might realize. If the brake pads heat up quite a lot and then cool down again quickly, they’re more likely to form a light layer of glaze on the surface. When you apply the brakes again, you’ll hear that glazing get ground away by the rotor and it may not sound all that appealing. This isn’t harmful as long as the glazing isn’t too severe.
Your Brake Pads Are Worn
As your car’s brakes operate, they wear down the brake pads. That’s all a part of how the brakes are designed to function, so this isn’t bad news. Most brake pads have something built into them called a wear tab. As the brake pad wears down to this tab, it makes a squealing noise as it makes contact with the rotors. This is your sign to get your brake pads replaced.
There’s Damage Elsewhere in the Brake System
Finally, if there is a problem anywhere else in your car’s brake system, you might hear some unusual noises because of that damage. When you do hear new noises, particularly in systems like your car’s brakes, it’s vital that you get them inspected right away. That allows you to catch problems before they become big repairs that you could have otherwise avoided.
Brake noise is sometimes no big deal, but it’s important that you don’t take chances with safety. Give us a call today at 2000 Auto in Melbourne, FL and we’ll be happy to inspect your brakes for you. That way you’ll know for sure if the noise is normal or if it’s something that you need to be concerned about. We’re also here for all of your routine brake maintenance.