When you’re driving, it’s important to know that your brakes are working effectively. A potential accident could occur at any time, and good working brakes can prevent it. Your braking system requires regular maintenance to keep it working smoothly and effectively. As your Chrysler dealer, we can fix any potential brake problem. These are a few signs that you may need a brake repair very soon.
Signs You Need a Brake Repair at Your Chrysler Dealer
Burning Smells When You Brake
Burning metal or chemical smells from your brakes is a sign of brake trouble. Burning metal smells are usually caused by a jammed component that generates friction against other metal components. A rusted brake caliper, for example, can grind against other parts of the braking system. This grinding will produce sparks, a burning smell, and cause additional damage to your braking system.
A strong chemical smell from the brakes can be a sign that your brake fluid is overheating. Your brake system is pressurized, and this pressure increases the heat in the system. Older brake fluid is prone to overheating, and overheated brake fluid can’t produce the hydraulic pressure necessary for your brake system to work effectively. Our technicians will trace the source of the smell and repair the damage.
Damaged Brake Booster
A car’s braking system relies on force and pressure, as the braking system has to stop the weight of your car when it’s moving at speed. When you press down on the brake pedal, you’ll feel resistance from the pressurized brake fluid. Forcing the pressurized fluid through the braking system requires more than normal human strength, which is where the brake booster comes in.
The brake booster is connected to your brake pedal, and it uses a powerful vacuum system to generate 10x human strength to engage the brakes. The booster is a strong component, but if its vacuum system is damaged, the booster will fail. Without this booster, your brake pedal will be very difficult to depress. Our technicians will examine the booster and repair or replace it.
Vibrations When You Brake
When you hit the brakes, the brake calipers are forced against the rotors to slow and stop the wheels. The rotors have a flat, smooth surface which allows calipers to grab them easily and effectively. If your brake pads are wearing out, some of the adhesives can liquify and spread across the rotor.
This adhesive will quickly dry on the rotor surface, but it leaves behind a partially raised surface. When the caliper grabs this irregular surface, you’ll feel vibrations. We can clean the rotors or resurface them if necessary to fix this problem.
If you’re experiencing braking problems, call us right away at Tom O’Brien CDJR – Greenwood.
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