Brake Repair: How Do I Know When My Vehicle Needs New Brakes?

When a brake master cylinder begins to go bad or fails, you will notice a soft or squishy feeling when you press down on the brakes. When constant pressure is maintained on the pedal (like at a stop light), it will begin to sink to the floor and go farther down than normal as the brake fluid leaks internally in the master cylinder. This is called "extended travel." When this occurs you will have to "pump" the pedal to regain normal pressure and to keep the car from moving forward as the brakes slowly release. The red brake warning dash light should come on to indicate low fluid, or excessive movement "travel." Don’t delay in calling your auto mechanic for a brake repair for the safety of you and your passengers.

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What else could indicate that my vehicle requires a brake repair? An external fluid leak is a visible indicator of a necessary brake repair. The master cylinder usually has a plastic reservoir that holds the brake fluid. This reservoir is mounted to the metal part of the master cylinder by rubber grommets, which can develop leaks as they age.

Another indication of a needed brake repair is when the metal lines that are attached to the master cylinder leak at the threaded connections. It can also leak from the back of the master cylinder due to the internal O-rings. When this happens, the fluid will drip down the power brake booster, indicating that you should have your vehicle’s brakes inspected.

Here are a few things you can check out first:

• Check the fluid level and determine if more is needed

• Check the cap and make sure it is fits snug on the cylinder

• Make sure the cap is not leaking or showing obvious signs of past leakage

• Visually inspect the cylinder externally for fluid leaks.

So if your vehicle experiences any of the above symptoms, don’t delay having your vehicle’s brakes checked out by a trusted auto mechanic fairly soon.

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