Navigating Brake Repairs At Your Chevrolet Dealership

Pulling to One Side

When you hit the brakes, you expect your car to stop almost instantly, as it’s designed to. If you experience the strange situation of your car turning to the left or right when you brake, this is a sign of brake trouble. Each wheel has a set of calipers positioned above it, and these calipers grab and squeeze against the rotors to bring them to a stop simultaneously.

A rusted or jammed caliper may not grab the rotor, and this will cause the affected rotor to continue to move. If this happens, your car will turn in the direction of the working caliper until it’s brought to a stop by the other wheels. We’ll examine the caliper and repair or replace it, and your brakes will work correctly again.

Spongy Brake Pedal

The brake fluid is highly pressurized to enable the braking system to work effectively. You can feel this pressure as resistance when you press down on the brake pedal. The harder you push down on the pedal, the more resistance you’ll experience. If you feel little resistance when you push down, this is known as a spongy or soft pedal.

This situation is usually caused by a blockage in the brake hoses or a brake fluid leak. The lack of resistance is dangerous, as it means that your brakes won’t respond as effectively as they should when you need them. Our technicians will examine your braking system and identify and repair the cause of the problem.

Brake Warning Light

There are two brake lights on your dash. The one is for the ABS, which prevents your wheels from skidding if they start to skid. The second brake light applies to your brakes and the hand brake. If there is a problem in your braking system, one of these lights will illuminate to warn of the issue. An illuminated ABS light means driving will be more dangerous, particularly in wet conditions.

An illuminated brake light may be caused by an issue with the handbrake, or it might represent a deeper issue in the braking system. We’ll need to investigate to determine the exact cause of the problem, and then we’ll repair it.

Brake problems are usually quick to repair, and fixing them will give you the peace of mind that you can drive safely. If you have any issues with your brakes, schedule service ASAP at Coughlin Chevrolet GM of Newark in Newark, OH.

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