Brakes are the most efficient and effective way to control your speed, allowing you to stop exactly when needed. If your brakes are damaged, you’ll need to visit your Chrysler dealer for a brake repair. These are a few signs you have problems with your brakes.
3 Signs You Need a Brake Repair at Your Chrysler Dealer
Pulling to One Side
When you hit the brakes, the brake calipers positioned above the rotors close on either side of the rotors. The calipers contain brake pads that generate friction against the smooth rotors and bring your car to a stop. All of the calipers should engage at the same time for the brakes to work effectively. If your car pulls to one side when you brake, you have a brake problem.
A car pulls to one side because the brake on the opposite side has failed. This failure prevents the wheel from stopping, and your car will turn in the direction of the working brake. This failure could be caused by a damaged caliper that fails to close on the rotor or by a blockage in the brake hose. Our technicians will check the affected brake and repair the problem for you.
Brake Fluid Leak
Unlike many other fluids in your car, leaking brake fluid can be difficult to spot. The brake fluid is slightly yellow and looks similar to cooking oil. Brake fluid is essential for the braking system, as it generates the hydraulic pressure that forces the calipers against the rotors. A fluid leak will drop the pressure in the system and reduce the effectiveness of your brakes.
A fluid leak can develop in several places, including rusted brake lines, worn brake hoses, or a leak in the brake fluid reservoir. One of the first signs you’ll experience is a lack of resistance when you step on the brake pedal. The reduced resistance is caused by falling pressure in the braking system. We’ll examine your braking system and find the source of the leak. Once the leak is sealed, we’ll refill your brake fluid.
Stiff Brake Pedal
As we’ve seen, you should always feel resistance when you step on the brake pedal. Resistance will increase as you apply pressure, but it should never feel uncomfortable pressing down on the pedal. A stiff brake pedal means that the brake pedal booster has been damaged.
The brake pedal booster uses a vacuum system to enable you to apply more pressure with less effort. if the vacuum system has been compromised, the booster won’t work, and pressing the pedal will feel like a leg press exercise. We can replace a damaged booster to fix this problem.
If you suspect a brake problem, call our service department ASAP at Charbonneau Chrysler Center.
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