Whether you’ve had your Kia for just a couple of years or owned your Kia for a decade, you have to perform regular maintenance on your vehicle to ensure it is safe for the road. This includes keeping your brakes in working condition. We don’t often think about our brakes until they don’t work, which is not a good idea, as it can turn into a lengthy and expensive repair. Learn to recognize the signs that your car needs a brake repair by reading below!
1. Squeaking or Grinding Noises
When brake pads start wearing out, you’ll hear a squeaking or squealing noise when you press on your brake pedal. This is an intentional design to make drivers aware that their brake pads need to be replaced soon. If you ignore the noise for long enough, you can start hearing a grinding noise, which is indicative of a larger problem. This means that the brake pad could be completely gone and you’re now squeezing the rotor when you brake.
2. Brake Light Comes On
Of course, the more obvious sign that you need to have your brakes inspected is if your car’s brake light comes on. When you see the brake light, it’s typically letting you know that you need more brake fluid, but it could be an indication of a bigger problem with your brakes. You should get your vehicle to a Kia Service Center quickly for brake diagnostic.
3. Brake Pedal Feels Squishy
If your brake starts to feel differently when you press on it, pay attention to the change. A squishy feeling, which may also feel like it’s taking longer for your vehicle to stop when you push the pedal, could mean that your car is leaking brake fluid. There are other brake problems that this could indicate as well, so it’s important that you bring your vehicle in for service right away to avoid making the problem worse.
4. Burning Smell When You Brake
When there is a burning smell when you press on the brakes, this is an indication that you have been “riding” the brakes or using them too often. This is a frequent occurrence when you’re coming down a steep slope and have to use your brakes to keep the vehicle in control. You want to let your brakes cool down before continuing when this happens. Then, schedule an appointment to have your brakes inspected right away.
5. Steering Wheel Shakes
If your steering wheel shakes when you brake, or it pulls to one side, it could mean that your rotor is warped and needs to get straightened out. Your brake pads are not able to apply to the rotor evenly, which is causing your steering wheel to vibrate as you work to keep your car straight. This is a brake condition that will likely need repair by an experienced mechanic.
Visit for Professional Kia Brake Repair in Frederick, MD
Your Kia’s brakes are critical to keeping you and your passengers safe on the road. This is not a maintenance issue that you can afford to delay, and we want to keep your Kia running great. Schedule a brake service at DARCARS Kia of Frederick to get your brakes inspected and repaired by certified technicians!
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