Brake problem troubleshooting and brake repair are listed below for your guide in determining the reason behind similar to your brake problem.
On this page of all about auto repair, you will find car brake repair troubleshooting and diagnosis. The troubleshooting guide indicated on this page is just the basic guide from mechanic previous experiences. Scroll down below to look at different troubleshooting information about car brakes.
Brake Problem Troubleshooting and Brake Repair
When Car Shakes When Braking it's a Brake or Bearing Problem
When a car shakes when applying brakes, it's a problem with the Brake or Bearing, misalignment of the brake shoe or brake drum is the usual cause. Read more » When Car Shakes When Braking--Grinding Noise When Braking
Grinding noise when braking is an indication of excessively worn brake pads for disc brake type or excessively worn brake shoes for drum brake type. Read more » Grinding Noise When Braking--What Causes Brake Light on Dash to Stay on
What causes brake light on dash to Stay on. Brake system fault, low brake fluid, slightly engaged parking brake, imbalance pressure on the brake. Read more » What Causes Brake Light on Dash to Stay on--Brake Pedal Goes to Floor Is It Bad
The brake pedal goes to the floor because of low brake fluid or worn-out brake lining. Is it bad if your brake pedal goes to the floor? Read more » Brake Pedal Goes to Floor--What Causes the ABS Light to Come on and Go Off
What causes the ABS light to come on and go off is a fault somewhere in the Antilock Brake System usually, the wheel speed sensor is faulty. Read more » What Causes the ABS Light to Come on and Go Off--What does it mean When the Brakes are Hit and the Steering Shakes?
What does it mean when you hit the brakes and your steering shakes? Well, obviously since the steering wheel shakes when the brake is hit then it is an indication of the problem on the car front end specifically the front brakes.Learn more >>> What does it mean When the Brakes are Hit and the Steering Shakes?Grinding Noise When I Brake
Grinding noise or also known as brake groan in a technical point of view is the noise caused when metals are rubbed together. The noise occurs when the metal base of the pad is rubbed together with the rotor when the pad is worn out completely.Learn more >>> Grinding Noise When I BrakeLow Brake Fluid Makes the Brake Light Comes On and Off
If the brake warning lights come on and off while driving, the possible reason is that that the car has low brake fluid. Because there is a sensor located on the top of the fluid reservoir that causes the brake warning light to go on when the brake fluid low or the level is below the minimum.Learn more >>> Low Brake Fluid Makes the Brake Light Comes On and OffSteering Wheel Shakes When Braking
If you run into a problem of steering wheel shakes when braking there are two possible reasons, first is a warped front disc and the second is a loose or worn out front wheel bearing. Both create shaking on the steering wheel especially when the brake pedal is depressed. The shaking of the steering wheel is so extreme that it can easily be felt by the driver.Learn more >>> Steering Wheel Shakes When BrakingSticking Brake Caliper Symptoms
First, you should know if the brake which is not releasing (i.e. "dragging", as they say) is a front brake or rear brake. Undoubtedly, if you are already fairly sure which of the four brakes it is which is dragging. However, unless you're 100% sure, you may want to do the following quick test.Learn more >>> Sticking Brake Caliper SymptomsHard Brake Pedal Manual Brakes
Car's has power brakes and their purpose is to make braking easier. When something is wrong with the power brake unit, it requires a lot more effort on the driver's part to stop the car. Most cars are equipped with vacuum-assisted power brake units. This type uses vacuum from the engine to help in applying the brakes.Learn more >>> Hard Brake Pedal Manual BrakesAre Squealing Brakes Dangerous?
No, squealing brakes are not dangerous but it does not mean that it can be neglected either when you heard squealing on the brakes. Squealing noise from car brakes consists of two reasons, one is the brake pads are low and is needed to be replaced. Second is the brake pads is vibrating at a very high frequency. Learn more >>> Are Squealing Brakes Dangerous?Brand New Brake Caliper Sticking
If the brake pedal is binding, an incomplete retraction of the brake pedal is causing brake drag. As indicated, the brake pedal is binding (i.e. it's not fully retracting). So basically, the brake pedal is always "down" somewhat and hence, the brakes are always applied or "on" somewhat. Learn more >>> Brand New Brake Caliper StickingBrake Pedal Vibrates While Applying Brakes
if the brake pedal vibrates not only during very heavy braking but there is also vibration coming from mainly the front end then misalignment between front pads and discs is causing the problem. OK, very briefly, the front end and front brakes are sort of "tied" together. Since the front end vibrates while braking, the problem must have something to do with the front brakes, right? Learn more >>> Brake Pedal Vibrates While Applying BrakesHow to Fix Spongy Brake
When you step on the brake, the pedal feels spongy or if you feel a soft spongy brake it means there is a problem with your brake. Do you know what can cause a soft spongy brake pedal? A soft spongy brake pedal is a brake pedal which when the brake pedal is depressed it feels soft like a sponge.Learn more >>> How to Fix Spongy BrakeWhy Brakes Make Squeak Sound When Braking
When you step down on the brake pedal brakes making noise when stopping, if the brake pedal is fairly low then the brake pad wear sensor is the one making a squealing noise. The brakes squeak when stopping slow. As indicated above, the brake pedal is low and since the brake pedal is low this generally means the pads are low.Learn more >>> Why Brakes Make Squeak Sound When BrakingMesothelioma Asbestos in Brakes Exposure and Risk of Disease
Asbestos has been used in the manufacturing of brake pads and linings, clutch facings, and gaskets for decades. Many people assume that asbestos has been completely banned from use, but many of these products are still used on vehicles today.Learn more >>> Mesothelioma Asbestos in Brakes Exposure and Risk of DiseaseReasons Why Brake Pedal Goes to Floor
When the brake pedal is press and you notice that it goes down further than normal and the car seems longer to stop when applying the brake, there are two possible reasons that causing this kind of problem. It's either the car has low brake fluid or the brake shoe is worn out. Learn more >>> Reasons Why Brake Pedal Goes to FloorCar Shakes When Braking
Do you encounter the problem wherein your entire car is shaking especially during braking when the brake pedal is depressed? The shaking is so extreme that it felt like the car will break loose. Well, the most common reason is the problem on the rear brake specifically the alignment between the brake shoe and the brake drum. Most often whenever your car shakes while braking the following is wrong with the rear brakes.Learn more >>> Car Shakes When BrakingSymptoms of Low Brake Fluid
What are the signs of low brake fluid? Well, if the brake light indicator is flickering especially while you drive on a bumpy road then it is possible that the brake fluid is low. Signs of Low Brake Fluid The signs of low brake fluid are the yellow low brake fluid dashboard warning lights symbol with exclamation character inside a circle when the ignition key is turn on this low brake fluid light will be lit. Learn more >>> Symptoms of Low Brake FluidDo you want more videos about auto repair?
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