Your car’s brakes are among the most important components of your car, which is why it’s crucial to know when they need replacing. Brakes work by creating friction with the tires, so they will eventually wear out and can start causing damage to other parts of the car. Don’t get caught on the road with faulty brakes.

Here are four ways to check if your brakes need replacing:

1. Brake Light - the easiest sign: The Brake Warning Light turns on. Sure, it sounds simple enough, but we often tend to ignore warning lights despite their importance. Do not drive your car.

2. Squeaking or grinding noise whenever the brakes are applied: If it sounds like a whistle got caught in the exhaust pipe, it’s time to replace your brakes. Use caution when driving.

3. Steering wheel becomes shaky: That could indicate a problem with your brakes. Similarly, pulsations in the brake pedal can also point to an issue. Do not drive the car; have one of our mechanics come to you.

4. Increased stopping distance: If you have to start applying your brakes much earlier than usual, it’s a sign you need to change your brakes. Use caution to drive to a safe place.

If you noticed all these signs in your car, then its time to visit your mechanic

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http://www.autoreportng.com/2017/03/signs-to-note-when-your-brakes-need.html

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Brake away from your troubles, period.

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Ogbomosho bound drivers will not observed that until the brakes fail at OJUTU bridge

How often should one replace break pads?

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This OP is definitely from USA.

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i started seeing the no1 last week, i thought na electric problem. so i just turn the headlights on, then off again. But immediately i press the break again the warning light comes back on. lol

My Camry 2001 model always showing brake light.. thought it was for handbrake..
even after returning the handbrake the light won't off

I had No.2 experience recently and I took precaution to drive straight the mechanic.

You may av to press the brake like 2 to 3 times befr the car will eventually stop.

my acura mdx 2003 model brake light indicator showing does the brake has its on light or hand brake this i don't understand

Another thing u notice break oil go down often.

I kinda notice some small grinding like small stones which the mechanic confirmed and replaced with the old brakes but the noise is still there but not much, soonest I will change it.
Besides is there a way the new brake pads I brought that didn't stay long and start having the grinding sounds due to stones be smoothen? If yes how.
Thanks

May God touch the heart of all drivers in Nigeria to pay attention to all warnings in Their car.

If E no be God, One driver nearly broke my leg on march 18 on the bike while I was coming back from Church. Him con dey beg say na brake failure as the brake suddenly stop working . #Gratefulheart.

Anytime your Brakes needs Replacement you will notice Increase in speed of your Car and you will be enjoying it till you will apply the brakes and its a Crash

This happens to me around Sango Bus stop Ogun State on my way to Ikeja Last year
I was crusing high and everything seems fine and i notice an increament in my entire car Movement
B4 then have been hearing a squerling Sound but i never Mind

I was in to Overtake a Commercial Vanagin Bus when at my passenger side there was another Bus picking passenger on the Road

I halt immediately but my Brake wount respond did that 3times b4 my Car Drag itself and lo and behold it was a big Bang Boooom

Many people were injured ,my Car Damaged, and i was Shiffering like a Monkey that catch Cold.
It was a Bad Experience

fuckerstard:
How often should one replace break pads?

It depends on the car usage, if you travel a lot, the brake pads wear out faster.
However, it should be routinely checked by your mechanic at every oil change.

I'm currently experiencing no 2 & I just changed the break pads of the two front tyres like 3 weeks ago.