Your Chrysler’s brakes are essential for form safe driving, as they allow you to stop your car when you need to in seconds. The braking system consists of a variety of components, all of which require regular maintenance to operate speedily and effectively. As your Chrysler dealership in Paris, TN, we can tell you a few signs that you may need to visit us for a brake repair.
Signs You Need a Brake Repair at Your Chrysler Dealership
Burning Smell When You Brake
Brake fluid is essential for your braking system, as it provides the hydraulic power the system needs to work effectively. Pressure from the brake fluid forces the pins out of the brake calipers, and this causes them to close on the moving wheel rotors. Brake pads inside the calipers generate friction against the rotors, and this slows and stops your car.The fluid should be changed every two years on average as it slowly becomes more susceptible to heat. If you smell a strong burning chemical smell when you brake, your brake fluid is overheating. If the brake fluid gets too hot, it won’t be able to generate hydraulic pressure, and your brakes won’t work. We’ll check your brake fluid and replace it if it’s old.Leaking Brake Fluid
Brake fluid is highly pressurized. This high pressure is essential, as the brakes must for a car weighing over 4,000 lbs to come to a stop almost instantly. Wear and tear due to age and the high pressure in the system can cause leaks in the rubber brake hoses. Worn or damaged parts like seals or gaskets can also cause fluid to leak out.If you have a fluid leak, one of the first signs you’ll notice is reduced resistance when you step on the pedal. This lowered resistance is a warning that your brakes need to be checked ASAP. As the braking system loses fluid, the pressure will reduce, and your brakes can fail. Our technicians will find the source of the leak and permanently seal it.Pulling to One Side
If you hit the brakes and your car pulls to the side and continues to move, you have a brake problem. As we saw above, the brake calipers grip both sides of the wheel rotors and generate friction to stop the rotors. All the calipers clamp onto the rotors simultaneously to stop your car. If your car turns to one side, it means that the caliper on one side of your car hasn’t engaged.A rusted or damaged caliper might not clamp onto its assigned rotor, which allows the rotor to continue to move until it is finally stopped when the other wheels stop moving. An air bubble or a blockage in the brake hose can also prevent the caliper from engaging. We’ll examine the affected caliper and fix the problem. Brake problems get worse over time. Call us today at Peppers CDJR.
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