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3 SIGNS YOU MIGHT NEED CAR BRAKE SERVICE When you go to look at them, look for thinned out brake pads. If they’re less than ¼ an inch, it’s time to get your car in for a brake service and get those replaced. The next thing to check is the rotors for each brake in your car. There is supposed to be some texture, but if you find it with several deep grooves, you’re headed for trouble if you don’t get it to a service shop soon. Ways you can feel you need a car brake service The first line of defense against a bad brake experience is nothing more than you being aware of your car and how it’s driving. If you start to notice these three things while you’re behind the wheel you can rest assured that the other two signs are coming up right behind it. • The brakes don’t seem to be responding as well as they used to. It starts small, but if left unchecked ends up with you holding onto the brakes with both feet saying your prayers as you go sliding down the hill. • When you step on the brakes, do you suddenly start swinging left for no apparent reason? (Or right, it all depends on where your brakes are failing.) • Put your foot on the brake and apply light pressure, does the pedal start pulsating and vibrating behind your toes in ways it really shouldn’t be? If any of these apply to your vehicle, get it in to a car brake service, such as Brake Works, right away! Two convenient locations to serve you in San Antonio, contact us today.
