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A healthy braking system allows you full control over your Hyundai’s speed and enables you to stop where and when you want to. If your brakes aren’t working as well as they should be, it’s important to visit your Hyundai dealer for a brake repair ASAP. These are a few signs that your brakes could be in trouble.
Brake Warning Light
An illuminated dash warning light is always a sign that something is wrong. Your Hyundai has two brake lights, one represents the brakes, and the other represents the ABS. These lights automatically illuminate when your engine starts and should go out within seconds. If either light remains on, something is amiss.
An illuminated brake light could mean that your handbrake is still engaged, and releasing the brake will cause the light to go out. If the light remains on, you could have a brake fluid leak. Brake fluid is vital for the braking system as it provides the hydraulic power that allows the system to work. An illuminated ABS light means this system is malfunctioning and needs to be checked. Our experts will identify the cause of the problem and repair it.
Rusted Caliper
Calipers are positioned above each wheel rotor. When you jam on the brakes, the brake fluid forces the calipers to close on either side of each wheel rotor. The calipers contain brake pads, which generate friction against the wheel rotors, and this action brings your wheels to a stop.
The calipers are exposed to water, mud, and snow. Over time, if your brakes aren’t serviced, water on the calipers can cause rust. A rusted caliper can jam when you brake, and this prevents it from stopping its rotor from moving. If this happens, you’ll notice that your Hyundai will turn to one side when you apply the brakes. We can fix this issue by replacing the affected caliper.
Vibrations When You Brake
Under normal circumstances, your brakes should bring your Hyundai to a smooth stop exactly as they’re designed to. If you feel a vibration when you brake, this usually means that the surface of one or more rotors is no longer completely smooth. Fast and efficient braking requires a smooth rotor surface, as the calipers must be able to easily grip the rotors.
The heat generated by braking can cause friction material covering a brake pad to stick to the rotor surface. In time, this material will gradually build up on the rotor and create an uneven surface. If the caliper grabs the uneven surface, you automatically feel a vibration. We can solve this problem by cleaning or resurfacing the rotor.
Worn or damaged brakes can cause an accident. Visit our service department today at Mtn. View Hyundai in Ringgold, GA.
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