{"id":379,"date":"2022-09-12T09:36:35","date_gmt":"2022-09-12T09:36:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/sheehy\/?p=379"},"modified":"2023-08-07T13:50:29","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T13:50:29","slug":"how-to-identify-bad-brakes-in-a-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sheehy.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-bad-brakes-in-a-car\/","title":{"rendered":"Brake Inspection at Sheehy Auto Stores"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Identify Bad Brakes in a Car<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you facing trouble braking? Your brakes must be in proper working condition to ensure your safety on the road. Join us at Sheehy Auto Stores to learn how to identify bad brakes in a car. Continue reading for more information.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sheehy.com\/new-vehicles-virginia-maryland-and-washington-dc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Our Inventory<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sheehy.com\/contact-sheehy-auto-stores-in-maryland-and-virginia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Signs of Bad Brakes&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>There are various telltale signs that can help you identify a faulty braking system.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your brake lights turn on, it indicates that your vehicle has detected a problem with the brakes, and you should bring your car in for an inspection. Squealing, grinding noises, and squeaking are also common indicators of brake issues.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The brake pads may have worn out, and the two metal parts could be rubbing against each other. If you do not immediately take your car in for repairs, this issue may lead to much more expensive repairs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sheehy.com\/blog\/where-to-get-a-vehicle-inspection-done-in-washington-dc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vehicle Inspection Services near Washington, DC<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Did you notice vibrations in your steering wheel or brake pedal when you applied the brakes? If this occurs, the rotors may be getting warped, and you should not delay your service visit any further.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The last signal towards immediate brake repair and replacement is if you are facing a delayed response from the brakes. If it requires more stopping time or requires you to press hard to stop, it indicates that the brakes are nearing the end of their lifespan.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/148\/2022\/09\/07134808\/New-brake-disc_b.jpg\" alt=\"Handling a new brake disc\" class=\"wp-image-490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/148\/2022\/09\/07134808\/New-brake-disc_b.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/148\/2022\/09\/07134808\/New-brake-disc_b-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/148\/2022\/09\/07134811\/Worn-out-brake-disc_b.jpg\" alt=\"An old, rusted brake disc\" class=\"wp-image-491\" width=\"402\" height=\"261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/148\/2022\/09\/07134811\/Worn-out-brake-disc_b.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/148\/2022\/09\/07134811\/Worn-out-brake-disc_b-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Any of the indicators mentioned above should be taken seriously, and you should get the brakes inspected at the earliest.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sheehy.com\/blog\/3-tips-to-improve-your-vehicles-fuel-economy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Can I Increase the Fuel Economy of my Vehicle?<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you suspect something wrong with your brakes? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sheehy.com\/sheehy-dealership-locations-in-maryland-and-virginia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schedule<\/a> a brake inspection service at Sheehy Auto Stores and have our experienced technicians take a look at your vehicle and resolve any possible problems. Feel free to reach out to the dealership for further assistance.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We look forward to seeing you soon!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Identify Bad Brakes in a Car&nbsp; Are you facing trouble braking? Your brakes must be in proper working condition to ensure your safety on the road. Join us at Sheehy Auto Stores to learn how to identify bad brakes in a car. Continue reading for more information.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":489,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[13],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"How to Identify Bad Brakes in a Car. Know more about it and schedule service at Sheehy Auto Stores. 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