We know a lot about brakes here at Trojan Auto Care, and one thing we know for sure is that your brakes should not squeal all the time. In fact, your brakes should be silent when you use them. Any type of noise indicates a problem with the brake system. If your brakes are making noise, or if your vehicle is vibrating when you apply the brakes, call our shop to schedule an appointment right away for a brake inspection. Here are common reasons why brakes squeal all the time.
Pad Warning
The brake squealing could be a warning that your brake pads are getting too low. There may be an indicator embedded in your brake pads that makes noise when you use the brakes or while you are driving. This indicator is designed to let you know that the brake pads only have 1/4-inch of the surface left and they need to be replaced as soon as possible.
Worn Brake Pads
Your brakes might also squeal if the pads have worn down and you don’t have an indicator sensor. If it’s been 30,000 miles since you’ve had your brake pads changed, and the brakes are squealing each time you use them, you are overdue for a brake inspection and possibly a brake pad replacement. Bring your vehicle into our shop and we’ll check your brakes to find out why they are squealing.
Insulation Problems
Brake pads have insulation that prevents the brakes from squealing every time you use them. If your insulation has worn down, or if another mechanic failed to install insulation when you had new brake pads put on the brakes, this could be the cause of the constant squealing. We can check the insulation for you to make sure that everything is okay with it. If not, we will replace it.
Rotor Cut Issues
When you step on the brakes, one thing that happens is the brake pads squeeze against the rotors. The brake pads have a friction-causing surface and the rotor surface is cut in a way that is designed to work in tandem to create kinetic energy. If the cuts on your rotor surfaces are worn down, which generally happens every 60,000 miles, this could be the reason why your brakes are squealing constantly.
Overheating Brakes
Finally, if you are smelling hot odors while you are braking, your brakes are overheating. When the brake pads and rotors get too hot, the surfaces glaze, which means they smooth out, and your brakes will squeal all the time. This is dangerous, so it’s important that you pull over right away.
You won’t find a better auto service shop in Troy, OH, than Trojan Auto Care. Give us a call today to schedule an appointment for a brake inspection.
