How do you know if your brakes aren't working effectively?

I want to know if my brakes are working effectively as they should be. And I'm not talking about the brake fluid. I've already checked that.How do you know if your brakes aren't working effectively?If you hear a scraping or a screeching sounds when you brake, you need to change your brake pads.How do you know if your brakes aren't working effectively?what makes you ask? if you have concerns take it to a garage and have it checkedHow do you know if your brakes aren't working effectively?Just as a rule of thumb drive slowly and put on the break. If your breaks need replacing you should hear a sight screech and a slower stop.



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# Squealing brakes

# Pulling of the car from one side to the other

# Wheel grabs

# Brake pedal pumping

# Sudden and hard brake pedal

# Spongy brake pedals

# Grinding of the brakesHow do you know if your brakes aren't working effectively?If you press on the pedal and it feels firm and smooth and your car slows as it should with no noise then your brakes are working okay. If you feel a vibration or a hear a grinding noise or a high pitch sound when braking you could have warped rotors worn out pads or both. If you press the pedal and it feels spongy or goes to the floor or you have to pump it to make pressure then you probably have a booster problem or master cylinder problem. Brakes aren't something you want to leave to the answers section on yahoo thou so you might want to go buy a service station and they can inspect them while doing service on your car for not much money.How do you know if your brakes aren't working effectively?Check and change your pads and rotors if necessary. Pads usually require removal of the wheels to check properly. Discs are far easier to check, and can usually been seen through the wheel. If you notice a large lip on the outside of the disc, and the surface appeared grooved or pitted, its time to change out your rotors.



If you have drum brakes on the rear, have a mechanic check the drums and shoes, or at the very least have the mechanic adjust the rear drums properly (if it has rear drums)How do you know if your brakes aren't working effectively?Find a clear area to test your stopping points, apply firm pressure letting off if any pull or uneven breaking occurs. If even breaking exists measure speed distance and time of event and compare to original specs. Any pull or uneven braking such as premature wheel lock up as well as ANY noise should be looked at.Look for any unmatched tires or wear on tires as tires are at the end of the result of braking.