Brake Warning Signs in Chesapeake, VA
Brake Warning Lights
A brake warning light will activate if your emergency brake is on or if your car has a serious drop in the brake system?s hydraulic pressure. If it is the latter, bring your car into Priority Toyota Chesapeake ASAP as your brakes could be near total failure.
Low or "Spongy" Brake Pedal
Does your brake pedal nearly touch your Toyota floorboard before the brakes start working, or does your brake pedal feel "spongy?" This problem could require a simple adjustment or it may be something much more serious. Your brake warning light may or may not come on when you push the brake pedal.
Touchy Brakes
Touchy brakes, those that grab and stop with very little pedal pressure, could indicate a simple problem, like a contaminated brake lining, but could also be a very serious issue. Visit our brake service center to make sure you are safe driving your vehicle.
Brakes Pulling
Does your car pull to one side when you apply the brakes? This could be caused by anything from an under-inflated tire to misadjusted brakes to Toyota brakes that are in need of repair.
Squealing Brakes
Brakes should operate with very little noise. A little noise is normal, but excessive squealing, screeching, grinding, groaning, chatter, clatter or bang means your Toyota brakes need attention.
Vibration when Braking
Does your brake pedal, steering wheel or vehicle shake, vibrate, or pulsate when you apply the brakes? This could mean that you need to resurface the disc brake rotors, or it is signaling a serious problem involving a loose brake system component or faulty steering mechanism. Priority Toyota Chesapeake can help you tell the difference.
If you are experiencing any of the conditions above, you are probably also experiencing longer stopping distances and having a difficult time stopping if you have to slam on the brakes in your vehicle. Any time you notice any of the symptoms on this list, it is a very good idea to have your brakes checked by a brake service technician. Priority Toyota Chesapeake recommends that you have them inspected at least once a year even if you do not experience any negative symptoms.
Priority Toyota Chesapeake and our certified service and brake technicians have the right equipment, expertise, training and the proper brake parts designed specifically for your vehicle.
This information on this page is provided only as a guideline for drivers and is not a substitute for a comprehensive brake system inspection by the staff at Priority Toyota Chesapeake or a local Virginia service center. Don't wait until it's too late to get your brakes inspected!
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