You should visit your local El Paso, TX Acura dealership as soon as you notice that you need a brake repair. Driving with faulty brakes is one of the most dangerous things that you can do in a vehicle, so never, ever take a risk with your brakes. Visit us as soon as you notice any of the signs listed below.

1. There’s a Metallic Scraping Sound

Your brake pads are equipped with a built-in system that lets you know when it’s time for your brake pads to be replaced. The brake pads wear away, and a sharp metal component is exposed. This metal component scrapes against your rotor, and in doing so, it creates a high-pitched metallic squealing sound.
You’ll hear this sound while you’re driving, and at first, it’s very faint. You should always take a moment on every journey to drive with your windows rolled up and the radio off, as that will ensure you hear this sound.

2. There’s a Clicking Noise Occurring

Some vehicles have their brake pads held in place with pins, bolts, or clips. This ensures your brake pads don’t wobble around. However, the pens, bolts, or clips holding the brake pads can become loose, and when they do, you’ll hear a clicking sound. You’ll hear this sound when you use the brake pedal, so always listen extra closely when it’s time to brake.

3. It’s Taking Longer Than Usual to Brake

If you notice that it’s taking longer than usual to brake, then you may have an issue called a “brake fade”. If you apply pressure to the brake pedal over a vast distance but you don’t fully stop your vehicle, then it takes a toll on your braking system. Don’t worry, you did nothing wrong — you usually only do this maneuver when it’s necessary, for example: when you’re driving downhill. Unfortunately, sometimes necessary maneuvers can damage your vehicle.
You should get a brake service more frequently if you live in an area with lots of hills, as you’ll most likely be using your brakes without bringing your vehicle to a full stop frequently. Doing this will damage the brakes, so you’ll need to get them checked out and repaired more often. If you get a regular check-up for your brakes, then you should have no issues.

4. Your Brakes Feel Spongy

If you notice that your brake pedal feels strange when you press it, then something’s wrong. Most of the time, you’ll notice that your brake pedal feels squishy or sponge-like, and it may take more pressure to get your vehicle to stop. Visit your dealership as soon as you notice this problem occurring, as it can easily get worse. Eventually, your brake pedal may become fully unresponsive, and you don’t need us to tell you how dangerous that is.
Call a tow truck immediately, as you really don’t want to drive when your brakes aren’t working at full capacity.

Visit FOX Lexus of El Paso to get your brakes fixed. We’ll get to the bottom of your problem and get you back on the road as quickly as possible!

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