Your car brakes are one of the most important parts of your vehicle. You must have them routinely checked to guarantee that they are in working order. Your brakes should not be worn down, damaged or low on fluid. You can check your car brakes yourself. If you believe that your car brakes are not in proper working condition, call a professional mechanic right away and discuss your options. Never drive your vehicle if you suspect it has a faulty brake system.
Instructions
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Turn off your car and put it in park. Press down on the brake pedal. Pressing down on the brake pedal should feel firm and solid, not soft. If it does feel soft, you need more fluid in your brake lines.
2Check for any squeaking sounds when you brake. Any high pitch sounds can indicate that you need to have your brakes replaced. Your car is not safe to drive at this point.
3Test your vehicle in a deserted parking lot. Drive at a low speed and press down on your brake. The car should come to an immediate stop. If it does not, you need to get your brake lines checked.
4Watch to see if your car shifts weight when you brake. Not all brake pads or lines can get worn down at the same time.
5Listen for any high-pitched sounds while you are driving. If these sounds are occurring and you are not depressing the brake pedal, one of your brake pads could be hanging. This means the brake pad is constantly rubbing against your car's wheel.
