My brake light has been coming on and going off all week long. I started my car this evening to go home. When I stopped at a sign, I had to depress my brake all the way to the floor board before it even began to slow down. There has also been a strange sound for a few weeks when my car stops that sounds like something grinding. I have fairly new brakes and roders. What is the problem? Also, what else can I look forward to going wrong?
2007-02-05 15:51:31 · 3 answers · asked by Krystyn 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Today as soon as I woke up I brought my car to the shop and got the problem fixed. Thank you all for your answers.
2007-02-06 15:04:10 · update #1
The soft pedal and brake warning light are indications that your brake fluid level is low.
The grinding sound indicates that all of the friction material has worn off your brake linings and now the metal backing plate is grinding on the rotor or drum. If brakes were recently done I would suspect that you may have a siezed brake caliper causing premature wear or its the brakes on the axle that were not serviced that are grinding.
In other words, from your description you really don't have any brakes anymore - the number 1 safety item on your car after the tires - and you've been neglecting it for weeks, threatening your own life and others. And you wonder why you have so many problems with this car?
TAKE IT IN NOW!!!!!!!
2007-02-06 00:56:15 · answer #1 · answered by Naughtums 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to bleed your breaks. Air in the brake lines will cause this to happen. If that does not take care of the problem then you may need a master cylinder. Brake dust can cause a grinding sound. If you are not in the position to inspect your car take it to a shop that deals with brakes and they can assist you. I would take care of this asap.
2007-02-05 15:59:13 · answer #2 · answered by Jesus Freak 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The real problem is that you have been driving around for weeks knowing that you have a problem with your brakes. Do the rest of us a favor and get off the road.
2007-02-06 10:11:09 · answer #3 · answered by gohogger 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋