{"id":7390,"date":"2022-05-11T19:29:12","date_gmt":"2022-05-11T19:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/sherwoodford\/?p=7390"},"modified":"2023-08-09T19:33:08","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T19:33:08","slug":"how-to-tell-if-your-vehicles-brakes-need-replacing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/how-to-tell-if-your-vehicles-brakes-need-replacing\/","title":{"rendered":"How to tell if your vehicle\u2019s brakes need replacing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How do I know when my car needs new brakes?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Do you know how to tell when your brake pads need replacing? If not, this quick guide can help you learn. Watch the video and read below to learn how to spot signs of brake wear. If you notice any of these signs, schedule an appointment with Sherwood Ford in Sherwood Park, AB.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/clp-new-vehicles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>View Our New Ford Inventory<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/ford-build-and-price\"><strong>Factory Order Your New Ford<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JyDfeM08GL4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Checking Brakes: Is It Time To Replace Pads video by Sherwood Ford&nbsp;<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How long do brakes last? Can I swap out just one brake pad? Are my brakes safe to drive? Check out this video to answer your most common questions about vehicle brakes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"999\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JyDfeM08GL4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Seven signs that it\u2019s time for a brake replacement<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the video above, we cover seven things that you need to know about brakes. Each of those corresponds to one way that you can tell it\u2019s time for new brakes. Watch for these signs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You\u2019ve driven 100,000 km without brake replacement. 100,000 km is about the maximum distance you should travel with a set of brakes. Depending on other factors, you may want to change them as often as every 40,000 km.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You see signs of damage on your front brake pads. Front brake pads tend to wear out faster, so it is important to keep an eye on them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When stopping, your brakes tend to grab suddenly. Braking should feel smooth, not jerky. If it feels like it\u2019s out of sync, it probably is.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The vehicle pulls to the left or right. If your vehicle pulls to one side while braking, it\u2019s a sign that one brake pad isn\u2019t working as well as it should.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Grinding, squealing, or chattering sounds emit from your brakes. Drive with your radio off and your windows down and listen to your brakes for this sure sign of wear.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The brakes feel like they are pulsing. Pulsation in the brakes might point to spots of wear. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The steering wheel is shaking. If your wheel shakes when you come to a stop, you might be feeling your worn brake pads.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\" https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/order-auto-parts-sherwood-park-ab?path=%2Fbrake-pads \">Order auto parts online<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/5-tips-to-make-brakes-last-longer\/ \">5 tips for brake care<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How do I know when my car needs new brakes?&nbsp; Do you know how to tell when your brake pads need replacing? 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