Signs You Need a Brake Repair at Your Lincoln Dealer

Brakes are vital for keeping you safe. Over time, parts in the braking system will wear out or get damaged, and you’ll need a brake repair. If this happens, your Lincoln dealer can fix the problem for you. These are a few signs that your brakes need to be checked.

Soft Brake Pedal

When you step on the brake pedal, you should always feel resistance. The resistance is caused by pressurized brake fluid in the system. This brake fluid provides the hydraulic power that enables your braking system to work. If you encounter no resistance from the pedal, this is a sign of a braking problem.

The lack of response could be caused by a brake fluid leak. If your Lincoln is losing fluid, the pressure in the system will drop, and brakes will become more difficult to operate. This problem could also be caused by a failure of the brake master cylinder, a blockage in the brake fluid reservoir, or an obstruction in the brake hoses. Our technicians will check your system and fix the problem.

Hard Brake Pedal

A hard brake pedal is the opposite of the problem above. In this case, the brake pedal provides too much resistance. When you step on a hard brake pedal, it will barely move. The cause of this problem is the failure of the brake power booster. The brake power booster provides additional power that allows your brake pedal to move.

The brake booster operates using a vacuum system powered by your engine. When you switch on the engine, the booster provides 10x normal human strength to allow you to easily use the brake pedal. If the vacuum system develops a leak, it won’t work, and your brake pedal will become very difficult to move.

Car Turns to One Side

It’s scary if your car pulls to one side when you brake, as it feels like you’re losing control of your car. The pulling towards one side is a sign of brake trouble. This problem is caused by the brakes activating on only one side of your car. Your car will automatically pull towards the side with a working brake.

This problem can be caused by a jammed or damaged caliper that doesn’t close on the wheel rotor. Each of your wheel rotors has a caliper attached above it, which grabs the rotor when you hit the brakes. Friction between the brake pad in the caliper and the wheel rotor will stop your car. Another possible problem is a blockage in the brake hose on the affected side of your car.

If you have any brake problems, call us ASAP at Bob Maxey Lincoln.

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