Brake Noise? Scraping or Grinding Noise Coming From Your Brakes?
If you’re hearing brake squealing, grinding or scraping sounds or noise coming from your brakes, here’s some of the most common things you should check or watch for:
- Test of Brake fluid indicates a copper content of 200 ppm or greater indicating the need for a fluid replacement
- Brake pedal feels soft or spongy when the brakes pedal is depressed
- Vehicle pulls to one side when the brakes are applied
- Brake fluid level in master cylinder low
- Brake system Warning Lamp stays illuminated
How long does it take to stop your car?
Your brakes are probably one of the most important systems on your car. But have you ever stopped to consider how far it really does take you to stop? The chart below shows you typical stopping distances for the average vehicle under normal driving conditions.
That means you’ve got to add to the ‘Braking Distance’ in poor conditions or during rain or snow. The chart below show typical ‘braking distances’ (plus the reaction time of the driver) for six common speeds you probably drive on a regular basis.
| MPH | Reaction Time (ft) | Braking Distance (ft) | Total (ft) |
| 15 | 16 | 12 | 28 |
| 25 | 27 | 32 | 59 |
| 30 | 33 | 47 | 80 |
| 45 | 50 | 104 | 154 |
| 55 | 61 | 155 | 216 |
| 70 | 77 | 252 | 329 |