Mike Kelly Mitsubishi Blog

Regular brake inspections are essential to ensure that your Mitsubishi brake system is in good working condition and you are safe behind the wheel of your Mirage, Eclipse Cross, or Outlander. Below are ways to tell when it’s time to swing by your Mitsubishi dealer for brake repair to keep you and your passengers safe on the road.

THE BRAKE PADS ARE THIN

Driving around with thin and worn brake pads is dangerous because your car won’t stop effectively. Check the thickness of the brake pads, and if they appear worn and are less than a quarter-inch thick, ask your Mitsubishi technician for a brake pad replacement.

YOU HEAR SQUEALING AND GRINDING NOISES

Your brake pads have wear indicators that make squealing sounds when the pads get too thin. This sound is a warning that the pads need replacing.

If you ignore the squealing sounds and don’t replace the brake pads, you will start hearing awful grinding noises. The brake pads are now entirely worn down, and the noises you hear when you brake are from the against the steel rotor.

YOUR BRAKES ARE UNRESPONSIVE

When there’s not enough brake fluid or a brake fluid leak, your brakes will become unresponsive. It will feel as if the brake pedal is sinking into the floor when you step on it, and it will take longer than usual for your car to slow down and come to a complete stop.

YOUR CAR PULLS TO THE SIDE WHEN YOU BRAKE

Brake pads don’t wear at the same rate, and when they are uneven, your car will pull to the side when you brake. One side might get thinner faster, causing your vehicle to pull to the left or right.

YOUR BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATES

Vibrations under normal braking conditions are an indication of warped rotors. Rotors that get too hot or are worn eventually warp and make uneven contact with the brake pads, causing vibrations you feel through the brake pedal.

YOU SEE PUDDLES UNDER YOUR CAR

Your car is leaking brake fluid when you notice yellow or brown puddles on the ground under your vehicle. Get the leak repaired fast to avoid brake failure.

THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT IS ON

When your car has a brake system problem, the brake warning light or the Antilock Braking System (ABS) light will light up. When you see one of these lights is on, schedule a brake system service at your dealer as soon as possible.

Keep your Mitsubishi brake system in good working order with regular brake maintenance. Check your vehicle’s owner’s manual for the factory-recommended brake system service intervals, and call Mike Kelly Mitsubishi today to schedule a brake system service. The qualified Mitsubishi technicians will perform a thorough brake inspection to ensure your brakes work correctly.