If you are Audi or other European automobile pulls to the side when you apply the brakes, you’ve got a stuck caliper. We can replace the faulty caliper here at Kinetech Motor Werkes. This is just one sign that you have a problem with your brake system. We are going to list the other signs below.
ABS/Brake Dashboard Light
The ABS or Brake light should only turn on when you first start your Audi. They will stay on for a few seconds and then turn off. Your Brake light will also turn on when you set the parking brake. If these lights turn on at any other time, you have a problem with your Audi’s brake system.
Hot Chemical Odors
If you smell hot chemical odors when you apply the brakes, your brakes are overheating. Stop driving your Audi because overheated brakes will eventually fail. Another odor you might detect is the smell of burning carpet. In addition to the unpleasant odors, your brakes will also squeal if they are getting too hot.
Leaking Brake Fluid
If you see puddles or spots of brown or red fluid around your wheels, you have a brake system leak. Brake fluid generally leaks out of the brake lines, but it can also leak out of the master cylinder. It’s much harder to stop your Audi if the brake fluid is low. In fact, you may reach a point where you can’t stop it at all.
Noises When Braking
Strange noises when you apply the brakes also suggest that your brake system needs to be serviced or repaired. Noises that point to problems include squealing, scraping, or grinding. When you apply your Audi’s brakes, you shouldn’t hear any strange sounds. You should only hear the engine RPMs slowing down.
Spongy/Sinking Brake Pedal
A spongy brake pedal that sinks to the floor or simply does not give enough resistance is a sign that you have air in your Audi’s brake lines. This can also be a symptom of a faulty master cylinder. Your brake pedal should always give you resistance when you press down on it.
Vibration When Braking
Finally, you need your Audi’s rotors resurfaced if your vehicle wobbles or vibrates when you apply the brakes. This is also a sign that you have a tiny piece of road debris stuck in one of the brake system’s calipers.
Call Kinetech Motor Werkes in Indian Trail, NC, today if you need to have your Audi or other European automobile’s brake system inspected and serviced or repaired.
