As with exhausts, when your brakes have a problem, we will let
you know. Common Symptoms include:
A
squealing or grinding noise
when braking may indicate an accumulation of brake lining dust.
Excessive rust build up on brake disc. Worn brake pads or linings.
Glazed pads or linings. Anti-squeal shims missing or incorrectly
fitted on disc pads.
Brakes juddering
when applied could indicate worn brake linings, warped brake discs
or drums. An accumulation of lining dust inside brake drums. Brake
pads sticking in caliper on disc brakes. Broken shoe-return springs
inside brake drums or loose or worn suspension.
If the vehicle pulls to one side when braking,
this may be an indication of an incorrect front drum brake adjustment,
unequal front tyre pressures or contaminated brake shoe linings
due to leaking hydraulic wheel cylinder. Additionally, the brake
pad may have seized in the caliper, caliper piston or wheel cylinder
may have seized or there could be air in the system.
A grinding noise when the brakes are applied could
be a result of the brake pads being worn down to the backing plates.
Brake linings worn down to the shoes, a stone lodged between the
caliper and disc or rust on the discs or drums.
A grinding noise when the brakes are off may mean
a stoned is lodged between the caliper or splash shield and the
disc. Also, it may indicate an excessively slack or worn out front
wheel bearing.
A loss of efficiency during heavy breaking or
on a long descent may be a result of a worn brake pad or lining
material, the hydraulic fluid boiling, producing a vapour lock
in the hydraulic system (caused by old or contaminated fluid).
It may also be a result of the handbrake being left on or air
in the system.
A high hard brake pedal may indicate that your
brake servo (power assistance) is defective.
Rear wheels locking upon braking may indicate
grease on your brake shoes or over adjusted rear brakes
If you have any of the above symptoms or any concerns at all please
drive into your nearest Kam Service Centre where one of our Qualified
Brake Specialists will be able to help you.
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