Vehicle brake fluid is crucial for safe and reliable braking. When your brake fluid levels get too low, your brakes may stop working properly, which can pose serious safety hazards for you and everyone else on the road. To help you stay safe and protect your vehicle, we’ll go over three key signs that it’s time to have your brake fluid levels checked.
- The brake warning light comes on. If you notice a new warning light appearing on your vehicle’s dashboard, it may be alerting you of a problem with the brakes themselves or warning you of low brake fluid levels. Take extra precautions while driving your vehicle, and schedule service as soon as possible to get the issue resolved.
- The brake pedal feels spongy or ineffective. When you press on the brake pedal, you expect your vehicle to respond accordingly. If your brakes are feeling spongy, difficult to press, or less effective, we encourage you to visit our shop to have the brake fluid levels checked right away. The last thing you want is for your brakes to fail during heavy traffic or while cruising down the highway.
- Your brakes were recently replaced. Most professional vehicle repair shops should replace your brake fluid after new brakes are installed, but in rare cases, some technicians may overlook this crucial step. If you have reason to suspect that your new brakes aren’t properly lubricated with fresh brake fluid, contact us right away to get the issue fixed.
If you have any questions about your vehicle’s braking system or would like to schedule an appointment, please don’t hesitate to contact us here at Empire Automotive Repair LLC.