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Signs your brakes need attention

Squeals, grinding and a spongy pedal — what your brakes are telling you.

Signs your brakes need attention

Brake pads wear a little every time you brake. That's normal — but once they're too thin, stopping distances grow and damage can happen fast.

Listen

  • Squealing or a high-pitched noise when braking.
  • A grinding sound usually means the pads are worn right down.

Feel

  • A soft or spongy brake pedal.
  • The car takes longer to stop.
  • Vibration when braking can point to discs or rotors.

Act early

  • A warning light on the dash in some vehicles.
  • It's usually a quick fix when caught early — book in soon.

Want a hand with any of this?

Drop into our Molendinar workshop for a tyre check, or call 07 5597 0099.

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