The brakes are one of the most important safety features your truck has. Knowing the signs that your truck needs new brakes can help you drive safely, avoid accidents, and keep you and others on the road safe. There are many signs that your truck’s brakes need to be replaced. Here’s what you need to know.

1. You’re hearing a squealing noise when you brake.

When your brakes start to wear down, the wear indicators on the brakes will make a squealing noise. Some brakes make a whining, growling or rumbling noise. This is by design. Don’t ignore the signs: get your truck to a professional mechanic as soon as you start hearing these noises.

2. Your truck doesn’t come to a complete stop quite so quickly anymore.

Some brakes become less effective as they wear down. This means when your brakes start to deteriorate, they’ll either become spongy (requiring you to step on the brakes harder when it’s time to stop), or they’ll just take longer to work. Either way, this is a dangerous situation. Get your brakes inspected as soon as possible.

3. Your vehicle pulls to one side when the brakes are applied.

If your truck’s brakes are wearing unevenly, then your truck will pull to one side when you start to brake. Your brakes may not be worn down so far that they need to be replaced yet, but pulling to one side can make it difficult to control your vehicle if you have to stop fast.

Is Your Truck Showing Signs Of Needing Brake Replacement? Stop In Today.

Your truck’s brakes are nothing to play around with. Seek truck brake replacement as soon as it’s needed! Make an appointment with Ohio County Truck and Trailer repair today.