Stop! | Madison Brakes

The auto repair pros at one of Madison Auto Care's service centers will help when your brake pads need replacing.

You were headed home from the polo match when you first heard the squealing sound. Funny thing is that it went away when you put your foot on the brake. When you took your foot off the brake, the squealing noise returned.

Sounds as if you need new brake pads. One warning sign that your brake pads need replacement is a faint squealing, scraping, or buzzing sound that disappears when you press the brake pedal and returns when you release the pedal, according to geico.com.

Other signs that your brake pads need to be replaced: a clicking noise, stopping distances are increased, your car pulls to one side when braking, and the brake pedal vibrates when pressed.

Geico.com warns drivers not to put off brake maintenance: “There are a lot of car owners out there who don’t consider brake maintenance a priority—until something goes wrong. Do not make this mistake. When you hit the brake pedal, a complex network of parts springs into action. In order for the system to keep functioning properly, certain pieces must be replaced at regular intervals. Among those components, the ones that you’ll probably be switching out the most often are your brake pads. …

“A pulsating brake pedal isn’t a trustworthy one. If this issue goes unchecked, your ability to brake safely could be compromised. When it comes to brake-pad upkeep, stay safe and don’t procrastinate.”

If you’re noticing any of those signs, it’s time to visit the trusted Madison auto repair specialists at one of Madison Auto Care's seven conveniently located NAPA service centers -  Clausen Auto, Handel Auto, Genin’s Auto, Capitol Tire, Odana Tire, Hansen’s Auto, or Aeschbach Auto.

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