Brake Car Repair, Brake Car Service

Will Your Brakes Provide the Stop You Need?


Have you ever stopped your car at a busy intersection and
cringed in embarrassment as your brakes let out an ear-jarring
squeal? Or braked and felt the whole car shudder and chug to a
stop? Or worst of all, have you pressed on the pedal and realized
that absolutely nothing was happening?

Anyone who drives a car has heard their brakes make funny noises
and wondered what it meant. But how do you tell the difference
between normal sounds and the danger signals that tell you it’s
time for a new brake job?

“Some braking noise is normal, but it should be minimal,” says
Pete Murnen of Federal-Mogul, manufacturer of Wagner brake
products. “An occasional squeal does not necessarily mean there
is a problem; noise can be related to a lot of different
factors,” he adds.

For consumers who want high-quality, quiet brakes with an
extended life span, there is now a new alternative. ThermoQuiet
Disc Pads are dramatically different from any other brake pad
available. The one-piece, integrally molded insulator (IMI)
design eliminates the squeaks and vibration often associated with
other brake pads, while still providing superior stopping power.
This patented, heat-dissipating configuration also extends the
life of the braking system well beyond that of most conventional
pads.

“ThermoQuiet quite literally has changed the game in brake pad
design,” says Murnen. “It has virtually eliminated brake-noise
complaints, and the stopping performance and durability is
excellent.”

The experts at Federal-Mogul offer guidelines for monitoring the
condition of your brakes. Here are some common scenarios and what
they mean:

* Brakes grab at the slightest pressure: It could mean a problem
with grease- or oil-contaminated linings, or a loose or broken
component that could fail in an emergency.

* Vehicle pulls to the side when braking: This could mean an
underinflated tire, brakes in need of adjustment or brakes in
need of repair.

* Brake pedal or steering wheel shakes or vibrates, or the
vehicle shakes when the brakes are applied: It could mean disc
brake rotors need resurfacing, there is a loose component, or a
faulty steering mechanism.

* Brakes are sticky, wheels are hot or there is a loss of engine
power: It could mean brakes are failing to release.

* Excessive squealing, grinding, screeching, clattering,
chattering, and groaning: Brakes need attention.

ThemoQuiet brake pads are available for most domestic and import
vehicles. Consumers can request them from their local service
technician. For more information, call (888) 444-1660 or visit
www.federal-mogul.com. 


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