When operating a vehicle, the user is guided by an algorithm of certain actions. They set the car in motion, accelerate it and, if necessary, stop it. Braking is the main link in this chain. And the absence of this link can lead to dire consequences, so it requires special attention.
Activating the brake fluid sensor
Many modern vehicles are equipped with special sensors for monitoring the processes taking place inside. These include the oil sensor, engine temperature sensor, fuel level sensor, battery charge sensor. All of them are installed in order to warn the user about the possible consequences that may arise if you do not take action.
The brake fluid sensor also belongs to this group. On old car models, including domestic ones, it is depicted as an exclamation mark in brackets, namely "(!)". When the volume of brake fluid has reached the minimum value, it lights up red, informing the driver to add fluid. Modern cars are equipped with a computer, which also informs about all problems. Including the lack of brake fluid.
Whistling when braking from the rear wheels
Another indicator that something is wrong with the brakes is the whistle around the rear wheels. It indicates that the brake pads do not fit tightly enough to the disc during braking. The reason for this may be a strong wear of the pads or a weakening of the brake cable or traction, depending on what the car is equipped with. It will take thirty minutes to check these details. Check the brake pads first. Raise the rear left side of the car with a jack and remove the wheel. Assess brake wear and replace if necessary. Do the same procedure with the right side. If the pads are in perfect order, then you will have to crawl under the car or drive it into a hole in order to inspect the cable or traction. If defects are found on the element, replace with a new one, if there are no defects, tighten with a wrench.
Brake fluid stains under the vehicle
If you find peculiar oil stains under the car or at the bottom of the protection, urgently check the integrity of the brake hose, it may have burst. The brake hose connects the brake cylinder and front brake discs. He could burst from the pressure. Indeed, when the brake pedal is pressed, the cylinder forms compression, and the fluid flows through the hose to the disc. Braking occurs. Never try to repair a burst hose. For example, try soldering a hole or wrap it with electrical tape. If the cover is broken once, then it will surely be broken again in the same place. Be sure to get a new one from an auto parts store. Be careful when choosing. Pay attention to the material from which it is made, the diameter and the degree of rigidity.
